At the beginning of April we made a start on our side patio makeover... it was very hard work and took several weeks. I wrote about it at the time.... HERE.
Throughout April we toiled daily, while imagining the lovely balmy days to come, during which we would enjoy and make the most of our lovely new outdoor lounging area.
I would post photos, except EVERYTHING is covered over to protect from the relentless wind and rain which has characterised most of May. I can count on the fingers of half a hand the days on which it hasn't rained.
Or blown a gale.
On those few days it's been so cold that we've had to resort to keeping the heating on AND topping up with the fire lit!
We've had an awful spring, and although the weather is forecast to turn warmer over the coming weekend, it's put a real dampener on my patio plans.
I have made some lovely outdoor bunting but haven't put it out for fear of it blowing away, or at the very least becoming mildewed in the wet conditions.
Ditto all the lovely finishing touches, which are currently being stored in the dining room, until such time as the weather gets it act together.
We know that we need something to cover the whole new seating area.... not for shade from the blistering sun (I wish!) but for protection from rain. It's a difficult space which has a lot of challenges so we've been considering various options.... from a simple gazebo, to a more eclectic waterproof shade sail arrangement. However, the recent gales have meant that plans for that too have had to be put on hold.
I do hope summer arrives soon. Spring has been a cold, grey washout and I'm longing for some consistently warm, sunny weather in which to complete the project.... and, more importantly, get out there and enjoy it!
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