It is officially summer for this teacher! And I am super glad! It has been a whirlwind year of testing, Speech & Debate coaching, planning, and a lot of changes. But it is over. Next year will be easier. I plan on doing some decorating and updates to my classroom next week, so I shall have to post about that here soon. Speaking of changes... I finally bought a new computer! The first new one I have owned since 2007. It is a refurbished MacBook Pro and I love it!
Plus I love my Little Mermaid sticker that I bought for it, check out all the different options on Etsy.com, I found mine {here} and it was an easy fun way to accessorize my computer. I also put a clear case over it that I bought from Amazon. com to keep it safe.
I've also made progress on the porch! Remember last week when I showed you the new (safer) decking?
Well, I had a four day weekend and decided to take that time to stain it! I used the color Gunstock by Minwax. I did it all with a brush. It was ridiculous to try and use the pad and the handle thing from Lowe's. It soaked up so much of the stain that I used 5 times as much on three planks as necessary. Ugh. It only took me a few short hours to complete and do the steps at the same time.
Though I confess... I did accidentally forget to unlock the back door, it was cool. I hung out in my yard for like awhile.
Here's the after!
I totally love it! I think it gives the house more character and pop, plus it looks way fresher. Which is always a plus. Of course... once you finish one thing there are still more things to do.
Here's a few images of things that remain on the the To-Do list:
Summer Porchin' Re-do List:
Install new decking$650.00Stain new decking$20.00- Spray paint lawn furniture
- New accessories for tables
- Plant flowers
- Touch up front door
- Install dead bolt
- Paint roof
- Repair wood damage
- Hang lights beneath awning
- Paint trim and sides of deck
Hopefully I can manage to get a few of those things done before the summer really gets going. It would be great to have friends over to hang out and grill, and just have a good time. Until all that is done though... here's one last look at the cozy porch!
I love the newly stained porch! It's such a nice pop of color for the front of your house. Also, I am very jealous of your new computer and Little Mermaid decal. Side note: Your post is missing the name of the stain color. It's just a blank space. Anyway, I'm so happy you are blogging again. Don't leave me for that long again! :)
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