It’s been 5 summers that we have had an inground pool in our backyard. Sure it was a big expense, but since I wrote the check it has brought us nothing but joy along with tons of memories. Prior to making the big backyard investment, we had several above-ground pools that always provided loads of…
Backyard Pond and Eating Area I would have to say that the backyard pond and eating area is probably one of our better accomplishments around the property that we have tackled in a while. And even though the project took a little longer then expected, well a lot longer, it truly makes me proud of what…
Spillway bowl and basin in a backyard pond Over the summer we have been making small tweaks to our new backyard pond to get it just right. As you know, Quackers and Waddles were thoroughly enjoying the space until they ate EVERYTHING in site, all the pretty flowers and newly planted greenery included. I had…
Our Backyard Dream Pool Adventure…..The before. Our backyard has been a little busy these days….. and so have we. Prepping it for our dream pool. The last time we did a project this big it made me feel nervous, excited and poor all at the same time . That was when we built Duke Manor Farm…
Welcome to my family’s summer hangout….the backyard! If you are joining me from the Welcome Home Summer tour, I am so glad that you are here. If you missed any of the summer spaces, the links will be at the end of the post.
If you knock at the door and I don’t answer that’s because I am probably right here in the backyard, so come on back and join me Don’t worry there’s plenty of room for you and your cousins We can sit here drinking Cherry Kool-aid and listen to the water trickle in the pond or look at…
Welcome to the weekend hangout at Duke Manor Farm. All the latest projects, newest arrivals around the farm and fun randomness.
Weekend Hangout at Duke Manor Farm includes the latest in decorating, what I am up to, projects, and some shopping ideas and savings too good not to pass on to you. The latest from Duke Manor Farm Simple Fall Floral Arrangement Fall Family Room My favorite way to make a cobbler Weekend Hangout at Duke…
Random tidbits in this weekend’s hangout include my fall porch, my latest projects including a science experiment.
My favorite vanilla cakes using fruit filling and fresh fruit are easy to make and are crowd favorites…I promise.
I love when fireflies light up the sky on a warm summer night. In fact one of our favorite summer evening pastimes is to chase fireflies with our hands, put in a jar and release, but only after we have had time to ohh and ahh. It’s part thrill, part magic. Aside for the spectacular…
Although we are a few weeks away from the official start of summer, the unofficial days of summer are upon us at Duke Manor Farm. Here’s 5 ideas to help usher in the summer time season.