Outdoor Patio Furniture | Rediscovering A Flagstone Patio | The New House

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQ0Fsvs4nRBIi_gcCosbLduoWF5ANhyy8_fDhVwxDB6svnBRZHZ-2zdpb6v5CQecQ_fku7RCI0-HBekka9TJZ0Q6GY_bDWeGBZgWkanN12VFkcLZpcZ5fq03hd8UKYIlUQrcI5RdGatUn/s1600/the+new+house+in+concord.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQ0Fsvs4nRBIi_gcCosbLduoWF5ANhyy8_fDhVwxDB6svnBRZHZ-2zdpb6v5CQecQ_fku7RCI0-HBekka9TJZ0Q6GY_bDWeGBZgWkanN12VFkcLZpcZ5fq03hd8UKYIlUQrcI5RdGatUn/s200/the+new+house+in+concord.jpg" width="200" /></a>I'm in the process of creating a new outdoor space for The New House.  Interior photos of The New House are coming soon.  Getting close... promise.<br /><br />Here is the exterior of the house - it is a cute little Cape Cod style house in Concord, Ma.  I have a lot of projects planned for the inside and outside of the house - wreath on the front door, flower boxes under the windows, urns on the front steps, etc... stay tuned.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6jqEhu4o-pcaAmLK0AE8xtcVtBo9m6VccvstdLT1CHHfgoxDSmxNG8cXN5QYNFB8G4N9givbFbGPERVLVvt6WPRlyYX9xet6UH-tcgAe1ZSWAEDDX3zqtrhRxpUVcJTUgtJshqUrEARu/s1600/IMG_9482.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6jqEhu4o-pcaAmLK0AE8xtcVtBo9m6VccvstdLT1CHHfgoxDSmxNG8cXN5QYNFB8G4N9givbFbGPERVLVvt6WPRlyYX9xet6UH-tcgAe1ZSWAEDDX3zqtrhRxpUVcJTUgtJshqUrEARu/s640/IMG_9482.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>This is the existing area between the house and the garage.  Under years of dirt and sand I'm hoping to discover a lovely flagstone patio.<br /><br />After a some shoveling and a little power washing...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVS0H_sev0O7dTXvzW624a_EtNFL3_IuZDY04MSEaFpZdIKQI6WRTJ2Nnk0VOTE1IJjngiGIBtUNFfDnVDXqUDErGsE-Ph64-MPWujQaeLYGRG4XHIKKIPMjwn-jtXDbQnB1ZrzX2hg5I/s1600/IMG_9485.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVS0H_sev0O7dTXvzW624a_EtNFL3_IuZDY04MSEaFpZdIKQI6WRTJ2Nnk0VOTE1IJjngiGIBtUNFfDnVDXqUDErGsE-Ph64-MPWujQaeLYGRG4XHIKKIPMjwn-jtXDbQnB1ZrzX2hg5I/s640/IMG_9485.JPG" width="640" /> </a>Wal-lah!  Beautiful slate flagstone!  I'm half-way done (currently taking a break to recover and for some lunch...).  I think I can have the rest finished by the afternoon.  Energy willing.<br /><br />After I get all of the stones exposed and the joints cleaned out, I'll fill and 'grout' with pea gravel, creeping thyme, or grass - if I <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/search?q=clambake">dare try it again</a>!   (<a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/search?q=clambake">Click here to see the grass & coblestone patio at our first home</a>.)<br /><br />In the meantime, I'm doing some online shopping in preparation.  Not a lot of shopping, mind you.  My budget is someplace between tag sale steal and target bargain.  Not a huge range.<br /><br />I think <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3499159">World Market</a> is a great place for basic, tasteful home goods.  They always seem to have something that looks classic and traditional, and most are made from natural materials.  I found some <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3499159">great (affordable!) outdoor pieces</a> I'm contemplating...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfrmR5x02CXNIBT8nbRO7vi7100iScdkgqban-82lGgbZ3lLManwbjGHiFe_-GHqFzgGYDrmZ4sMos-d1cB5985qouOHQ_1-rLomxhDFsd6m2LnHavzeUSLkD0cLzw2gOUKOmw7xrNDhB/s1600/pCPWM-5902181_outfit_v300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfrmR5x02CXNIBT8nbRO7vi7100iScdkgqban-82lGgbZ3lLManwbjGHiFe_-GHqFzgGYDrmZ4sMos-d1cB5985qouOHQ_1-rLomxhDFsd6m2LnHavzeUSLkD0cLzw2gOUKOmw7xrNDhB/s400/pCPWM-5902181_outfit_v300x300.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Our outdoor space isn't huge - we're creating (actually uncovering - under dirt) a 20 x 20ft flagstone patio.  I think a set of classic Adirondack chairs would be nice.  Wondering if these would actually be comfortable to lounge in?<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SIHXB7Flw_b6FSeI6e400FNOYXIOFw2C5os9g_P4c2zx0fdhV8qquo-HYAJ1T_ZYQ9WnI6bcuJeQarS8LMY_8lRTJYsBOv6N9AQwELubLJGsmhQjvdZs5GiSIUcmTvrd1A23oPTyp5Ca/s1600/pCPWM-9309466v300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SIHXB7Flw_b6FSeI6e400FNOYXIOFw2C5os9g_P4c2zx0fdhV8qquo-HYAJ1T_ZYQ9WnI6bcuJeQarS8LMY_8lRTJYsBOv6N9AQwELubLJGsmhQjvdZs5GiSIUcmTvrd1A23oPTyp5Ca/s400/pCPWM-9309466v300x300.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I like this, but it is not huge on the 'comfy' factor. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivYEuV-c6zTZ2hYiy-LN5icoimA2Gse3WuS2Y2B6ID90xFcc08MG5GTCcuKE0kWZMLd8DDLtdzoJF_mLt_liC0gPKbYXlGLMZHnjzQjnTe6LNmcvIW2pRttTxSRsD3U0lWDLsS83tQQDky/s1600/pCPWM-9309472_outfit_v300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivYEuV-c6zTZ2hYiy-LN5icoimA2Gse3WuS2Y2B6ID90xFcc08MG5GTCcuKE0kWZMLd8DDLtdzoJF_mLt_liC0gPKbYXlGLMZHnjzQjnTe6LNmcvIW2pRttTxSRsD3U0lWDLsS83tQQDky/s1600/pCPWM-9309472_outfit_v300x300.jpg" /></a></div>Of course, I'm drawn to the grey... <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtGP69Ooq2i-eLHwj7FYr3MPqpS5ouEEjMy-4cYXQvdMzTJvh7dWARCnXf4DpMn_APvfe50qx6C7UrCGZ8xik_wz4swUxj55K1jhZKOMuI3ypd3Pcz9NMfSgqH8YwSx8NkVibCY0D1xgRJ/s1600/pCPWM-9309491_outfit_v300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtGP69Ooq2i-eLHwj7FYr3MPqpS5ouEEjMy-4cYXQvdMzTJvh7dWARCnXf4DpMn_APvfe50qx6C7UrCGZ8xik_wz4swUxj55K1jhZKOMuI3ypd3Pcz9NMfSgqH8YwSx8NkVibCY0D1xgRJ/s400/pCPWM-9309491_outfit_v300x300.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />This set looks nice together, but I'm not sure we need this much furniture.  I do like the coloring and the white cushions, though...  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVSHAa3TBUFW8V7n12uMEjB3mI0YeK6Su_DUecRZvUeMl38w8T0Sbsag9urzKWoxkkXbIc3gC4SEPSiOy4OCUqz1-eV6S3CUP_KD1pXXYNZWmcJdXJJ7se8zzoQIyDOkzJVkuyeTvZwH9/s1600/pCPWM-9309564_outfit_v300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVSHAa3TBUFW8V7n12uMEjB3mI0YeK6Su_DUecRZvUeMl38w8T0Sbsag9urzKWoxkkXbIc3gC4SEPSiOy4OCUqz1-eV6S3CUP_KD1pXXYNZWmcJdXJJ7se8zzoQIyDOkzJVkuyeTvZwH9/s1600/pCPWM-9309564_outfit_v300x300.jpg" /></a></div>I love a love seat.  I wonder if it is possible to sit in an Adirondack style chair and have dinner?  Would that be awkward?<br /><br />Oh, and if funds were unlimited, I would order this in a heartbeat... <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5K0RYqGUNoqjFp9Joi5UZIsaUG-xW9p-WP05olNO3Bdl-eaMTVJ6VIJ5w7YiYAnJOjkpC-d_VMPo0rJe0lI_fYB5ULVNMlnkBkwL6zQ2WDQCNBkERSR7vs2rA2jaj5ONuMpU61rgLUBAO/s1600/cat1696023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5K0RYqGUNoqjFp9Joi5UZIsaUG-xW9p-WP05olNO3Bdl-eaMTVJ6VIJ5w7YiYAnJOjkpC-d_VMPo0rJe0lI_fYB5ULVNMlnkBkwL6zQ2WDQCNBkERSR7vs2rA2jaj5ONuMpU61rgLUBAO/s640/cat1696023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/category/products.jsp?link=Leagrave&categoryId=cat1696023">Leagrave from Restoration Hardware</a> in Natural Linen Weave Outdoor Fabric for $5,000.

Outdoor Patio Furniture | Rediscovering A Flagstone Patio | The New House

I'm in the process of creating a new outdoor space for The New House.  Interior photos of The New House are coming soon.  Getting close....

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