Summer Peach Inspired Brunch Menu

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtUcn_ZSLBju2d_5Bo5ueBXnklyTikSBQKJyakCr65L7AqEAV3Im2eKW7FGdKQGsgXqrxgGJg1rlfwZn8rzFUsZDrgMGgQW_0G72heYGy9A_7vfFhbmq122QjLhvhUMHU2Fe4QddVnfBs/s1600/peach-smoothie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtUcn_ZSLBju2d_5Bo5ueBXnklyTikSBQKJyakCr65L7AqEAV3Im2eKW7FGdKQGsgXqrxgGJg1rlfwZn8rzFUsZDrgMGgQW_0G72heYGy9A_7vfFhbmq122QjLhvhUMHU2Fe4QddVnfBs/s640/peach-smoothie.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>As I mentioned, we hosted some friends for brunch a couple of weekends ago.  The table setting was simple and easy (all gathered from my yard) and menu was inspired by the first good summer peaches.  <br /><br />We started the morning with these Orange, Banana & Peach Smoothies and ended the meal with Peach Sugared Scone "Shortcakes."<br /><br /><br />Orange, Banana &<br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Peach Smoothies</span></i><br /><br />2 cups of peaches, sliced<br />1 banana<br />2 cups of orange juice<br /><br />In a blender, combine all ingredients.  Add more oj if it is too thick, and add more banana if it is too thin.  Chill for 30 minutes before serving or serve over ice.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRcItBl85gB29jtSRORWdz-MaHS30JeO6l3bUwyQezNyhCQKW6N0BYRVcbdJO25QmCG52mksA0x-fH-ILRfagXFtPfFGoi38ImGpdRhO0QDFYY1kAxcISvxZgh2vtmO48tIFHlIydF2kk/s1600/IMG_9774.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRcItBl85gB29jtSRORWdz-MaHS30JeO6l3bUwyQezNyhCQKW6N0BYRVcbdJO25QmCG52mksA0x-fH-ILRfagXFtPfFGoi38ImGpdRhO0QDFYY1kAxcISvxZgh2vtmO48tIFHlIydF2kk/s640/IMG_9774.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Here is the simple setting that I posted last week - a random assortment of herbs, vines and flowers from our yard in an "organic" style bouquet. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-an4taNlnGBiznlpCT5DWEQRbr-snnwUfjI_kRw_jdK5BO8apFRkvZZProkua2Tc6U6Mq7HtGie8UUamYwX9L7oNzfHoz54zP3-wtlZul8o7_Fzmxp4AY2CD8xDFYJu7OmUqlSwrRfVM/s1600/IMG_9746.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-an4taNlnGBiznlpCT5DWEQRbr-snnwUfjI_kRw_jdK5BO8apFRkvZZProkua2Tc6U6Mq7HtGie8UUamYwX9L7oNzfHoz54zP3-wtlZul8o7_Fzmxp4AY2CD8xDFYJu7OmUqlSwrRfVM/s640/IMG_9746.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The bacon getting ready to be baked - 325 degrees for 18-22 minutes.  The BEST way to fix bacon.   We've been having our fair share of bacon lately... <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/07/bacon-avocado-heirloom-tomato-sandwich.html">Bacon, Avocado & Tomato Sandwiches</a> almost everyday for lunch!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTXUy8lQII10zIZCAc4WyNhKGYCR9_Qor7LtXugxZqu_BCIds9f-zyy4xfkai-rTd9MfzehJEUEHYot4LVAcVg6SPPgxTtJ03P5jznurrI_J4CIumgSyIkIczdfvrRrsunfnyS_3rv-w/s1600/egg-strata.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTXUy8lQII10zIZCAc4WyNhKGYCR9_Qor7LtXugxZqu_BCIds9f-zyy4xfkai-rTd9MfzehJEUEHYot4LVAcVg6SPPgxTtJ03P5jznurrI_J4CIumgSyIkIczdfvrRrsunfnyS_3rv-w/s640/egg-strata.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/10/white-cheddar-chive-egg-strata-recipe.html">White Cheddar & Chive Strata</a> (you might remember it from a brunch we hosted last fall?)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijC7Bdx1Pp2DCtQbwDhakoeVhZdLfP3B-oceWqDbp8mk3C8R3jfnsdsgl3YP50U28D8E3FZ5Pt8f_Vbz57CZzELd6LGV4pbW9iMajlM9G5thlpNeTkvcnRElx4mS4OP5sJkfzNI0oyQB1i/s640/IMG_7071.JPG" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijC7Bdx1Pp2DCtQbwDhakoeVhZdLfP3B-oceWqDbp8mk3C8R3jfnsdsgl3YP50U28D8E3FZ5Pt8f_Vbz57CZzELd6LGV4pbW9iMajlM9G5thlpNeTkvcnRElx4mS4OP5sJkfzNI0oyQB1i/s640/IMG_7071.JPG" /></div><br />A big fruit platter (not actually pictured here - forgot to take a photo!) that was inspired by <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/east-hampton-weekend-mill-house-inn-new.html">this platter (that is pictured...) we had in East Hampton</a>.  I love how they presented the fruit in individual bowls on a copper tray.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7fqrVBZ8f9Vt-MG90yoj693tqxqtbNLOxWH-wf1FjtD3Z0Ot08MN0LGrS6znXpjUJPii6kL5HZrznWYTm30TqvQ9tiWJkKaQ00eLv3Y812AdxlIYaBXYyAzr7ZOXzSGS0tBp6Zw77Hk/s1600/peach-scones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7fqrVBZ8f9Vt-MG90yoj693tqxqtbNLOxWH-wf1FjtD3Z0Ot08MN0LGrS6znXpjUJPii6kL5HZrznWYTm30TqvQ9tiWJkKaQ00eLv3Y812AdxlIYaBXYyAzr7ZOXzSGS0tBp6Zw77Hk/s640/peach-scones.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />And the "dessert," <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/07/fresh-peaches-with-sugared-scones-and.html">Peach Sugared Scone "Shortcakes" with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream</a> that I posted about last week.<br /><br />.....<br /><br />Thanks for sticking with me this week and last - I've been busy ordering and organizing everything for the new store that will be part of this blog.  Tomorrow I'm doing a photo shoot of some of the new products with new recipes... stay tuned!!

Summer Peach Inspired Brunch Menu

As I mentioned, we hosted some friends for brunch a couple of weekends ago.  The table setting was simple and easy (all gathered from my yar...

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The 7 Hour Pond

<i>Let me preface this post by saying this is a Brad project. It was his idea and execution (he even took half the photos)... I simply contributed some manual labor and a few opinions. And this post.</i><br /><br />Summer is upon us and we've been turning our attention to the outdoors lately—prepping the backyard for pool parties and gatherings.<br /><br />The latest project came about when our neighbor had several large rocks he was getting rid of from his yard. Brad offered to take them off his hands which sparked the idea of building a rock pond.<br /><br />We already have one lovely pond back there (the real reason we bought the house...)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYNbnCoKwQizObadv8166oo8h_Wh8e_tNCNllaqaY1LqPYDm2mBdHNiaArPn0KXQLJ35u3kDm5xHK1cJ4FMPSUgGui6FMtk8NpPdTvzn4txL3QbjheTumebsd3whUQvDu3iuYP4-9p0yY/s1600/IMG_8286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYNbnCoKwQizObadv8166oo8h_Wh8e_tNCNllaqaY1LqPYDm2mBdHNiaArPn0KXQLJ35u3kDm5xHK1cJ4FMPSUgGui6FMtk8NpPdTvzn4txL3QbjheTumebsd3whUQvDu3iuYP4-9p0yY/s640/IMG_8286.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9P4r5YyoC4MMINYClk6N3ynx3HbZ8V0yzStXGSyEq46ND5FjkqFmr4jmCRxqDvR0A61TTOldRzCYL3M3INA0z9oDm3nwRI0_K5XWinvvFH25Sm484b9ACgwoDjoe-lBTvZL4GVwH-HFN/s1600/IMG_8282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9P4r5YyoC4MMINYClk6N3ynx3HbZ8V0yzStXGSyEq46ND5FjkqFmr4jmCRxqDvR0A61TTOldRzCYL3M3INA0z9oDm3nwRI0_K5XWinvvFH25Sm484b9ACgwoDjoe-lBTvZL4GVwH-HFN/s640/IMG_8282.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />But you can never have enough water features, so Brad picked a spot and started to plan it out.<br /><br />This underutilized patch of bark and random shrubbery was the perfect location:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBeYMZx1i7ItSEsNZPgnpEZPkDt3eeGh5DaF80-IYMjDAXO7D5v_N8RuHYY4yumJ2ieswwxrGtww5eyiGNIsUniBHn9I6HQCUva694_-_BWkaMrn3QsQlyBxMGyXbFPtYBw38mwqiOG7c8/s1600/IMG_2205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBeYMZx1i7ItSEsNZPgnpEZPkDt3eeGh5DaF80-IYMjDAXO7D5v_N8RuHYY4yumJ2ieswwxrGtww5eyiGNIsUniBHn9I6HQCUva694_-_BWkaMrn3QsQlyBxMGyXbFPtYBw38mwqiOG7c8/s1600/IMG_2205.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here it is from a distance:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNLZIhr-K2rTOmcRoVKtkFSTMgd93zLZaItbsjR7B0ByL_yKbjrcXkSkROjs9x2F8qufGioMl2ABlmnE9aTHETnO59jeKJh9nP4d1DLRffm418RjD6rrkeW0-vrTwQXMHtihkYcnpJEMB4/s1600/IMG_2074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNLZIhr-K2rTOmcRoVKtkFSTMgd93zLZaItbsjR7B0ByL_yKbjrcXkSkROjs9x2F8qufGioMl2ABlmnE9aTHETnO59jeKJh9nP4d1DLRffm418RjD6rrkeW0-vrTwQXMHtihkYcnpJEMB4/s1600/IMG_2074.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Here are the rocks we inherited, and the overall layout and size we thought worked best after Brad cleared out the bark.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9z8mAxMYMj5-q6bVcd-o2r5t2VIcCYh5gC4CdInUvzCeuX8MrCJTkrnyXhhyD-__adQr4B7oToq92A16XezVzZexJOWbv2bVTIxilWpjIliTAZpKes4cGefgZxOm-6YzddkZYSziQglc/s1600/IMG_0763.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9z8mAxMYMj5-q6bVcd-o2r5t2VIcCYh5gC4CdInUvzCeuX8MrCJTkrnyXhhyD-__adQr4B7oToq92A16XezVzZexJOWbv2bVTIxilWpjIliTAZpKes4cGefgZxOm-6YzddkZYSziQglc/s1600/IMG_0763.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDkntpZPPzxpU2WLlIWUisagDFE5Qrwh4jVjU_LgqNOOzknU60McR9UXRMqvA0TCzafqzi3FDVTBPMEJ0RkAGcIJA80BJDDXXf9T6WRqR6hB0mAJDNKVzXjvUAhH7xJMDZWkxRfgIv7kn/s1600/IMG_0764.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDkntpZPPzxpU2WLlIWUisagDFE5Qrwh4jVjU_LgqNOOzknU60McR9UXRMqvA0TCzafqzi3FDVTBPMEJ0RkAGcIJA80BJDDXXf9T6WRqR6hB0mAJDNKVzXjvUAhH7xJMDZWkxRfgIv7kn/s1600/IMG_0764.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Mission #1 was to figure out exactly how to build the pond. Brad did some research and tossed around ideas of using rubber liner, concrete and liquid rubber, or a plastic pre-molded pond. After weighing the options, we both decided a plastic pond was the easiest way to go (and cheaper, too).<br /><br />A quick Google search brought up <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_128971-1569-LP7118_0__?productId=3389466&Ntt=plastic+pond&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dplastic%2Bpond&facetInfo=" target="_blank">this pond</a> at Lowe's for $99.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/039694/039694711817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/039694/039694711817.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />It was the perfect size and a nice shape, so Brad picked it up on his way home from work.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8xdH5Mr3IcfwjoaTNjDhfhvaWpbB-gsf_Bz4J89Yf5hK7VpN8ERaWyvOTN3whsIsGVWqOf3aeUmjnTR2M7bf92B9NXLgGXT7IfCNfx9xsq0MPYQNMf2oBVs8-1eTEgwkHvROQUWsWuIM/s1600/IMG_0769.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8xdH5Mr3IcfwjoaTNjDhfhvaWpbB-gsf_Bz4J89Yf5hK7VpN8ERaWyvOTN3whsIsGVWqOf3aeUmjnTR2M7bf92B9NXLgGXT7IfCNfx9xsq0MPYQNMf2oBVs8-1eTEgwkHvROQUWsWuIM/s1600/IMG_0769.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFnmOzAE0wVM-yGp11NQGiL1O096pOZxS1pEyCw6is3MBlgQweDvraa-jjSMzIToGWGJuy84EWCiflRRYYUusDKzIOHMOUSMZCBSH6coZO9u91hYKuNZIw6Yoy1qu_IPWyL4fE4vvNV2e/s1600/IMG_0770.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFnmOzAE0wVM-yGp11NQGiL1O096pOZxS1pEyCw6is3MBlgQweDvraa-jjSMzIToGWGJuy84EWCiflRRYYUusDKzIOHMOUSMZCBSH6coZO9u91hYKuNZIw6Yoy1qu_IPWyL4fE4vvNV2e/s1600/IMG_0770.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />Then it was time to dig....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZw9mZHyoTNdYIH6exWEIeb0IV1mQFwqJDIG06Ba7L-9uqc7YskOT-3I5_pVyI3H8bfGEDq2BVCMiRZjhImRBrA7joD9Mf3jyM76u_dzpfoY9zcw5gYwTn9a-Srp9poP39LVFaijb4u7B/s1600/IMG_0771.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZw9mZHyoTNdYIH6exWEIeb0IV1mQFwqJDIG06Ba7L-9uqc7YskOT-3I5_pVyI3H8bfGEDq2BVCMiRZjhImRBrA7joD9Mf3jyM76u_dzpfoY9zcw5gYwTn9a-Srp9poP39LVFaijb4u7B/s1600/IMG_0771.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFnmOzAE0wVM-yGp11NQGiL1O096pOZxS1pEyCw6is3MBlgQweDvraa-jjSMzIToGWGJuy84EWCiflRRYYUusDKzIOHMOUSMZCBSH6coZO9u91hYKuNZIw6Yoy1qu_IPWyL4fE4vvNV2e/s1600/IMG_0770.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8xdH5Mr3IcfwjoaTNjDhfhvaWpbB-gsf_Bz4J89Yf5hK7VpN8ERaWyvOTN3whsIsGVWqOf3aeUmjnTR2M7bf92B9NXLgGXT7IfCNfx9xsq0MPYQNMf2oBVs8-1eTEgwkHvROQUWsWuIM/s1600/IMG_0769.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>Not gonna lie, this part sucked. It was a painstaking process to dig everything out perfectly to the shape of the pond. The process was basically dig, test fit, dig, test fit, dig, test fit, dig test fit, repeated 300x for over two hours.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhL_yFLfxE5kduP_Zeof4maLpd_pmwxTGCLdM6kHaMrJ9bEfZVn-IVpRLd41TehBXr7m6JHsFt2YTsPj94kLzb49Z_aVllhYo81h1owmvQDg_8OZd1oHML5idINSd44gydN1pRjBUiPcL/s1600/IMG_0772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhL_yFLfxE5kduP_Zeof4maLpd_pmwxTGCLdM6kHaMrJ9bEfZVn-IVpRLd41TehBXr7m6JHsFt2YTsPj94kLzb49Z_aVllhYo81h1owmvQDg_8OZd1oHML5idINSd44gydN1pRjBUiPcL/s1600/IMG_0772.jpg" /></a></div><br />Lucky for us, we live in an area where the top layer of earth is just soft sand. We were also lucky that we didn't run into any surprises... like roots or pipes. My shovel actually hit of one of our pool pipes but it was right on the edge of our pond area and just barely out of the way... whew!<br /><br />Finally, we got that sucker in.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSE0TyxdFfSgM6Fb5AZ4UNgb4cYjHzDC1nYXzKLJwDpdetNAKhEpPcVRI6JTWEqBKgy2z6Pxnk-eJr0ygWpRg32J8MXz6wIzUVL-TlvWC_bmaOj71PT-DLDonQLMWf7JJRZ20m9RufMI1/s1600/IMG_0773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSE0TyxdFfSgM6Fb5AZ4UNgb4cYjHzDC1nYXzKLJwDpdetNAKhEpPcVRI6JTWEqBKgy2z6Pxnk-eJr0ygWpRg32J8MXz6wIzUVL-TlvWC_bmaOj71PT-DLDonQLMWf7JJRZ20m9RufMI1/s1600/IMG_0773.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />After cleaning it out and replacing the dirt/bark around the edges, we started filling up and arranging the rocks around the edges.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30mnf1PwuuBsNffoDkkr4yvq4VYi7tno0uY6Pbn0m-UtrJt9UVPgMWlQQlFmDvzUNs2Ibe8UoB5Bd9pxFFQ4mNEq0nH9xY750KNK58DESmCAUw-HgyENBO4EQE9Ks05W9bNV2mOp32fKW/s1600/IMG_0774.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30mnf1PwuuBsNffoDkkr4yvq4VYi7tno0uY6Pbn0m-UtrJt9UVPgMWlQQlFmDvzUNs2Ibe8UoB5Bd9pxFFQ4mNEq0nH9xY750KNK58DESmCAUw-HgyENBO4EQE9Ks05W9bNV2mOp32fKW/s1600/IMG_0774.jpg" /></a><br /><br />We quickly realized we didn't have enough, so Brad went to the landscaping store the next day and bought another 160lbs more.<br /><br />But a rock pond is not complete without a few things—a filter, a pump, and some plants.<br /><br />Brad purchased this <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_81665-60084-UVFS_0__?productId=3345492&Ntt=smartpond+uv&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dsmartpond%2Buv&facetInfo=" target="_blank">UV filter</a> complete with a fountain from Lowe's for $129.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9BgZKLRIsxI3sAJkEvorQ-jJp-JcOT75eVhwdXMz3p1lFDUQAtUtej4QGCY0-Q94DhJpy2WGKvmnd0wiN7vRCUJkEd1kXiB52lTco_BTv-dh54i_A_kqwo5Uj_XXq9528rXugH3rz9x9/s1600/IMG_0776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9BgZKLRIsxI3sAJkEvorQ-jJp-JcOT75eVhwdXMz3p1lFDUQAtUtej4QGCY0-Q94DhJpy2WGKvmnd0wiN7vRCUJkEd1kXiB52lTco_BTv-dh54i_A_kqwo5Uj_XXq9528rXugH3rz9x9/s1600/IMG_0776.jpg" /></a></div><br />The UV light inside the filter cleans algae and keeps the water aerated. It also has a fountain and LED lighting which Brad thought was the coolest thing ever. It even changes water patterns.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJjT2wD-4GJUgxAf7PZOqvJB7qD66YwyjDvaJKjTgu7HCfSo_si0EXrOMtODxwq_sYGPsSzlTNhvtawvbwcsD06ziJOaehQCisT7ld8a64K4YFgRj8PR50GCNFXtEoWAopj3fKqeI0sTS/s1600/IMG_0778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJjT2wD-4GJUgxAf7PZOqvJB7qD66YwyjDvaJKjTgu7HCfSo_si0EXrOMtODxwq_sYGPsSzlTNhvtawvbwcsD06ziJOaehQCisT7ld8a64K4YFgRj8PR50GCNFXtEoWAopj3fKqeI0sTS/s1600/IMG_0778.jpg" /></a></div><br />My favorite part is the waterfall. For this, Brad picked up a simple <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_248380-60084-FP170AS_0__?productId=3027990&Ntt=smartpond+pump&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dsmartpond%2Bpump&facetInfo=" target="_blank">pump</a> at Lowe's and 5 feet of clear hose for $45:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3OxE2Wg2vhGln1Ptkjkrz4iECbNsVNkd6hpGwCb71hR9u9TBiVvEgLQzK8DiVSxl_-J0hCWO-nPKZP2W7cGydDV0biJSk-SKKySROqlLxDL0jVhXeN0TtbqROqPcBMpoxB5tGGJZ1yXs/s1600/IMG_0782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3OxE2Wg2vhGln1Ptkjkrz4iECbNsVNkd6hpGwCb71hR9u9TBiVvEgLQzK8DiVSxl_-J0hCWO-nPKZP2W7cGydDV0biJSk-SKKySROqlLxDL0jVhXeN0TtbqROqPcBMpoxB5tGGJZ1yXs/s1600/IMG_0782.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />To build the waterfall, we stacked the largest rocks at the back of the pond and strategically fed the tube up and over, (hidden by the rocks so you can't see it) keeping the pump submerged at the bottom.<br /><br />For the finishing touches, Brad got a few water plants as well as a handful of other plants to landscape the surrounding area.<br /><br />And after two afternoons and about 7 hours of work, our pond oasis is complete!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Project materials cost breakdown: </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pond: $99</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Filter/fountain: $129</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pump/hose: $45</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rocks: $27 (we paid 17 cents per pound, most were free)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Water plants: $50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Landscaping flowers: $27</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Grand Total: $377 </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not the cheapest project, but still a whole lot better than paying a landscaping company! I'd say it was a good call on Brad's part. I'm glad one of us takes initiative on outdoor projects. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Working on some new living room accents for the next post... check back soon for that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_hIQnbXAwDyaGAMqMsgUDN7opcFzgxEs23rJKRrAp2n0UTqu-auFdP81cjlg2vm0lfzLZ5dfCjU5RR9jzgJs0S_FFXpvNCYxS4y6dFIAqR0DsGSCnvghW0hiSZsTWa0CXbIj4J86OAh8O/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_hIQnbXAwDyaGAMqMsgUDN7opcFzgxEs23rJKRrAp2n0UTqu-auFdP81cjlg2vm0lfzLZ5dfCjU5RR9jzgJs0S_FFXpvNCYxS4y6dFIAqR0DsGSCnvghW0hiSZsTWa0CXbIj4J86OAh8O/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30mnf1PwuuBsNffoDkkr4yvq4VYi7tno0uY6Pbn0m-UtrJt9UVPgMWlQQlFmDvzUNs2Ibe8UoB5Bd9pxFFQ4mNEq0nH9xY750KNK58DESmCAUw-HgyENBO4EQE9Ks05W9bNV2mOp32fKW/s1600/IMG_0774.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30mnf1PwuuBsNffoDkkr4yvq4VYi7tno0uY6Pbn0m-UtrJt9UVPgMWlQQlFmDvzUNs2Ibe8UoB5Bd9pxFFQ4mNEq0nH9xY750KNK58DESmCAUw-HgyENBO4EQE9Ks05W9bNV2mOp32fKW/s1600/IMG_0774.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30mnf1PwuuBsNffoDkkr4yvq4VYi7tno0uY6Pbn0m-UtrJt9UVPgMWlQQlFmDvzUNs2Ibe8UoB5Bd9pxFFQ4mNEq0nH9xY750KNK58DESmCAUw-HgyENBO4EQE9Ks05W9bNV2mOp32fKW/s1600/IMG_0774.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br />

The 7 Hour Pond

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Guest Bathroom

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Guest Bathroom

I'm going to pull a Joan and show the images from the new bathroom first and then I'll come back and list all the details and sourc...

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