MAILBOX MAKEOVER!

It's been a while since I've tackled a project, and I had a bit of time to work on something that I've wanted to do for a LONG time...so, it was the perfect opportunity for a MAILBOX MAKEOVER!
Our house was built in 1962 and I think the mailbox has been here just as long....obviously without any love for 49 years! It has been driving me crazy. It's a big mailbox, so I wanted to keep it and save some money. So, went to Home Depot, got some primer and bronze spray paint and I was ready to get started.

Here's what it looked like before (Yikes!):

Then I sanded and primered:

Then paint the mailbox antique bronze...and used a Paprika color for the flag:

Then paint the pole and ta-da! Looks like new-for less than $20.00!!

Now I just need to add the numbers and it will be like new!

NEW PHOTOGRAPH/ARTWORK JUST ADDED!

/I just added some new photography to my Fine Art America page! Here's my favorite one...I'm going to put this one on canvas and hang it in the dining room!

Last weekend, my husband and I decided to visit our local Farmer's Market (here in Claremont). It was such a beautiful day. We had a delicious breakfast on an outdoor patio- while people watching. Then, we made our way to the local market, featuring organic and home grown vegetables, fruit, homemade honey and bread...can't you just smell it! There were also a few vendors selling succulents and other plants. I was drooling over all of the succulents and snapped this shot. 

SWEET RETREAT!

I don't know about you, but I ♥ a relaxing outdoor space! I tend to lean towards modern designs with natural landscape. We still have some work to do in our yard, and these inspire me to get it finished soon, so we can relax in the spring!

modern patio design by los angeles architect Design:X

modern patio design by new york architect Dufner Heighes Inc

modern landscape design by new york architect pulltab design

asian landscape design by san francisco landscape architect Van De Voorde Elemental Design Group