Being a lover of earthiness, like brick and stone....this week I decided to build 2 brick columns in front of the garages. Using antique bricks that FIL game me, I dry-stacked 7 layers...
And topped them with "aged iron look" urns....
Later, I will mortar them for more permanence - like when the weather actually gets cooler and I can stand being out there for more than 15 minutes at a time.
I think a fat pumpkin in each of the urns would make a nice fall display. And come Christmas, I will use cut some holly sprigs from my bushes. (Yeah, I'm thinking COLD weather!)
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We have six large maples that are half a century old framing our house. I
love the dappled light they make on the house in the morning and evening
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3 comments:
Looks very nice... I really like what you did. You are so creative.
Great job. I've always wanted to add some brick columns too but never thought of doing it myself. Just perfect!!
It looks lovely, I LOVE brick & mortar...it's what America was built upon!!
So happy I happened across your blog, it's delightful! I can't wait to follow you along all of life's grand adventures!
Smiles,
Susie
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