It's been too long and I've been too busy! Back to school and all that entails and celebrating 4 birthdays (along with planning 2 birthday parties) has usurped any and all free time! But I wanted to pop in and share a few fun dupes! This is one of my favorites because it includes Lulu & Georgia items for less and one Studio McGee look-a-like (hard to find)!

First up, this amazing Studio McGee bed!

As promised, I'm back to share the other part of our patio makeover! I shared all the background about taking a 10x10 concrete slab and turning it into a pretty patio, here, so make sure to check that out if you're interested! One thing I didn't cover in that post was the reason we decided to have cement poured. Our first choice would have been tile or a floating deck and while either would be amazing, I knew it wasn't in the budget. We also debated a screened porch but I already feel like our home looks like a little box. I really didn't want to add another "little box" onto the back of it. Plus that really affects how much light we get inside. I NEED natural light and didn't want to give it up!

I'm so excited to share our Patio Makeover with you! It's been a looong time coming! Last year we had a fence built. While that wasn't exactly a "fun" purchase, it created the privacy we needed before investing in a complete patio makeover. We wanted an outdoor spot that could accommodate our big family and reflect our style. We had a lot of issues to work around- very close neighbors/lack of privacy (welcome to suburbia), a slope-y yard, a huge swing set, and bright and harsh sun. Here's how we tackled the issues, infused our style without breaking the bank, and our future plans for the space.