cia007 in Olympia is doing 43 things including…

make my home so darn comforting that everyone who enters falls into a zen coma

65 cheers

cia007 has written 17 entries about this goal

A Zen accomplishment: Hottub Room!  — 2 weeks ago

Picture of my hottub room complete with Tiki Bar!

Aug 03, 10:09AM PDT | 2 comments

Back patio progress  — 2 months ago

The small back patio has been pressure washed and the table and chairs set up! I should be able to post a pic soon of the finished back patio….that is if I can fight hubby for the computer. Mine is officially dead, gone, toast, so getting on here next few days might be a bit more difficult!

May 31, 06:06PM PDT | 0 comments

I've started planning and brainstorming.....  — 3 months ago

Considering finding a water fountain for my back side patio….I think that would be a nice touch, and peaceful too. Also debating what we will do with the back patio. Half tempted to install a deck with some built-in raised beds, but need to think this through a little more.

May 01, 07:17PM PDT 1 cheer | 0 comments

Picked up a few books...  — 4 months ago

Awesome deal….second hand books….Christopher Lowell’s 7 layers of Design and a book on Decorating Interior Spaces to drool over and inspire me on my outdoor room adventure.

I am getting a few ideas for the side patio already, but the back porch I need to think harder!

Fabric will be key, and I need to make a fabric store run for some bright tropical fabrics, and a pot run for some great ceramic pots.

Apr 19, 08:02AM PDT | 0 comments

Outdoor room...side patio before picture  — 4 months ago

This is the fun one. You can see the mess that has accumulated throughout the winter! I want to reclaim this space!!! The covered area has skylights in it. You can’t really see my potting bench, which is in the very back.

Again, any ideas I welcome!

Apr 12, 07:08PM PDT 1 cheer | 4 comments

Outdoor room....back patio before picture  — 4 months ago

Here is my dinky little back patio before picture….you can see the BBQ and the many pots left over from last year, the plants that produced into November! Here is where I plan to put my little round table with umbrella back, and tidy things up. I would also be welcome to any ideas!

The sides of the patio I am still debating about putting a few raised beds there….

Side patio before pictures will be posted in a few minutes…

Apr 12, 07:04PM PDT 5 cheers | 9 comments

Outdoor room  — 4 months ago

Next step is to plan for my making my outdoor spaces comfy cozy! I have two places in mind….the first is my back patio, and the second is my side patio.

My back patio needs a bit more work as it is not very big, and last year it was taken over by my tomatoes. This year I need to reclaim it and put my table back early, and then decorate around it.

My side patio has real potential. It is a covered space, and I already have a bench there. I need to add some pillows, a rug, some hanging plants and candles, accessories, and get rid of the junk my husband keeps trying to store there, moving it to the other side of the house. I also need to tidy up my potting bench to make it a bit more attractive, and more efficient so I can use it. The rockery around the patio needs to be cleaned from autumn and winter debris, and the patio hosed down, de cobwebed, and add some more seating. I also may add an outdoor lamp, but I am undecided on that one. Vases of fresh flowers should be incorporated, as well as some cheap nature finds!

Apr 12, 10:51AM PDT 4 cheers | 2 comments

Losing that zen feeling.....  — 6 months ago

Losing that zen feeling in my home the last few weeks. I’m in dire need of a spring overhaul. Heck…I still have some fake poinsettias up on top of the entertainment center….definitely NOT ZEN….nor is the extensive man clutter that has taken over a quarter of the room…...

This is the weekend to regain it.

Spring to do….

Spring cleaning…
Swap out darker native rug for lighter palm tree print rug
Cover pillows with lighter fabric to match rug
Bring in some hints of spring..flowers
plan some good spring meals
air out house
declutter

Feb 15, 06:56PM PST | 7 comments

Well, its back to my comfy hobbit hole....  — 6 months ago

My plans to seek a larger zen home have been put on hold…not a bad thing being my current hobbit hole is plenty cozy with lots of untapped unappreciated potential.

Jan 25, 08:12PM PST | 0 comments

My zen environment may be changing!  — 6 months ago

We are pondering the purchase of a newer and larger zen home…may have to start from scratch in the very new future on this goal…time will tell, and I’ll keep ya posted!

Jan 24, 07:12PM PST | 0 comments

cia007 has gotten 65 cheers on this goal.

 

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