Friday, April 19, 2019

Local Winery One Year Anniversary

 A winery about a mile from our house had its one year anniversary this week.   They had the Bonneville 7 playing, an art show, and a whole buncha people show up.  It was quite fun!
My beautiful wife out by the vines...

Sunday, April 7, 2019

Back Yard Remodel: It Is Complete!

 Our back yard remodel is complete!  And we love the results.
 Many thanks to Rivers Landscape Construction from Escondido for turning our vision into reality.
 While I did the basic design, they were instrumental in helping me with final choices on finishes and colors.  The results speak for themselves!
 The BBQ came out spectacular.  I gave Richard from Rivers the basic layout, and he designed a waterfall concrete countertop with ipe wood accents that is breathtaking. 

I intentionally kept the amount of wood in the back yard low to minimize maintenance requirements, but I made an exception for the BBQ.   Lighting is from Unique Lighting.
 Here is the entire island.   I think it works very well.   The BBQ itself is a Bull, and the doors and drawers are BBQ Guys brand.
 I think the entire island works very well with the Belgard Mirage Noon ceramic tiles in Ember color.
 I expect many a dinner will be prepared here!
 I bought the fire table from wayfare, and it looks great too.   I purchased blue glass to really make it stand out.
 Here is the view down the back of the house.  Very sleek and clean, just like I envisioned.

Concrete is 3500 psi with a TopCast 03 Acid Wash finish.  Saw cuts were used for the joints.
 And standing at the spa looking the other direction.
 Speaking of the spa, it was installed this weekend.  It is a 2019 Hot Spring Grandee in Driftwood color and Ice Gray shell.   Really loving it!
 The patio down this side will eventually hold the air conditioners and garbage cans.  We'll build a fence to shield the view from the rest of the back yard.
 The other side of the house (shown here) will be used for storage.  Bikes, extra chairs, etc.
The view from the master bedroom.

Anyway, we are very happy and have the entire summer to enjoy it!