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Lubbock, TX on Jun 12, 2012

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The beginning of my garden cupola

Cleared a large circled area and turned over the dirt and added soil conditioners. Have now planted 13 cannas bulbs (can not see) and staked out a small circle to use as a guide for my round cupola. Purchased a concrete statue of little boy kissing a little girl. The statue will be centered in the middle

22 Comments

Sherry R Lubbock, TX

These are the shutters I'll be using to make my round cupola. I'll have a total of 6 shutters that will be hinged together. Added new mesh screening to 4 and the other 2 will have a sheer fabric
on Jun 12, 2012 · Like 0
Sherry R Lubbock, TX

Screened with new mesh
on Jun 12, 2012 · Like 0
Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Interesting. Very curious to see the final product.

on Jun 12, 2012 · Like 1
Sherry R Lubbock, TX

I'm excited to see how mine will turn out. Have a design in my head, let's see if I can put it together on a small budget. Limited amount of help.

on Jun 12, 2012 · Like 0
Miriam I New York, NY

What a great project! How long will it take?

on Jun 12, 2012 · Like 0
Dee W Rock Creek, OH

what a neat idea-good luck!

on Jun 13, 2012 · Like 0
Sherry R Lubbock, TX

Miriam-Hoping to get help over the next few weekends. May be finished by 07/01-hopefully. I found the idea here on hometalk.com but will be my own version with items I have on-hand. Thanks for asking
Will post as I go along.

on Jun 13, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

You're certainly doing things the right way, Sherry, and we look forward to seeing the finished project.

on Jun 13, 2012 · Like 1
Miriam I New York, NY

I know which post you saw. I'm so excited that you're trying it! Can't wait to see how it turns out. I'm going to share this post w. Terry M (she posted the garden cupola) I'm sure she will be so excited to see that you are doing it!

on Jun 13, 2012 · Like 2
Terry M Quincy, IL

Glad you got started, now i can't wait to see the finished area and the cupola.

on Jun 13, 2012 · Like 2
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Meeeee either!! Your plans are so well thought out - please make sure you post really detailed instructions, right down to the very last screw & nail!!

on Jun 13, 2012 · Like 2
Sherry R Lubbock, TX

Ok ladies, I'll do my best-Terry M- Did you seal your wood since it's exposed to the weather? If yes, what did you use ? I have polyurethane on hand-wonder if I can use that ? Any thoughts ?

on Jun 13, 2012 · Like 0
Terry M Quincy, IL

No, you can not use polyurethane. You need to go buy an outdoor sealer. And no, I did not seal my windows because I didn't care if they rot down...I will just make another or something else, but that is the way I am. I did build a square form from pressure treated wood that the base of the windows are screwed into, so the windows don't actually sit on the ground. Then I just use exterior paint to paint the windows when needed.

on Jun 14, 2012 · Like 0
Sherry R Lubbock, TX

Thanks Terry-Will check out some type of exterior sealer. Helper coming this Saturday to connect all the shutters and do some concrete work. Will post my progress.

on Jun 14, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

@TM: This is sooo Xciting!! Terry you now have a an adopted project to your credit - not that this hasn't been the only one. But for sure it has been one of THE MOST TALKED ABOUT!!! The beautiful part is that everyone can take the basic idea and then expand it with what they have on hand and show their own creativity & personality!!
I THINK YOU SHOULD SEND SHERRY YOUR CUTE HANDY DANDY HELPER. Sherry, I bugged Terry for ages ...»
til she finally shared a pic of him san't wait to see the progression and the final. You're gettin fancy w/curtains 'n everything!!

on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 1
Sherry R Lubbock, TX

Learned that stautues are not always as sturdy as you may think- Mine broke (the boy kissing the little girl) in the middle of our work today. Purchased another so changed the theme. Good news-our local vendor agreed that the first statue should not have broke- So.... I got another one
as a even swap.
on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 1
Sherry R Lubbock, TX

Project day -Saturday 6/16/12- Shutters being hinged, rocks being moved, flowers being planted. Re-using old fire pit for large bowl planter. Buying a different statue. Roofing & lots of detail work to follow.
on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 1
Sherry R Lubbock, TX

Making a circle with shutters & then making circle with rocks. Had to pick spray paint color-so I chose bronze to match the bronze solar lights. Layed garden plastic under the new topsoil & cut so I could install my flowers on the inside without having to bother with unwanted grass. Had to make a run get new statue, then have someone bring over dolly and unload. Too heavy for me !!! LOL neighbor and son had to get involved. Placed statue and added more flowers. Finished round flower bowl ...»
& closed up the circle in the front area-Placed 3 solar lights then spent the next hour cleaning up all the mess. That's all for today !! but would really like feed back or suggestions. Thanks for looking.
on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 1
Sherry R Lubbock, TX

Different angle- Need some finishing ideas- Here's my thought- Add 3 small crepe myrtles between the project and the fence. Or add one of those big free standing umbrellas to top off instead of roof. Add a sitting area. Possible lattice work. Add more solar lights to the sides or the back. Would you add different colors. Open to any suggestions.
on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Sherry I think it's looking awesome!! The only thing about not adding a roof is that then it isn't actually a Pergola anymore. But, sometimes things begin to evolve and develop a mind of their own as to how they want to be. I think this is absolutely charming just the way it is.

on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 0
Sherry R Lubbock, TX

thanks for the kind words. Will have to think on the roof. I have no clue what to do. I'm stumped !! The statue ended up being taller than the first one. So my plans went out the window. I'll just see whatever comes to me. LOL !!

on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

Great job. Love the reuse of the fire pit.

on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 0