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HoopHasIt
HoopHasIt Dallas, TX on Jul 16, 2012
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Outdoor fun.

On a budget and being eco conscious, the 500sf flagstone patio I designed and had built was to help make up for the limited space in my home. It has both a living and dining area. The pathways and planting beds are constructed with all sustainable products and plants. I had gotten quotes but decided I could be my own contractor and hired the labor and worked along with them, saving thousands of dollars.

The metal furniture was all bought at yard sales and I personally restored them. All cushions and pillows were bought on clearance. Some of the pillows were even made from 2 sided outdoor placemats that I opened up and stuffed then restitched. I hope you agree it was well worth the effort.

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  • Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL
    Put me in the "agree" column!
    on Jul 16, 2012 · Like 1
  • Miriam I New York, NY
    Put me there as well, this is awesome!
    on Jul 16, 2012 · Like 0
  • Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY
    Well worth the effort - love the vintage feel you've got going on!
    on Jul 16, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
    Fantastic job. Part of the fun in working with restoring and reusing things is that it is not only that you get so much more bang for your buck, but you get great products, great satisfaction of a job well done andit allows you the money to do other projects. Keep going!
    on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 0
  • HoopHasIt Dallas, TX
    Thanks all! It's fun to share!
    on Jul 18, 2012 · Like 0
  • Marg C Middletown, NY
    totally agree. I love your outdoor living space!
    on Jul 18, 2012 · Like 0
  • Becky H Tampa, FL
    What a great area you've created!
    on Jul 18, 2012 · Like 0
  • Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY
    Love the red furniture - is it vintage?
    on Jul 18, 2012 · Like 1
  • HoopHasIt Dallas, TX
    Yes, it is. I bought it at a yard sale years ago and it wasn't even in the sale! It was stuck around the side of the yard and was all rusty and they didn't think to include it in the sale, until I came along ; ). Come to find out, it was handmade in 1955 at the lake where my family had a weekend house. I absolutely love it.
    on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL
    What a great story, Hoop.
    on Aug 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • Greg Bahr Bethel, VT
    very nice, great job, i love the color tones of the stone
    on Nov 23, 2012 · Like 1
  • HoopHasIt Dallas, TX
    Thanks. It is very relaxing.
    on Nov 26, 2012 · Like 0
  • Turpin Landscaping Inc Coatesville, PA
    Great Colors!
    on Dec 12, 2012 · Like 1

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