A Secret Garden Swing Retreat

I'm a mama of 3 young children, so I thought it was time to make a little place in our backyard for ME to relax in! I found a gorgeous patio swing, and I mixed it with some upcycled and free things to make a 'secret garden' retreat for myself.
We started the project by plotting out a spot in the woods behind our house for this mini patio area. It's within sight distance of the kids' treehouse, but still tucked away a little. We laid down a pile of sand, leveled it with a rake, and then arranged some old patio stones to make a small patio area. We had a bunch of mis-matched and broken stones in a pile behind our house, but I really love how they look in this spot - it's so cottagey cute!
I found this gorgeous wooden swing at The Brick, and I styled it with some soft pillows and a throw.
A recycled electrical spool and a little metal accent table serve as spots for drinks and plants.
At night, this spot transforms into a romantic getaway for the hubby and me! I wrapped some twinkle lights around the nearby trees and arranged some lanterns to give the secret garden retreat a gorgeous glow for the evening.


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Christina Dennis
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  • Barbara Kelley Barbara Kelley on Jun 11, 2016
    thanks lady bug.
  • Ellen Dominguez Ortega Ellen Dominguez Ortega on Jul 17, 2017

    I love this. I did something kind of similar. I call it my room. In mine you walk through a gate with rose covered awning, plants & trees surround my room and on opposite side is a tall awning with passion fruit vines so room is somewhat enclosed except ceiling. Small table with chairs in middle of approx 15' x 15' space . Love in morning with coffee and evening in lights with cocktail. Thank you for sharing your space.

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