Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Come on over for a Swim

 Come on over for a swim and a nice cold glass of sweet tea with me!
We put our pool in 4yrs ago and it was the best thing we did, we enjoy it so much. The kids always have their friends over to go swimming and little Miss Victoria just taught herself how to swim, now she's a little fish.


We put this patio in before the pool and then designed the pool deck around it.













We used stamped concrete for the deck and added a few decorative touches.




I love this big circular one here. I have another table and chairs that go here too, you can never have enough seating.

Next stop at the Blog Party is over at Kim's http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/ to show off your decks and porches, I hope to see you there!!  Martina

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27 comments:

  1. LoriJune 21, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Love the backyard, I would join you in that pool in a heartbeat!

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  2. DebbiedoosJune 21, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I will be over in a jiffy! Looks fantastic Martina.

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  3. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementJune 21, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Martina, your backyard is gorgeous! I love the pool and love all of the attention to detail on your patio! Beautifully done!

    Pam

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  4. Pat@Back Porch MusingsJune 21, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous Martina!!

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  5. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 21, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    How nice, Martina. We had a pool just like that one in our other house. I do miss it and hubby does not. Thanks for joining the party.

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  6. Ann from On Sutton PlaceJune 21, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I little piece of heaven. Just lovely.

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  7. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    So beautiful! We have a nice back yard also.

    Pamela
    Ohio

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  8. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...June 21, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Paradise!
    A lovely yard...I would live out there.
    Beautifully done,
    xoxo~Kathy @
    sweet Up-North Mornings...
    Charming blog!

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  9. SueJune 21, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Your pool area is lovely Martina ~ I love to float !

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  10. Ricki TreleavenJune 21, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    What a pretty pool and pool deck! *fun*

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  11. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeJune 21, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Looks beautiful and inviting, Martina! I won't be able to join all these fabulous deck and yard parties. My practically brand-new Frontgate umbrella got mangled in a windstorm, and now something has gone wrong with our pool filter and the water is all cloudy.... so... not looking too blog-ready at the moment! Hope you're enjoying your pretty yard and pool :)

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  12. KathyJune 22, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Sooooo jelous..can I be your new best friend?

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  13. Sharon Lee JohnsonJune 22, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Wow, it all looks so inviting. I don't know what we would have done without our pool. It's the best way of entertaining kids in the summer! Keeps them at home and is free! x Sharon

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  14. Becca BertottiJune 22, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I'm *squeeeeezing* into my bathing suit and heading over! LOL. Your outdoor space is beautiful. I LOVE your pool ... the stamped concrete is so classy, too. I know you guys must entertain out here a LOT! Envious, for sure! xo

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  15. UnknownJune 22, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Martina, that is the one thing I would love to have... It's wonderful

    Pattie

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  16. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysJune 22, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the stamped concrete, too.

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  17. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJune 22, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Hi Martina, It is 93 degrees here in Richmond today and your pool looks very inviting! What a pretty pool and patio. The stamped concrete looks wonderful.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  18. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 22, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Very pretty and inviting, Martina! We didn't open our pool this year so I'll just come sit on the edge of yours; get my feet wet! :)

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  19. Linda (Nina's Nest)June 22, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Wow - the pool looks fabulous! I know your family must really enjoy it! BTW, love the drop cloth drapes in the previous post. I made them a while back for my dining room, too. Linda

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  20. At The Picket FenceJune 22, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I'm on my way over Martina! :-) That looks like the kind of outdoor space where you could just hang out all day long. What a fun area to enjoy the best of the summer days! And I loved your drop cloth curtains in the last post too...gorgeous!
    Vanessa

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  21. Yvonne @ StoneGableJune 22, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    What a glorious pool and outdoor space! Very upscale and so well groomed! I would have to give up blogging if I had that pool
    Yvonne

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  22. Kristens CreationsJune 22, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Lucky! Your pool is beautiful! I would really like to take a swim right now. I would gladly bull doze the fire pit patio for a pool...lol. Maybe someday...Have a great night! Kristen

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  23. xinexJune 22, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I love your pool and deck, Martina. I love all the seatings around too....Christine

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  24. Glenda @ Magnolia Bend DriveJune 23, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Martina, I think your brick patio is so pretty. The design is different and I like that. Thanks for your kind remarks at my blog.

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  25. CindyJune 24, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Hi Martina,
    Your backyard and pool are wonderful and so beautifully finished! It must be such a nice place to spend time with your family.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  26. Savannah GrannyJune 24, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Martina, your backyard is so fantastic. I would stay out there forever. No lunches or dinners after the pool opens. I think the stamped concrete was a great idea. I have seen it and it looks so good. The retaining walls and the fence really add to the beauty and of course the fence is for the safety thing but it is so nice to look at. Enjoy your summer. Ginger :)

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  27. Sharon Lee JohnsonJune 29, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    The new paint job makes it stand out so much better. Excellent work, as usual. I wonder what's going to be next? x Sharon

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina