A View of My Garden in a Mirror 2010

Friday, October 15, 2010

The REAL "Before" and "After" Pictures

I had been unable to find these pictures before I started my blog so the "before" pictures from my post in July were just before I started a new flower bed project. When I found these photos from 2003 I was amazed at how stark the yard was when we bought this house. These are the REAL "before" as my husband would say, "I made the yard all cluttered."


This is 2003 when we just moved into our house. We thought the deck looked like a stage and maybe we should be starting a band or something. Unfortunately neither one of us was born with the musical or rhythm gene. However we both have the "shopping gene" so we were able to figure out a way to fill it up.



The shed 2003. I started by trying to cover it up with plants to hide it. This was before I saw a feature in the paper about decorative sheds. After that we painted it, decorated it, and embraced it as part of the garden.





Backyard 2003. Unfortunately that power pole is a bit difficult to embrace. We hardly notice it now but wish there was a way to disguise it.





The front yard right after we moved in 2003.  This is the color of the house before we chose the "clown colors".








Here are a few more "After Photos" from 2010.


 Patio 2010











The shed 2010.













2010 the front of the "Clown House"









The Front Corner 2010
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  1. AnonymousOctober 15, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    Hi Annie, I can't believe how different it all looks. I love how you've made it all your own. The deck area is pure genius. And your hose color is so much warmer and inviting. Very interesting and inspiring before and afters.

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  2. Jennifer AKA keeweeOctober 15, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    I am very partial to color and find all the color of the garden shed, house, garden art and house very attractive.
    I am looking forward to following your blog. welcome to Blotanical.
    Jennifer AKA Keewee

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  3. DarlaOctober 16, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    I love before and after photos. What a huge transformation here, can I join your circus? Beautiful, every inch of it.

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  4. FlowerLady LorraineOctober 16, 2010 at 4:23 AM

    Love your before and after pictures and love the color schemes too. It's a happy house, filled with love, laughter and life.

    Enjoy ~ you are an inspiration.

    FlowerLady

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  5. Cat/The Whimsical GardenerOctober 17, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous Annie! Your garden transformation is beautiful and I would LOVE to have a neighbor like you ;-) The whole garden/home has so much personality and warmth. Great job!

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  6. SheilaOctober 17, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    Wow! What an amazing job you have done!

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  7. PaulOctober 18, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    I adore before and after shots. It takes a long time to do, but a short time to bring us up to speed. Lovely use of colour.

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  8. Casa MariposaOctober 18, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    I love the personality of your house! You were born original. Why die a clone?? Great garden, house, blog!! :0)

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  9. AnonymousOctober 19, 2010 at 5:21 AM

    I love it all, what an improvement, and you have made it your own. Well done! :-)
    Frances

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  10. OneOctober 19, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    What a vast change! Love the major improvement you have made. Great taste!

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  11. RoslynOctober 19, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    Wow is right. It's gone from short back and sides to vibrant and alive. That little garden shed really looks fantastic now.

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  12. Muhammad khabbabOctober 20, 2010 at 1:52 AM

    wow you have really turned it around totally. Now looking just gorgeous.

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  13. Pam's English GardenOctober 21, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Dear Annie, I think these are the most incredible before and after pictures I have seen! Your garden is beautiful. I am so glad you found Grace and Blotanical so we can enjoy your gardening adventures. I just spent a happy half hour reading your previous posts. I look forward to more. Pamela

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  14. meemsnycOctober 21, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    I absolutely love all the before and after images! I love your choices of color. It looks amazing.

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  15. Garden SensesOctober 25, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    You've taken a blank canvas and turned it into a personal, compelling piece of art. Very cheerful and welcoming!

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  16. UnknownOctober 26, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    Stunning! I am so glad I found your blog--it's absolutely inspirational! I adore your garden shed, your house, and the lovely beds. I think I need to go redesign my gardens now...! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressOctober 31, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    I just found your blog via Grace's and I love it. I love seeing before and afters. I just love all the color you've used to, I bet it makes a lot of these gray PNW days much more cheerful.

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  18. DarlaNovember 2, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Been missing your busy garden, you okay?

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  19. DesNovember 4, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    I have just discovered your blog and will entertain myself reading up on your archives just as soon as I've typed this up. You have a beautiful home & garden & I absolutely adore the colourfulness of it all. Your patio is simply stunning and I love your garden shed - it would look marvellous in my garden! You are quite obviously a very talented young woman - thank you for sharing your superb ideas.

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  20. Lisa UedaNovember 6, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    I love what you've done. Perfect colors, perfect amount of "stuff". Well done!!

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  21. ferNovember 7, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Your house looks amazing! Love the colors

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