A few months ago when we moved into our new house, I declared, with sweeping gestures, that I required the deck and small yard to be Fabulous. It must be noted I had no idea what that would look like; I just knew I’d know if it was…you know?
Sadly, I lack the skills to make that happen. Happily, my husband – with a little help from the Boy – does not. With a bit of creativity, not much money, and many many visits to Bunnings (during which I repeatedly, loudly sighed ‘I’m BORED’), he created a perfect Favourite Place.
It can be many things: a lazy sunny afternoon reading spot…
…a breakfast bar with an odd metal menagerie, most of whom look suspiciously over-caffeinated…
…an at-home campsite…
…or the perfect place for a mellow dinner…
It’s versatile, inviting and creative. It’s fabulous.
Today when friends dropped in unexpectedly, it was easy to throw together a Penny Platter (you probably know this as an antipasto platter. We name some things after my sister-in-law because, well, we can. Also, the alliteration is appealing)…but I digress. Back to my point: Penny Platter, coffee, good conversation with most excellent people, hanging out on the deck. A few delightful hours.
Favourite places can sometimes be – literally – on your doorstep.
