Nearly Done!!!

Perhaps this title has been used before..at least by our family for the past several weeks!! But this time it is true.  The studio needs painting and the pool need filling (plaster first) and of course, the decorating!! Our target date is Friday, the 29th!!! We can't believe the transformation that has occurred in our yard and the hopfullness in our spirit.  We plan to use this wonderful  setting for entertaining, sharing fun times with friends (new and old) gardening (I will have an herb garden!!)  and creative art "retreats" for those that love to be inspired.  We feel truly blessed by our Lord to be able to do these things and since all good is from him....He deserves the praise and the thanks...

I hope y'all can drop by for a swim,  s'mores by the fire or just a time to sit and visit...

There is a little less dirt....

If you are wondering, the answer is yes.  We are still under construction..or should I say on top of it...our lush green yard has been turned into an oasis of dirt, stone, pipes, wood and a big hole in the ground.  Seriously, it is coming along quite nicely.  In the following pictures you can see where we have come from and to where we are heading.  This will become an oasis of lush green, vibrant texas colors (in the plants we choose) and barrel full of laughter and good times. I am looking forward to the days in the pool, the studio and cooking outdoors.  Who knows--maybe the inside of the house will stay clean...One can only dream!!  Summer is here and we are almost ready!!

At the end of the summe,r I am also looking forward to hosting a  group of women called "the Texas Bellas" in anticipation of our art workshop (in Omaha) in November for a mini-art workshop.  It will be a great time here at the Johnson's, this summer with friends and family.  

Stay tuned.....