primp\ `primp\vb : to dress in a careful or finicky manner (one room at a time)



Friday, August 17, 2012

Primping the outdoors {and showing off our outdoor firepit and new view}



Here is our 2nd big project of the summer: an outdoor firepit.




I don't have a "before" picture, but just picture lots of dirt and weeds!  We added a circular brick base to set the brick firepit on, then added grass around it for low maintenance. 



Wow, we love it so much. And so do the chickens (who are getting big fast) and who are often seen perched on top of the pit. 





Here's the chicken coop you can see in the background (which was our 1st big project of the summer).  Check out the full coop post here.



So far this summer we've enjoyed roasting hot dogs and smores, and had a bonfire or two.  I hope to venture on to tin foil dinners and maybe dutch oven cooking if I can work up the nerve.




For now, we're loving the new "view".


 
keep primping,

6 comments:

  1. Right on! This is gorgeous! My family would ADORE having one of those in our yard. Too bad the town I live in won't allow it. :( I guess I'll have to stare longingly at yours.... :)

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  2. So very lovely.. We have chickens but I can't say are coop is as nice.. :)

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  3. We are working on our backyard and I would love a fire pit like this - so fun!! Stopping by from TT&J - Have a great weekend!

    Amanda

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  4. I would love a backyard fire pit- yours looks fabulous!

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  5. Wow, I love your fire pit. I'll have to show my hubby. Also love your chooks, do you get many eggs from them? We're getting some soon, I can't wait! It's been years since I've had them and I miss them so much.

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  6. I'm sure when you have a fire on the chickens will come close to feel the warmth of the fire.

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