El Patio

One of my favorite features of Mexican and New Mexican-style architecture is the abundance of enclosed outdoor spaces - the courtyards with their thick walls, gates, and tile. It only took eight years, but we finally got our own back/side patio wall and landscaping done. Here's a quick inner-yard tour:








We eat outside most nights between now and October, and we're loving our little desert garden space. The plants are mostly natives of the low water/high sunlight variety, and we can't wait to watch them grow and bloom (most have already doubled in size or more since February). Yay to outdoor living spaces - totally worth the wait!! -Amelia

4 comments:

Nate and Natalie said...

WOW, what a difference! Looks beautiful. You guys did a great job with the design.

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to see the landscaping!
Can we eat outside too?
G K

Anonymous said...

This is so beautiful! I would live out there!! Can hardly wait to see it, and you, later this summer.

love from Mom/Sus/Grandma Sue

Anonymous said...

It all looks so fantastic!
Beth