Our house had a front walkway, and it was UGLY! Somewhere in the last 50 plus years, it had been painted green. Some of the color pigment was still there, but it just looked like mildew, even after power washing. And did I mention it ended about 6 feet short of the sidewalk? Weird. My only guess is that at one time there was an easement of some sort.
This was my inspiration photo. I found it on Cote de Texas.
The sidewalk was structurally sound. There were no large cracks and it was pretty straight and even. I just really disliked it. Alot. Not to mention the mud issue when it rained. So, we bought a pallet of Mexican Limestone. Loaded it into the truck, then unloaded it in the side yard. Can we say "workout"?
I layed out the stone. Then, after careful consideration and naproxen for the sore body, we decided to pay someone who knew what the heck they were doing to permanently attach it all to the sidewalk.
They actually extended the concrete to meet the sidewalk, and after that dried, laid the stone on top. It only took the two of them a day to do. This was a father-son team. Dad was passing his skill as a mason on to his 17 year old son. They did a superb job. Their attention to detail was truly amazing. I love watching artisans work their magic to create a thing of beauty.
I love the finished project.
I love even more that I didn't have to try to figure out how to do this. My thoughts on the way to do this weren't even in the same ballpark as the correct way.
ann marie
What a sweet cottage you live in. I love it!! The walkway is perfect!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! That is just sooo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLooks great and, wow, your house is tiny! Did you do the fence too?
ReplyDeleteIt looks so charming and inviting. I love the new walkway!
ReplyDeleteyour house is beyond adorable!!!!!!!!!!! seriously!!! the cutest thing!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your house, and the sidewalk is super adorable! We have an interlock walk and this is so much more homey!!
ReplyDeleteI stopped by from DillyDally and Flitter btw, come by and see me if you get a sec.
Happy Friday!
This looks so great! I need to do this to mine! Hope you have a great day!
ReplyDeletewow that is so beautiful!!!!!! congrats on getting that done. I'm stopping by from follow me fridays blog hop. I love all your photos. We have a small 1930's lakehouse cottage we are fixing up. its taking awhile but we are finally getting the kitchen redone next weekend! I'm so excited!!! :) its my alt blog if you want to stop by, www.countrylakehouse.blogspot.com. I'm following you! Can't wait to learn more about your projects, so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning makeover! It does so much for your adorable cottage. I'm visiting from New Friend Friday. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great! Found you on New Friend Friday!
ReplyDeleteWow what a transformation. Amazing what some sweat, pride, and some $$$ can do. I love the banner photo.
ReplyDeleteCharming is the word!!! I love everything you've done to this house to make it a real home! I plan to try to put up a picket fence for a portion of my front yard. Did you do it yourself--and if so, was it difficult? Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt's remarkably stunning now. And I think you did the right thing. Some things I can do myself. But when having things structurally built and such, I hire the pros!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Hey, just took note of your profile. I'm a fellow Texan! East Texas to be exact.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Perfect style for your house!! I am in TX too! In the Hill Country! Great blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Kristin
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