...tile job complete...
...instead of using the typical brick or subway tile pattern we chose to have the tiles laid 'staggered' i.e. subsequent rows were offset by 1/3 the length of the previous row. Love the results...
...also love how the contractor followed the curve of the railing - meant more cutting but much better orientation...
...time to make our outside sparkle...
...even our aging bistro set was given a face-lift...colour choice - 'paprika' - to add a splash...
...cart for our little WoodFlame BBQ...
...my herb garden...
...this year's balcony 'gift' - 3 aged zinc lanterns - we have 3 pillar candles - battery operated - on timers, that give us 5 hours of candle light in the evening...
...another 'gift' for outdoor living was this table-top terrazzo fire bowl - great for evening ambiance...
...our 3 year-round cedars...
...2 more globe cedars to flank our storage unit...
...let the summer dining begin...
...appetizer of crispy grilled scallops...
...grilled steak, green salad with fresh herbs, grilled tomatoes & eggplant with goat cheese & basil chiffonade...
...chicken, shrimp & beef brochette with shaved Brussels sprout salad with bacon, orange & Parmesan dressing...
...and what would a hot sunny day outdoors be without a refreshing drink...
