Bringing French Country Home : Patio Reveal

My French Country patio is taking shape. 

Flowers have been planted, boxwood in big pots have been trimmed,

and pillows have been fluffed. 

My goal this year was to give the patio more of a French Country feel.

So out went the twig fence and the heavy black iron table and chairs.

In came the white bistro set and a more open yet intimate space.

A thrift store mirror turned on a diagonal and attached to a trellis panel
gives the impression you're looking through a hole in the fence into a secret garden.

Where an old door once covered the fuse box, 

a weathered trellis now lends an aged look to the patio and repeats the trellis theme.

 It will look prettier when the flowers have filled out.

Another trellis was added to the house to frame the fountain. 

I recently planted a honeysuckle vine below the fountain, hoping it will twine around this feature.

A rusty fence, some lanterns and a pot of pansies edge one side of the patio.

I thought the colors of these pansies were so delicate,

as if they'd been tea stained.

A few accessories add a French farmhouse flavor.

And this cast iron lion-head planter provides a touch of elegance
although it looks like this asparagus fern is tickling his nose! 

A new addition to my "Ethan Alley" Collection -- a chippy little bench,

perfect for my herbs.

A birdbath welcomes feathered friends,
close enough to the patio for us to observe their joyful baths.

As dusk falls over the patio, it's time to share a glass of wine . . .

light the candles . . .

and switch on the string lights for a soft romantic glow. 

Mmm. It's a good night on the patio, French Country style.

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