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It’s Time for #ProjectPatio!

May 17, 2013 By Lena

Hands up if you’ve waited for this long weekend… oh, ever since the very first snowflake fell last winter? The unofficial start of summer is among us, and I CAN’T WAIT!

The second and third weekend in May is notoriously busy for us, as Ryder was born on Mother’s Day, and Reid was born on Victoria Day weekend. Hence, there’s always something going on, whether it be a trip to grandma’s, a family BBQ, or basically anything that involves cake. Ryder is really big on the whole cake thing.

However, this year we’ve added a little more craziness into the fold, as we’re preparing our backyard for a complete overhaul. Yes, construction for #ProjectPatio begins on Tuesday! We’ll have to remove our old, flimsy patio set, tear down the boys’ mini playground, and say goodbye to the crappy, dandelion filled grass – that will soon be replaced with a stamped concrete patio. We’ve been in our home for almost 6 years now… which means that I’ve waited for this moment for over 2100 days. Yikes.

Of course, this is the perfect time to acknowledge my official sponsor for #ProjectPatio…. it’s none other than Home Depot Canada!

I am so fortunate to team up with the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer; a company whose core values include respect for all people, giving back to communities and of course, excellent customer service. I simply can’t count the number of occasions where me (or more often than not, my husband) has stumbled into the Home Depot Canada seeking help on everything from paint (it’s too green!) to gardening advice (I think we killed it!) to home improvement SOS (um… we just found out we purchased the wrong sized door). Through it all, the Home Depot Canada has been our go-to store, allowing us to create the home of our dreams!

And now… I have a very special delivery arriving today: products generously sponsored by the Home Depot Canada to create the perfect patio! Want a sneak peek of what’s on the way? Okay, I’ll share!

HAMPTON BAY Millstone 7 Piece Dining Set
$1099.99

The Millstone 7pc Dining Set is a great addition to any patio space. Includes two swivel rocker dining chairs and four stationary dining chairs and one open cast top 74×42 dining table. Comes with seat pads for added comfort.

– Aged bronze powder coated finish
– Rust proof aluminum frame
– Weather resistant fabric
– Dining chairs stack for easy storage
– Traditional design coordinates well with all décor
– Optional umbrella sold separately
– 5 year limited warranty

I am in love with the intricate design of the chairs and table – it’s a modern twist on traditional patio sets, and lends a certain element of style and differentiation.

HAMPTON BAY Millstone Umbrella – 11 Feet
$199.00

Enjoy the shade from this Millstone11ft umbrella. Coordinates with the Millstone 7pc cast dining set. Includes a crank lift for easy set up.

– Aged bronze powder coated finish
– Rust proof aluminum frame
– Weather resistant fabric
– Easy crank function

I’ve always wanted an offset umbrella that is situated on the patio vs the table; it allows conversation to flow freely between guests, and offers a certain Californian inspiration that I adore. The Millstone umbrella’s base is sold separately for $69.99; don’t forget to add that to your cart!

Finally, you could say that the next item supplied by the Home Depot Canada made my husband’s day year life. Alright, the truth is, he hasn’t stopped talking about it. (It’s borderline insufferable, to tell you the truth, but I just can’t burst his bubble when he’s so very excited.) Et voila!

WEBER Genesis S-330 Natural Gas Grill
$1249.00

This stainless steel rendition of our top-of-the-line Genesis natural gas grill creates an atmosphere of pure grilling excellence. It’s high-heat Sear Station burner, three standard stainless steel burners, and electronic ignition system are just a few of the noteworthy features you won’t be able to resist.

– 38,000 BTU cooking system provides powerful performance
– The 10,600 BTU sear burner for on-demand searing
– 12,000 BTU flush mounted side burner for multi-tasking
– The stainless steel rod cooking grids have a 7mm diameter
– Includes a 10-foot flexible natural gas hose
– Two stainless steel work surface offer plenty of room

(Yes, I think I have achieved “Wife of the Year” status. Thanks Home Depot Canada!) 

We are waiting with baited breath for the delivery to arrive, and then we’ll be keeping it under wraps until the patio is complete (timeline is approximately 4-5 days). Follow me on Twitter (@Listen2Lena) where I’ll be sure to post photos of the transformation!

Until then, wishing you all a wonderful long weekend – Happy Victoria Day!

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: #ProjectPatio, Hampton Bay Patio Sets, outdoor decor, The Home Depot Canada, Weber Natural Gas Grill

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  1. Victoria Ess

    May 17, 2013 at 10:07 am

    I can’t wait to see the photos! Gorgeous pieces (especially the BBQ ;)).

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 10:51 am

      Thanks Victoria! They’re presently all the in garage while we await the cement work to start, so I’m incredibly anxious to begin!

  2. Laird N Crystal

    May 17, 2013 at 10:07 am

    We love Home Depot! So far we have renovated almost every room in our house and trust on the quality and pricing of The Home Depot to ensure we stay on budget! Next up is working on our back yard. I LOVE your patio set, it is gorgeous! Cannot wait to see pics!

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 10:52 am

      That is so awesome Crystal! Room by room is definitely the way to go; it makes the overall reno seem less intense and you can savour the changes along the way!

  3. Soozle

    May 17, 2013 at 10:07 am

    :-O Congrats! That is the mother of all BBQ’s!!! I can see why your hubby is thrilled!! Congrats!

    Happy Victoria day! :-D

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 10:52 am

      Thank you Suzie! Happy Victoria Day to you too!

  4. Angie

    May 17, 2013 at 10:36 am

    I’m looking to buy the same exact BBQ saving my dollars for the next few weeks!!!!!!

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 10:57 am

      Amazing! It’s actually on sale right now Angie – take a peek at the Home Depot Canada’s website!

  5. Suzanne Smith

    May 17, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Wow – that Weber Genesis looks pretty amazing…time for a new BBQ at our house!

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 10:58 am

      BBQing is such an important aspect of Canadian summers, it’s definitely awesome to own one!

  6. Allie

    May 17, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Wow Lena I’m jellie!!!!
    I would love to do some stamped concrete around our house too no grass cutting!!
    Enjoy your new backyard renos a happy summer awaits your family!!
    Have a great long weekend..

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 10:59 am

      Thank you Allie, you too! I am SO NOT a grass person- if I had my way, we’d put concrete over our entire backyard!!

  7. Tricha

    May 17, 2013 at 11:17 am

    Very nice Lena, I am so jealous. Love the BBQ. I need a new one. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 10:59 am

      Thanks so much Tricha! I’ll be sure to keep you all updated :)

  8. Debbie Bashford

    May 17, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    Would love to have a patio or patio furniture of any kind, just can’t afford it, everytime I get a bit ahead something else breaks or dies and has to be fixed or replaced. Having a nice patio is unfortunatley not high enough my list of must do’s.

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 11:00 am

      Oh no, Debbie :( Fingers crossed you can enjoy a new patio soon.

  9. Anne Taylor

    May 17, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Now that is a BBQ to write home about! I’m eager to see your photos!

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 11:01 am

      I’m eager to post them Anne, haha! Thank you!

  10. SassyModernMom

    May 17, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    A #ProjectPatio? That is something to get excited about! I can already see you sitting in that furniture, drink in hand while Hubby grins away BBQing on that beautiful Weber! Love that Home Depot carries all those brands!

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 11:52 am

      You paint a lovely picture Stephanie! Thanks so much!

  11. Flora M

    May 17, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    Now that’s a grill for sure ! Wish I had a yard that was bigger than a postage stamp so I could have a “backyard oasis” ;)

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Hahaha trust me Flora, I have quite to compact backyard too! But, with the proper layout I’m sure we can make it work!

  12. Jenny

    May 17, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    A nice patio is crucial for the summer and spring time! I can’t wait to see the final product!

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 11:53 am

      I couldn’t agree more Jenny – thanks!

  13. Heidi C.

    May 18, 2013 at 12:33 am

    Lucky you! I can’t wait to see the final results!

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 11:54 am

      Thanks Heidi! Stay tuned for a before/after!

  14. Michael

    May 18, 2013 at 9:57 am

    Thats right everyone, Who’s in for some Kalbi ribs ? Its on!!

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 11:54 am

      Hahaha you know you just put an open invitation on a social media site, right?

  15. Marissa

    May 18, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    I love the patio furniture and the Weber Genesis grill. You have good taste Lena and I can’t wait to see the pictures of your patio when its all done.

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 11:54 am

      Thanks Marissa! Looking forward to the big reveal too!

  16. MrDisco

    May 18, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    who doesn’t love a good BBQ!

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 11:55 am

      Right?? Everyone loves BBQ!

  17. Christine

    May 19, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    WOW!!! I’m coming to your place for some outdoor entertaining! That’s the BBQ I want to get DH for Father’s Day! I was hoping for Victoria Day long weekend, but need to save up a wee bit more $$! Father’s Day it is!

    • Lena

      May 19, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      It’s a beauty! Can’t wait to start grilling!

  18. Sophia

    May 19, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    What a fun project! Sounds like you and your family will be spending a lot of time enjoying your new backyard patio this summer. Can’t wait for the reveal!

    • Lena

      May 27, 2013 at 9:09 am

      You bet Sophia! I think I’ll be on my patio for the entire summer, hahaha!

  19. Jessica

    May 20, 2013 at 8:05 am

    My husband would LOVE that BBQ!!!!

    • Lena

      May 27, 2013 at 9:10 am

      It’s definitely a fave among the men, Jessica!

  20. NT

    May 20, 2013 at 9:55 am

    Oh, that looks like a very nice BBQ. You’ll have to do a blog on your fav BBQ recipes, or HIS and HER favs.

    • Lena

      May 27, 2013 at 9:10 am

      LOVE that idea, NT! Thanks for the suggestion!

  21. the brother

    May 21, 2013 at 11:04 am

    it’s time to throw a reno bbq for the neighbours, except that dude that plashed paint on your car lol ;)

    what colour is your stamped concrete going to be?

    good luck withe the reno!

    neil

    • Lena

      May 27, 2013 at 9:11 am

      Ha! Nice that you remembered! Thankfully he’s long gone :) The stamped concrete is a taupe/brown with a dark gray border. Stay tuned for photos!

  22. Suzanne Smith

    May 25, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    That’s a pretty sweet grill…I was following your tweets all last week-end about your hubby setting it up and snuggling in with the instruction manual. It’s funny what makes men happy.

    • Lena

      May 27, 2013 at 9:15 am

      Isn’t it? I hope you caught yesterday’s tweet – where I posted a picture of our new desktop background – a photo of the grill. Only replaced a family photo, no biggie. (OMG.)

  23. MrDisco

    May 25, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Love the BBQ!

    • Lena

      May 27, 2013 at 9:15 am

      Yup, it’s a beaut!

  24. Jenn

    June 6, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Dad got a Weber Grill last year and oh boy does he love it! Like another child!

    • Lena

      June 8, 2013 at 12:23 pm

      Hahaha that’s EXACTLY how my husband feels!

  25. Teresa C.

    June 6, 2013 at 11:27 am

    I wouldn’t have enough room on my patio for this…maybe a chair cushion! Kidding! Yes, it is smaller but I am learning to live a smaller life since Sara moved out…I quite like it…the smaller living not my girl growing up and moving out on her own:) You are very fortunate to have Home Depot involved in this project. The patio set has lots of style and looks quite comfy. Best not to post any summer parties on Facebook, Lena because you won’t have enough chairs :)

    • Lena

      June 8, 2013 at 12:24 pm

      Hahaha I’ll keep that in mind, Teresa!

  26. Judy C

    June 7, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Love that patio set, it is great!

    • Lena

      June 8, 2013 at 12:24 pm

      We love it too, thanks Judy!

  27. bina edwards

    August 20, 2013 at 8:14 am

    we have sooo many mosquitos here that we’ve never gone outside for very long

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 3:48 pm

      You know what? The wasps have been chasing us in this year. What a nuisance!

  28. Rachel

    August 20, 2013 at 8:24 am

    Jealous of your BBQ Lena! DH always had Webers and swears they last forever. Watching the flyers for deals as our is on its last legs

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      Be sure to check out Home Depot over the next few weeks – a lot of their grills will be on sale!

  29. nicolthepickle

    August 20, 2013 at 8:30 am

    That is one beautiful BBQ! It has an electronic ignition? I am impressed. I’m always scared that I’ll blow something up.

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      It does :) It’s very impressive – and not scary at all, LOL

  30. William Stewart

    August 20, 2013 at 8:31 am

    No that’s a grill!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      Yes sir!

  31. Amy Heffernan

    August 20, 2013 at 8:31 am

    Love them! The girll is awesome!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks Amy!

  32. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    August 20, 2013 at 8:37 am

    my grill looks sad next to that one

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      Oh no :( Don’t be sad!

  33. Darrah Bailey

    August 20, 2013 at 9:07 am

    Looks awesome, Let the grilling begin

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      Indeed!

  34. Melinda L.

    August 20, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Awesome grill and lovely dining set…looks like it’s time we got a new grill…next year (hopefully)!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:26 pm

      Fingers crossed for you!

  35. Jeannie

    August 20, 2013 at 9:39 am

    Love the BBQ grill! Great choice with the Weber

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:26 pm

      Thanks Jeannie!

  36. Judy C (Cowan)

    August 20, 2013 at 10:24 am

    Love all the items you picked out!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      What can I say? I have great taste ;)

  37. Vesper

    August 20, 2013 at 10:51 am

    Husband and I are still in two minds about whether to develop our yard for more outdoor activities – neither of us really like being out in the sun and of course the flies are a problem, but I like the items

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      I am actually anti-outdoor activities, unless it involves sitting in a recliner sipping a mojito :)

  38. Debbie Bashford

    August 20, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Love the end result Lena, what a great space you have now

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      Thank you Debbie!

  39. caryn s

    August 20, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Your backyard will be amazing with the items you have chosen for this space!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:28 pm

      Thanks Caryn! We love them!

  40. Lisa KH

    August 20, 2013 at 11:09 am

    I love the two swivel chairs in the outdoor dining set. I haven’t seen swivel-style chairs for a patio set before and think it’s great idea.

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:28 pm

      It really is – so comfy!

  41. Lisa

    August 20, 2013 at 11:41 am

    Love the grill!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:28 pm

      Thanks Lisa!

  42. Deb

    August 20, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    we replaced our sad old BBQ this year and also went with the Webber. Hubby loves it :)

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:28 pm

      Awesome! You made the right decision I’m sure!

  43. lori butler

    August 20, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    that bbq looks sweet

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      It’s really very awesome :)

  44. Vivian

    August 20, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    all very nice pieces for the backyard

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks Vivian!

  45. DH

    August 20, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    I want to partner with Home Depot too! :)

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      Hahaha they’re a very good partner!

  46. ginette4

    August 20, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    I love all the gorgeous patio furniture that is available now, wish I had the backyard for it

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      Aww… one day?

  47. Lisa H

    August 20, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    Next time you have a sponsored patio makeover project send them my way please!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:42 pm

      LOL duly noted Lisa!

  48. Sydney D

    August 20, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    That looks like a nice grill! Enjoy!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:42 pm

      Thanks Sydney!

  49. Doris Calvert

    August 21, 2013 at 12:42 am

    I see you are smart and shop and have it all picked out first! Bet it will be a good summer back there!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:42 pm

      It was a great summer :)

  50. Halifax

    August 21, 2013 at 9:33 am

    It’s always exciting to see a renovation result. The Hampton Bay set looks divine

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:42 pm

      Thanks, we love it!

  51. mrdisco

    August 21, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    The BBQ would be perfect for rustling up some crispy, smoky #Bacon!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      LOL of course it would :)

  52. Tricha

    August 21, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    Lovely outdoor dining set and umbrella.

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you Tricha!

  53. Steph Bkn

    August 21, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Love the patio set, it definitely looks like the perfect set to have a bbq party with, comfy enough to enjoy chatting into the evening!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      Indeed! You’ve described it perfectly!

  54. Deb Dorrington

    August 22, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Entertaining in the summer is so much fun especially if you have a great patio like yours. I love the Hampton Bay dining set.

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      Thanks Deb – we love it too!

  55. seham

    August 22, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    nice!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      :)

  56. Doreen Lamoureux

    August 22, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    I love Home Depot, as well. We are getting some glider chairs for our front sunroom and also for our screen house. Can’t wait.

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      Ohhh that sounds amazing!

  57. Erika E

    August 22, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    That’s an amazing patio project. I’d like to have a lovely patio table and umbrella like that.

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:44 pm

      We’re spoiled fortunate :)

  58. Lori L. - @Miss_Elles

    August 22, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Wow, Home Depot Canada is so generous! You must be LOVING your new patio now, so happy for you! Six years is a long time to wait!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:44 pm

      It felt like EONS Lori!

  59. Olivia L

    August 23, 2013 at 12:48 am

    Oh man, that’s a sweet grill! Colour me green! :-)

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:44 pm

      Hahaha I prefer stainless steel :)

  60. Florence

    August 23, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    That looks like a really nice BBQ.

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:44 pm

      Thanks Florence!

  61. Brenda Penton

    August 25, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    That’s one mean but great looking BBQ! I’d love to have that on my patio!

    • Lena

      August 25, 2013 at 4:44 pm

      Fingers crossed for you Brenda!

  62. Jay M

    August 26, 2013 at 11:58 am

    If you’re looking to add another patio project…you could come over and finish mine?

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:47 pm

      Ha! I’m very expensive :)

  63. Clifford

    August 26, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    Looks like your patio is going to be awesome, I think we need to expand ours as it’s too small when we have a big crowd over.

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:47 pm

      That’s why I chose a larger patio – I love entertaining!

  64. Lori-Airbnb Superhost

    August 26, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Looks like Christmas is coming early!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:48 pm

      Indeed it did!

  65. stacey dempsey

    August 27, 2013 at 4:11 am

    I have always wanted one of those large patio umbrellas, very cool

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:48 pm

      I LOVE the large umbrella because it keeps the entire patio so shady!

  66. BobbiJo Pentney

    August 27, 2013 at 8:43 am

    It is always great to have a plan.

  67. jan

    August 27, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Great choices. Love the BBQ.

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks Jan!

  68. Alisha Duncan

    August 27, 2013 at 11:08 am

    I love before and after shots. We recently bought our first home so I am getting ideas from others for our new home. Our backyard is lacking so it’s time for a little facelift!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:49 pm

      Perfect for 2014 Alisha!

  69. Brad K

    August 27, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Webers are excellent BBQs!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:49 pm

      They are without doubt the top of the line!

  70. Nicole B

    August 27, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    I love the patio set! It is gorgeous!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:49 pm

      Thank you Nicole!

  71. Bons

    August 27, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    Lovely, exactly what I need.

  72. Elizabeth Friesen (@emfriesen)

    August 28, 2013 at 12:27 am

    You definitely deserve Wife of the Year for this!!! Wow!!! :D

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:50 pm

      Hahaha I’ll have to show your comment to my husband! Thanks!

  73. Teresa Claire

    August 28, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    The boys birthdays must keep you very busy!! Those special days are busy regardless but to add birthdays to the mix…Sara’s B Day always worked out to be the first day of school…so I think I know what you are talking about.

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:50 pm

      Ah, I doubt going back to school is much of a birthday present :) You probably had to make it extra special!

  74. MCan

    August 29, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Wow, I would BBQ every single day of the year! What a beauty :)

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:51 pm

      Trust me, my husband is trying to figure out if we can move it to the garage so we can do just that!

  75. Viv Sluys

    August 29, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Oh how my husband would love this! I am all about eating outdoors in the summer but I just put our dining room table out on the deck to eat out there or have a picnic on the lawn

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:51 pm

      Oooh, good luck!

  76. Lynn M

    August 31, 2013 at 10:06 am

    Wow,thats one gorgeous grill!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:52 pm

      It certainly is – thanks Lynn!

  77. Tanis

    August 31, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    Home Depot is awesome! I like the bbq – hubby could make masterpieces out of that!!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:52 pm

      Everything we ate this summer was a masterpiece – we love our grill!

  78. tasha may

    September 1, 2013 at 11:01 am

    I LOVE Home Depot, they have everything we need!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:52 pm

      Absolutely agree Tasha!

  79. Shari K

    September 1, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    That Gas Grill is exactly what my family needs! Ours is so old now. I want one!!!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:53 pm

      Good luck in the giveaway, Shari!

  80. stacey h

    September 2, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    the umbrella is great – such a pretty color and it looks great with the stand

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:53 pm

      Definitely one of my favourite parts of the set…

  81. angela m

    September 3, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Wow what great choices you picked. I love the patio set. And I think any wife would get that status if they got that BBQ :-)

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:53 pm

      What can I say? I’m an awesome wife.

  82. Shirley

    September 5, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    That sounds so exciting. Is it finished by now?

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:54 pm

      Yes, it’s all done Shirley!

  83. Aimee R

    September 5, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    Love the grill, would love to have that for my guy.

  84. Cathy C

    September 7, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    I love the umbrella but nothing makes the backyard more enjoyable than a good BBQ and a great place to eat the food made on the great BBQ. I also think a nice BBQ changes how you feel about spending time in the patio. Looking at an ugly old BBQ day after day spoils the view. Looking at a nice shiney one that works will give you (and Hubby) and happy feeling each time you see it or use it. Enjoy phase one of the new space.

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 4:59 pm

      Aw, thanks Cathy!

  85. Jennifer I.

    September 7, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    I have been eying up that same patio set for some time! It would be great for family get togethers! We have been frequenting HD a lot lately since we bought an older home last fall!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      Yep, it’s the perfect place to spruce up a home for sure!

  86. Cheryl (@loucheryl)

    September 7, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Home Depot is AWESOME! We bought all off our supplies from them for our 2nd floor reno. Good luck with your deck!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      Thanks Cheryl!

  87. Tammy Dalley

    September 8, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    Love the grill! Cant wait to see pics of the finished project

  88. Laura Martin

    September 8, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    Love the gill I can’t to read on to see the pictures!

  89. Cristy Doris

    September 8, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    It’s always confusing looking into which outdoor furniture is going to stand up to harsh weather conditions and which won’t (which is really a bummer bc then you need storage for when the winter sets in…and with a small house like ours its not that simple!)…thanks for ideas on here. Gave us a lot to think about!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 5:01 pm

      You’re welcome Cristy! I’ll pack away my cushions and umbrella and hope the best for my table and chairs :)

  90. trekkerr57

    September 8, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    Is it ever a beauty. Makes your mouth water just thinking about the growlies you could make!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 5:01 pm

      Hahaha!

  91. Sharlene

    September 8, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    That set would be amazing for my family – with 4 kids everyone would have their favourite seat to pick.

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 5:01 pm

      Oh, indeed they would! It’s a perfectly large table!

  92. diane welburn

    September 8, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    the patio set is beautiful!

  93. Carrie

    September 8, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    What an amazing grill!

  94. Jennifer Lo

    September 8, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    Love the grill!

  95. Jennifer Hammond

    September 8, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    step 1 get a house…step 2 project patio!! On my to do list lol!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 5:01 pm

      LOL good luck Jennifer!

  96. LindaL

    September 8, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    Wow looks amazing! My son was born on Mothers day also! Such a nice gift!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      Such a nice gift – indeed!

  97. Carole Dube

    September 8, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    Looks amazing especially the BBQ.

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      Thanks Carole!

  98. J

    September 8, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    I’ve always like taking a detour through Home Depot’s outdoor furniture/decor area. The hardest part is tearing myself away from picturing a table or a series of pots outside my home.

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      Ah – a series of pots is next on my list :)

  99. Harvinderks

    September 8, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    My hubby would love a barbecue like this!

    • Lena

      September 14, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      It’s a beauty!

  100. Robyn L

    September 9, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    enjoy time! we love Home Depot when we get to the city also.

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