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My Pretty Red Barn

By Manuela Williams

Yes, I finally, finally have a red barn of my own! I started Phase I of this project last year (to paint the barn) and now it’s done and onto Phase II!

rusty barn star

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Here’s how it looked July 2008.  I used to have yellow jasmine and pink roses growing up one side and we used to have a pond.

white barn

Here’s the barn painted red.

red barn

I just have to hang my barn star back up. I was thinking of painting it but it’s so rusty I think I’ll just leave it alone.

side red barn

Phase II is to add a shrub/perennial border around the outside. I cut down the jasmine that I had growing because it was just too wild. I also cut down the pink climbing rose but it seems to be coming back. So far I planted a rhododendron because I don’t have any and I bought a Limelight Hydrangea (been wanting one of those). Not sure what else I’ll plant or how big I’m going to make it.

 rhododendron

Isn’t that a pretty rhododendron!

arbor on barn

Phase III is to create a seating area under the arbor and Phase IV is to build a pond for us to look at whilst sitting under said arbor 🙂 .

I showed you some photos of red barns back in January.

barn door

I”m so happy to have my very own red barn!

 

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Comments

  1. Diana says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Congratulations on completion of phase I! I love that seating area — I can’t wait to see how you fix it up.

  2. Adrienne says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    I love your red barn! Can’t wait to see more. It’s going to be wonderful!
    ~Adrienne~

  3. Kathleen Grace says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Love it! I love all barns, I really do, but crisp red and white barns are my all time favorite. They are so iconic and look beautiful sitting on the bright green grass.

  4. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Very neat, Manuela! So happy you finally got your red barn! Your plans sound good and I’m looking forward to seeing the border you plant. We had a pond at our old house, but a year before we sold we filled it in and planted grass. It wasn’t very big but was nice {when it was clean and clear} to look at and hear the fountain. Too many leaks led to frustration and we figured we be better off for resale anyway {especially for people with small kids because it was at ground level}.

  5. Linda says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    That’s fun that you now have the “Red Barn” that you have been wanting! I like your plans for the seating, and pond…and for the plants. It will be really nice…and a place to enjoy!

    Linda

  6. Pamela Gordon says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    Hi Manuela. Your barn looks really cute painted red. I love the sitting area you’ll have under the arbour. I can picture vines or roses climbing up the arbour too for shade. A beautiful spot to enjoy a cup of tea or a glass of iced tea on a hot day! Blessings, Pamela

  7. Glenda/MidSouth says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Looks like a mini of the big ones – you did good. 😀

  8. Julie says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    OH I am SO happy that you got your red barn. I know it just makes you smile every time you look out there and get to see it. Yay…One day, maybe I will have a red barn building. 🙂 Thanks for sharing the barn, the plans, the dreams, and the pretties!…Inspiring! {{hugs}} xo

  9. Theresa H. Roach says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    I LOVE your red barn! I think that it is SO pretty and I know it is HAPPY:) Have a blessed evening, HUGS!

  10. Vee says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    Nothing like a sweet red barn. It looks perfect. I was wondering why you took down the pond feature… I know that there was a good and logical reason. It will be so nice to have a place to sit and enjoy a new pond.

    • Manuela says

      April 11, 2012 at 9:40 pm

      Chipmunks made a hole in our liner so it was empty for a while then we were going to move so we filled it in. The next one we make will be with one of those rigid pre-formed liners.

  11. Melanie says

    April 11, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    I love your little red barn! Very clever that your making a seating area next to it. Is this in your back yard? If so, I’m envious of all the trees you have in back, making for some great privacy.

  12. Bettsi says

    April 11, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    And it’s wonderful! Love it!

  13. Pat says

    April 12, 2012 at 2:11 am

    Manuela~ such a transformation!
    I love it already. It will be fabulous when everything else is filled in just the way you want it.

    I (being from TEXAS) LOVE THE STAR in all it’s rusty glory!

    Pat

  14. Tracy says

    April 12, 2012 at 6:32 am

    Gorgeous! I can’t wait to paint my shed barn red. It will probably be next year though before I get to that. But it will sure bring some cheery color to the yard. 🙂

  15. Debbie says

    April 12, 2012 at 6:45 am

    It looks great. I remember phase I so I liked seeing phase II. I can just picture how pretty it’s going to look with the sitting area and pond. (And I hope you do leave the star thing rusty.I think that would be pretty against the red.)

  16. Deanna says

    April 12, 2012 at 7:16 am

    Love your red barn! I think it’s great!

    The whole project will be great when finished!

  17. Rose H says

    April 12, 2012 at 8:32 am

    Superb!

  18. Jennifer says

    April 12, 2012 at 8:49 am

    Love it! Great red barn and I love the plans you have for it. You have such a knack for cozy and attractive landscaping!

  19. Sue says

    April 12, 2012 at 9:01 am

    You always amaze me with the amount of work that you get done, Manuela! Are you sure you don’t have little elves helping you? 🙂 The barn looks great painted in the traditional red. I’m sure you’ll have this area looking good in no time. You rhodie is gorgeous- not sure if they do well up here, but I do like them. ~ Sue

    • Manuela says

      April 12, 2012 at 11:19 am

      I wish I had elves!! I’ve been painting this barn since last year. So yes, I do get things done but not quickly 🙂

  20. The Working Home Keeper says

    April 12, 2012 at 9:09 am

    How beautiful! I love it!

    Mary Ellen
    The Working Home Keeper

  21. Mergath says

    April 12, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    Beautiful! It’s going to be amazing after phase III is complete. 🙂

  22. Kathryn Griffin says

    April 12, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    OMGosh! That is the cutest thing ever! Love it!! Thank you for the visit and sweet comment @TheDedicatedHouse. It means the world. Wishing you a grand day! Toodles, Kathryn

  23. Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita says

    April 12, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    I love it! Congratulations!!!

  24. Mimi Sue says

    April 12, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    It’s a beauty Manuela! Many happy hours to come sitting under the arbor enjoying your new pond. Mimi

  25. Heather :) :) :) says

    April 12, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    OH, this is so CUTE…and red is my favorite color, but of course my opinion is completely “unbiased” 🙂 🙂 🙂 There’s something about a red/white barn that is really Americana for me 😉 🙂 I think the arbor/seating area will look really nice once it’s all done!!! I remember my pastor has an arbor on his back porch…and it heed intertwining grapevines…which kept everyone cool…and fed, if they were hungry 🙂 🙂 Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather 🙂 🙂 🙂

  26. Jodie Lynch says

    April 12, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    You have your own barn? Lucky girl. Love it.

  27. Patty says

    April 12, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    I love it!!! What a perfect addition to your suburban farm. I bet it feels wonderful to check Phase II off your to do list. The plantings look good, too. Patty

  28. Cynthia says

    April 12, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    I love the red barn I can’t wait to the seating area and what is to come.

    Cynthia

  29. Cindy says

    April 12, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    I love red barns, too! I’m so happy for you, I hope you are able to quickly finish what you are hoping to and will soon be sitting under the arbor enjoying the pond. It’s going to be lovely!
    Hugs, Cindy

  30. AmyW says

    April 13, 2012 at 9:59 am

    LOVE it! It will bring a smile to your face every time you look in that direction. The pergola is a great touch.

  31. Lisa~A Cottage To Me says

    April 13, 2012 at 10:03 am

    That’s a great red barn! My hubby is starting to build our shed. I can’t wait to have something to decorate and put plants around. Good choice leaving your star rusty!

  32. Debbie says

    April 14, 2012 at 8:33 am

    Hi Manuela! I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! And your new garden and pond will be perfect. I’ve been wanting a lime hydrangea too and that is a very pretty rhodie! I vote to leave the star rusty too!

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