It's been awhile since I've posted in my blog and the above picture is why.  After several slips on the old pool ladder, my husband spray painted a line in the grass.  This is a "oh no you didn't" thing with me.  A spray painted line in the grass will always be followed up with a build :-)  And build we did.

The design was discussed and discussed and researched and finally settled on.  So the framing went in and post put down and cemented in.

We had friends over for a visit and he suggested the double entry which we liked so the stairs were put on for a double entrance as well as steps to the upper deck.

We go fishing in Marathon each fall so we thought a "boat dock" feel would be appropriate for our taste.  And the following pictures are of those decorations and the furniture.  We found the chairs and table at Old Time Pottery, on sale and they worked with the budget I had for decorating.  I still have a table and lazy susan coming but this much is now done.

I love the paddle and balls.

Add in an anchor, life preserver and propeller and of course at every boat dock there is a pelican. This one is solar and gives off a nice yellow glow at night.

When something makes me laugh out loud while shopping for decorations, it must come home.

Looking down from the top deck

Looking in from the side

All of my landscaping has a fairy garden. I was able to find "seaside fairy items"...I know...magic was happening :-)

And every boat dock needs the old sailor.

And the ships wheel and boat rope. There is another solar light that you can see on the other side.

All that is left is to enjoy our new summer pool side deck :-)  

Magic is everywhere - if you look.  That's my dirt for this day. Hope to "see" you again soon.