It's FINISHED! Our backyard oasis is finally complete after a year's worth of projects!

The final piece of the puzzle came together the evening before my first Thirty-One party, so I was able to entertain the guests on the patio surrounded by the serene sound of the water fountain. Hubs did such a great job, and he did it on one of the hottest afternoons of the year. He's so proud of it, and he should be! It's the perfect finishing touch to our relaxing, inviting backyard.

Featuring flagstone rock and surrounded by egg rock and fresh landscaping plants, the pond and fountain are now the centerpieces of our backyard. I can't wait to lie in the hammock this fall and listen to the fountain of water.

Let's take a trip down memory lane. Here's the last year's worth of DIY, built-by-Hubs projects that led to our new backyard retreat. Enjoy!

Last summer, we began a backyard project that has grown into an entire backyard remodel. It is just as I had envisioned, and we're putting the finishing touches on it: Landscaping.

If you've been following along with our DIY backyard makeover we began last summer, you'll remember this awesome boardwalk we built. We had plans for it to lead to this great little beach-inspired fire pit. Then, fall and winter came and we got a bit lazy. Now, I'm so happy to share with you the finished product!

When thinking of Oklahoma in terms of physical landscape, many people view it as flat pastures and grassland...the southern plains...rolling hills at best. Our state's highest point is a stone's throw from Colorado and a drive across Western Oklahoma will put anyone to sleep. However, one of my favorite landscapes is that of the Ouachita Mountains in Southeast Oklahoma.