...aren't before and after photos the best?! I love when bloggers post them because they really show the dramatic change that comes about when one becomes inspired to alter the look of something. So, I thought I'd show you a before and after of my own in this post. At our lake house, the need to locate a spectic field left us with this very ugly and very visible scar on part of the property. Over the last year, I've been greening it, bit by bit, by throwing lawn alternative seeds which have resulted in mostly clovers, little daisies and pansies, and by planting shrubs, trees, and perennials on the perimeter as you can't plant anything of substance right on top of the septic field. Take a look at the result...
before:
after:
I'm thrilled that I found the first photo which I took almost exactly year ago because it puts a huge smile on my face when I look at the second one which I took very recently. I think that it's such a good idea to take photos throughout the stages of a major project, such as building a house, laying out a new garden, or renovating a space, because you really see the progress you made and it is so very rewarding to see that after all the work you've put into it! If I hadn't taken the photo of our septic field last year, I'm pretty sure I would not have remembered how barren this space looked only a year ago. (I find it so exciting to see how the butterfly bush in the forefront filled out over this summer... Wow!) This green space of mine is still a work in progress, but it's amazing to already see how green it's become in only a year and looking at the two photos above definitely inspires me to keep working on it. (It drove me so crazy last year whenever I looked at it, and because of the way it sticks out as it's on top of a hill and is somewhat rounded, a friend called it our helipad!)
Do you have any good before and after's to share? (Please leave a note in the comments if you do.)
Talk to you soon...
How VERY nice! You're right, it's a great idea to take pictures at different stages of a project. We tend to forget the befores... and it is so rewarding to see them after!
Posted by: Ana | September 27, 2012 at 01:29 PM
It looks beautiful! And that is just in one years time. Well done!
Posted by: Sandy | September 27, 2012 at 03:49 PM
I too LOVE before and after pictures. Having an ugly blank septic tank spot of my own to fill and with spring setting in in Australia - I am now all inspired! If only the rain would stop.
Posted by: Anna S | September 27, 2012 at 06:27 PM
So, so beautiful!! Loved seeing the before and after! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | September 27, 2012 at 09:39 PM
The mind plays tricks, you don't remember how bad it was before and so you appreciate your hard work more. No befores and afters of gardens for me, I am rubbish at gardening, just mow the lawn and hack at the weeds occasionally! Fiona
Posted by: Fiona (KnitKnatKnotUK) | September 28, 2012 at 12:13 AM
Oh you have done a wonderful job, definitely not even a whiff of helipad now! I love befores and afters too, mine are mostly of me painting my house and getting rid of all the custard coloured walls. mel x
Posted by: bungalowgirl | September 28, 2012 at 03:25 AM
I LOVE before and after photos! Your's is a fantastic makeover! Here is my favorite of my furniture makeovers: http://whatsthatgonnabe.blogspot.com/2011_02_01_archive.html
Hope you like!
Posted by: Emily | October 01, 2012 at 03:46 PM
What a great transformation, so nice to things growing again
I have a before and after to share but its more like a comparison of how little has changed in 8 years than showing difference
http://ahandfulofhope.blogspot.co.uk/
Posted by: Helen | October 02, 2012 at 02:38 PM
I love befores and afters. A few years ago I bought a run down cottage and spent 7 years doing it up, along with creating an old fashioned cottage garden! The sense of achievement that you get from looking at photos is wonderful as you quickly forget how it used to look. Well done on just a year!
Posted by: Chel Craggs | October 22, 2012 at 04:50 AM