An Inviting Stone Patio

By Brian Vanden Brink

For those of us living in the northeast this winter it might be hard to remember how it feels to be outside in mid summer enjoying a lovely patio like this one in Connecticut. The sun warming the stones, birds chirping in the fresh air and just the peace and tranquility of a summer afternoon. Simple adirondack chairs and a red painted deacon’s bench provide the seating while the sheltering tree overhead creates a welcome shade, making an inviting setting for an outdoor lunch. Ahhh…

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