Holly - I love your gazebo and the brick patio! Looks awesome! A neighbor of mine has a gazebo that looks very similar. I love the corner shelves on it, too! I agree with John that the expanded patio will give you more room for plants! A very nice area for everyone to sit in the shade and enjoy the view! I can't wait to see your topiary area and the paths. It's looking good already and will just get better as you add more. I hope you will continue to share photos of your expansion.
John - You garden area is shaping up nicely with all the plants you have added! I love the cottage garden theme! Perfect! I still can't get over how beautiful those stained windows look! I love that idea! And I still can't get over how cheap you built it! Amazing!!! I would love to see close-ups of your plants when they start blooming! It's going to be stunning this year!