Normandy Park Restoration

Got the parking pad wall tied into the rest by running a small wall up the driveway.  I think it needs a little more work, but it's better. Also built a bookshelf using pipe and Ikea butcher block counter tops.  Just wasn't happy with the plain white shelves.

Major rock work done.  Just need to tie it in along the driveway some, add some more crushed rock, and then landscaping.

Started, but will need to order more rock

Just wrapped up, needs more bark and some planting, but looks much better than before.

Started with 5.5 tons of Lynch Creek Basalt. Wanted to do the upper retaining wall first, as it was simpler and I wanted to learn my lessons there.  Started with it all dug up. And after a full day of work Wall face is done, side not quite.  Step 2 will be a smaller wall above it and about 3' back, up to the level of the grass.

Gonna see if I can knock out the retaining wall before Winter.  Started with this (old pics): Had some boards up to show where the wall will be.  Inserted this: Started doing some damage: And now have this: Isn't fully leveled, and will need to add more rock, but I'm probably going to asphalt it.

Put some Ikea Billy bookshelves in the bedroom.  I was thinking about building some custom,but I can't buy the raw wood for as cheap as these are. Put Ikea butcher block on top of the low pieces.  This matches the built-in desk.  I was considering building these in with trim, but not sure I'd gain much from that.