The latest update on our backyard pool build! Watch as our custom concrete pool takes shape with rebar installation, passing county inspections, and the thrilling concrete pour.

It’s been a minute since our last backyard update, but we’ve been busy behind the scenes! From navigating HOA approvals to prepping our sloped yard, here is everything we’ve done to finally break ground on our custom concrete pool.

Navigating our sloped backyard meant finding a pool builder who understood both high-end engineering and our modern heritage aesthetic. Here is why we chose Southern Elegance Pools to bring our vision to life, plus a first look at the incredible 3D designs!

You’ve seen every corner of my home, but there’s one space I’ve consciously hidden: our backyard. Defined by a sloped lawn we couldn't tame and a dream that felt out of reach, we finally decided 2026 was the year to change that. Here is exactly how we navigated the overwhelming search for a pool builder who could handle our 'un-buildable' lot.

We’ve kept this corner of our home hidden for years, but the secret is finally out. We’re tackling our largest project yet: a complete transformation of our sloped backyard into a functional, modern heritage-inspired oasis, complete with a pool and a very big wish list.