Nicely done
@Eric4home.
Is that plumbers foam sealant you used between the extruded polystyrene? I like your solution of using the composite deck boards as a sill plate. Tough stuff. As far as timing is concerned how long did you let the concrete cure before etching/staining? Also how did you achieve those nice rounded edges visible in the last detail photo?
P.S.
This post would make a great Idea.
P.P.S. "...strips of carpet I use on the garden walks..."?