Go To Your Outdoor Happy Place!

Spring is such a wonderful time of year here in Houston. We've got breeze, it's not too hot yet and the mosquitoes are NOT stalking your every move (thank goodness). It's during this time of year that I am so thankful to have such a great outdoor space. Reading, blogging, watching my little one play are all done from under my huge umbrella on the patio. If you don't have the outdoor setup of your dreams, check out some of these ideas and get it ready in time for this time, next year!

All the color and the homemade canopy. Love.

(photo from Houzz)

Simple table and chairs surrounded by LOTS of flowers!

(photo from Pinterest)

 Well, YEAH!
(photo from Miss Design)

 Just add lounge chairs.... and maybe a nap.
(photo from Garden Rooms)

Well, I think I found my inspiration for next Spring!
(photo from Aged and Gilded)

So simple and serene.
(photo from Pupila*Pixel)

Lots of lounging to be done here! AND instructions for the DIY canvas awning!
(photo and how to from Pretty Prudent)

Beautiful Sydney Home!!

This fabulous home in Sydney has so much to celebrate! I love all the beautiful wood, the big sliding doors that open to the backyard, the big balcony upstairs, gorgeous kitchen, the covered outdoor area, the pool!!! Yes to it all!
(all photos from freshome)

 

Love for The Great Outdoors!

I love, love, love a great outdoor space! Especially during this time of year when the weather is not too hot, the sun is shining and we have a nice breeze.... Oh yeah! So, naturally, I went looking for some outdoor area design ideas! Here's what I found...

 I love all the color here! And, it's pretty simple. 2 chairs and an ottoman. Lovely.

(photo from Better Homes and Gardens)

Even if you don't have a lot of space, you can still make it fabulous! 
(photo from Design Sponge)

Don't have a covered outdoor area? Make one out of a storage shed! Brilliant.
(photo from we heart it)

Awesome!
(photo from Centsational Girl)

One day I will have an outdoor area this amazing! Cushy loungers in the grass with a giant movie screen! YES!
(photo from Pinterest)

Oh my. SOOO fabulous.
(photo from the style files)

All I can say is WOW!
(photo from StumbleUpon)