Front Stoop Perfection

Such a gorgeous front stoop. Especially love the ceramic planters! A little eye candy to get you thinking about your outside spaces.

 



Where I want to be...

This is such a happy space. The thing about warm climates that gets me is all the open air rooms you see. Makes me so jealous and wonder why I didn't settle down in a warmer area. Oh well, at the end of the day, I'm a four seasons kind of gal.

 

Happy Valentines day and happy weekend!

 





Outside Everything

Isn't spring the best? Seeing things in bloom and feeling the warm breeze really does wonders.

All the sudden my focus goes from inside my house to outside. I'm pondering planters and lanterns, while folding down recipes to test out on the grill.

 

This has always been a great outside space - cozy with the perfect amount of comfort and color.

 

 

I love this outdoor set from Ballard {here}

 

A great little bar cart for outside...perfect for entertaining. {here}

 

Nom nom nom...amazing invention. Taco rack for the grill - love this. {here}

 

Unbreakable and snazzy margarita glasses {here}

 

Outdoor Diamond Pillow {here}



Peppy Outdoor Umbrellas

Loving the colorful vibe of these outdoor umbrellas from World Market.

Rio Carnival Stripe Umbrella here

Emberglow Timberlake Umbrella here

Yellow Goddess Beach Umbrella here

Red Lotus Umbrella here

Sambal Multi-Stripe Beach Umbrella here



Outdoor Looks

I spent the last few weeks dwelling over outdoor looks as Pat and I were trying to decide on patio furniture. There are so many different styles, but ultimately I had to think about the practicality and maintenance of materials.

These are images I loved.

Image via Coastal Living

Image via Southern Accents

Image via Coastal Living

Image via Coastal Living

Image via Coastal Living

We finally decided on the Carmel Collection from Restoration Hardware. Made up of rustproof metal, I felt that this would be easy to clean and maintain. I like the elegant looking "X" on the back of the furniture and the arm detailing.






For cushions I selected a natural/off white color for the sofa and arm chairs. With the fabric below I plan to have dining seat cushions and throw pillows made to vamp up the color and style. Here are the fabrics I am leaning towards {although I've changed it almost every day...}

Outdoor Spring Things

It's going to be a beautiful week, so I'm going to go ahead and say it - spring is in the air! All this weather and timing has prompted me to {finally} focus on sprucing up our front entrance. I added planters, a wreath and an American flag. Amazing how such simple things bring a smile to my face.

I love the little nest and eggs on this wreath - from Pottery Barn

I was on the hunt for planters and went back and forth on what I had in mind and the look I wanted. I ended up bumping in to these Smith & Hawkin planters at Target and was ecstatic.

What spring things are you doing at home?

A few other ideas I had brewing...

Pottery Barn Faux Fern & Magnolia Wreath

Pottery barn Faux Trailing Dogwood Wreath

Pottery Barn Saigon Planters

Ballard Designs Chapelle Round Planters

Ballard Designs Zinc Planters

Target Smith & Hawken planter



Outdoor Sale Goods

Every time I pop over to Horchow, I see a great sale and feel the need to share...all outdoor goods are 25% off. Last day for the sale, so get shopping! Warm weather will be here before we know it!

Openwork Garden Seat here 

Portobello Lantern here

Fretwork Tables here

Ikat Indoor Outdoor Rugs here

Place mats here

Gray Studded Planter here