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Top 8 Picks for Outdoor Accessories

This week, I am getting to spend some much needed time with my family in Florida!

As we've sat and enjoyed the ocean breeze outdoors so much this week, it got me thinking about my favorite accessories for outdoor patios, gazebos, and porches.

Do you need some tips on how to make your back patio feel a little more homey this summer? Ready to do some entertaining but embarrassed of your thrown together porch?

Put these accessories to WORK:

Pillows: Always incorporate pillows on your seating. Even though you are outdoors, you still want to be comfortable, and pillows add the touch of color and comfort you are looking for.

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Colorful Umbrella: For your perfect pool setting. A pop of color above a couple of pool chairs is needed to complete your oasis.

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Garden Stools: These became popular several years ago, but we love seeing them used in unordinary places. Like as bunching stools, or decor in a garden.

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Wire Outdoor Chair: Incorporating unexpected seating into a normal setting will almost always be a conversation starter for you and your guests you plan to entertain this summer!

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"Ball O' Fire" Fire Pit: Depending on where you live, it might still get a bit chilly in the evenings, and what is more perfect than this modern fire pit?

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Area Rugs: This is a MUST for any patio. It brings the indoors -- out! It softens the hard ground and provides a place to pop some color.

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Planters: We LOVE planters. When you find the perfect succulent or fern to add to this modern planter, it will transform any sidewalk or flowerbed instantly.

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Lanterns: What patio would be complete without an awesome lantern? This is one to love for sure. With it's modern lines and clean hurricane candle, we are swooning over this guy.

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Now get to putting that patio together ;)

Thursday, June 25, 2015 Comments: 0

Even though it is "freezing" in Dallas right now,
it IS time to start thinking about the great outdoors!

Many of you are traveling for Spring Break this week, but
if not, get outside and get a jumpstart on your outdoor living space.

Here is mine... (I need it to look like this again... since
now it is dull, dreary and... dirty!)

And this side of the patio... covered with pollen- sigh...
(and dead plants:)

Now let's work on yours...

PATIOS: They are a part of our lifestyle -- extending our family rooms
into the outdoors to take advantage of nature, sun, and fresh air.
They are transitional spaces that blend the best of indoor and outdoor life.
More than ever, patios are where we entertain guests, spend time with families,
or just get away from it all. Drool over these beautiful patios and
steal some of the ideas to try in your own outdoor getaway!

Candles?? Yes please.

Color, Color, and more Color!

Accessorize with lanterns, baskets and pillows

Garden stools are the best kept secret...until now!

Wall Planters! (Easily a DIY project)

Create your own hanging garden

Even though it is outdoor, don't be afraid to make it look like home

I would feel like I was at a resort everytime I walked outside if I lived here! Amazing.
(Yet again, more garden stools!)

For a natural, organic, and free-ing look, try hanging glass (or clean plastic) bottles
filled with flowers and hung with twine from trees, or a covered patio.

Even if it's not Christmas, a few lights make everything seem a little more festive!

I found a few outdoor specials today while browsing around and
thought I'd share in case you've been inspired!!

Horchow Tables

Horchow Garden Stools

Pottery Barn Lanterns

Pottery Barn's Capiz Votive Holder

Pottery Barn's Magnolia Blossom String Lights

Pottery Barn's Punched Ceramic Lanterns

Until Next Time,

Saturday, March 10, 2012 Comments: 2

Before and After: My Yard...Outdoor Living

Here you go... a sneak peek (I get asked for this a lot!).

While every designer's house is always a work in progress,
mine has come along in the two years we've lived here.

There are several photos on my newly updated website, but I will
feature some of my favorite spaces from time to time... starting with the outside-
since that is where we all need to be these days!

Outdoor spaces are all the rage!

Let's go backwards-

After: