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It's ALMOST Summer time

Summer is approaching ....

In honor of summer, what are some ways to use natural foliage to create

an atmosphere of sweet summertime.

Do you want to spend your summer evenings in a beautiful place? Try adding vines to your porch or pergola to change it up a bit for the season.

Houzz recently featured a few of their favorite ways to use vines and these are TCI's favorite from the list!

1. Pergola Cover

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2. Wall Patterns

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And our most favorite:

3. Curtain of Leaves

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How dreamy is this?!

Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Comments: 0

Vines and Sweet Summertime

Happy first REAL week of summer!

In honor of summer, what are some ways to use natural foliage to create

an atmosphere of sweet summertime.

Do you want to spend your summer evenings in a beautiful place? Try adding vines to your porch or pergola to change it up a bit for the season.

Houzz recently featured a few of their favorite ways to use vines and these are TCI's favorite from the list!

1. Pergola Cover

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2. Wall Patterns

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And our most favorite:

3. Curtain of Leaves

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How dreamy is this?!

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Comments: 0

How To - Make a Pretty Patio

Now that the weather is starting to get more mild and beautiful, we all like to relax after a long day ... on the patio ...with a glass of wine!

But what are some easy ways to add some FUN to your space and make it feel more at home?

Try these TIPS!

Maximize Wall Space - add wall planters and succulents for easy care

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Add Calming Noises - a water feature is always a nice touch and helps drown out other noises.

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Incorporate Drapery: for a pop of color or touch of softness

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Hang Decorative Lights: even if they don't put off a whole lot of light, the ambiance is definitely set

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Add a fun banner or pendant: a touch of homemade always makes everyone feel better

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Steer away from Neutrals and TOWARDS Color!

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Now step out and take action!!

Friday, April 22, 2016 Comments: 0

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

Hot Outdoor Design Trends

Welcome to the first "official" week of summer!

Even though it has felt like summer for a while here, we can say it has officially begun ;)

In honor of the summer season, what better way to kick it off, than to show off the latest outdoor design trends?

The Decoista Architecture and Interior Design website has highlighted many hot trends for Summer 2014, and we want to share a few with you, along with how we are integrating these trends!

Casual Decor with Pops of Color

Begin with hues of blue and white and add in pops of yellow or orange. Then create comfortable furniture such as a hammock or a few nice chaise lounges. We like to add a throw pillow here or there in an accent color,

or a cute little colored table to the mix for a pop.

Traci Connell Interiors Frisco Project

Cool off with flowing water

Water always relaxes. Whether you are on the beach listening to the waves crashing…or in your backyard pretending you are on the beach ;)

Incorporate a water feature into your design.

by Castanes Architects

Indoors venture outdoors.

Make the patio and extension of the living area.

We just completed this stunning home in fairview with sliding glass doors that lead off the living area into an open patio with outdoor kitchen and pizza oven!

Traci Connell Interiors Fairview Project

Add unique lighting in new places

This requires you to think outside the box. Whether you are dangling lights from your cabana or patio…. or adding under-lights to your chaise lounges…who doesn't oooo and ahhh over some good lighting?

by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

Thursday, June 26, 2014 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.