YOU GUYS! I never knew I was in the market for a pretty new hose and matching accessories until I spotted these chic garden supplies from Garden Glory. I mean, WOW… They literally found a way to make hoses sexy WHAT!?!? Yeah. Honestly, I’ve NEVER liked the hose holder options. They are all pretty generic, …
Creating Backyard Escapes for Your Summer Soirées
You know when you walk into a space and are immediately drawn to a certain area, and you just want to exist there for a moment in time because somehow the energy is calling out to you, begging you to experience it for just a while? That’s the feeling I wanted to create when thinking …
Outdoor Living // Bright & Bold Patio Space
I think I accidentally stumbled on Tobi Fairley Interior Design via Joss & Main‘s design magazine, Plume and got lost in her portfolio of brightly patterned rooms and traditional spaces. I love when I find something new on the internet that I haven’t seen all over Pinterest already, and maybe it’s because I just generally …
4 Super-Easy Outdoor DIY Painted Rug Ideas
By guest contributor Jennifer Lutz Rugs aren’t just for the living room anymore – or indoors only, for that matter. An outdoor rug can really pull together a porch or patio, and with a bit of DIY know-how, they’re easy to make. Not to mention, they’re less expensive than store-bought rugs. Here are some tips …
Summer Pool Party with Crocs
Let me just start off by saying, for the millionth time, that I am impressed every time a new pair of Crocs shoes arrive at my doorstep. Not only are they well made, ridiculously light-weight, comfortable, AND affordable, they are stylish as well. My husband literally has not taken them off since he slipped on …
Cheers to the Freakin’ Weekend!
I’ll drink to that!! It’s been a long and busy week and even though I have a full weekend of photo-editing and caption-writing for my book ahead of me, I’m still so so happy it’s Friday! A few evenings ago we had a little impromptu Summer cocktail soiree in our backyard where I made delicious …
You Took a White Orchid Turned it Blue
What I’m Wearing* Blue and White Eva Franco dress from a MyHabit sale …I actually love this dress but all the details don’t really read on camera.* Nude Boutique 9 anklestrap heels* Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Noe bucket bag* Gucci classic stripe round cat eye sunglasses * Title: lyrics from White Stripes “Blue Orchid” The …
Summer 2010 : Installment no. 3
Our friend Mr. Timm Perry, who has earned the position of head bbqer at our house {not to mention fantastic dog-sitter}, has just booked a little part in the not so little HBO show Big Love and we are ever so proud and excited for him. Nice job Tbone.
Project: Backyard – Patio & Pool …continued
Since my last patio/outdoor living space post I’ve added a few new details: decorative throw pillows, a faux leather ottoman, a leafy plant in a blue pot, bbq {unseen} & an umbrella for shade. This is a view from the pool side and while I’m not a huge fan of the chain link fence, it …
Outdoor Living Space Before & AfterProject: Backyard Garden Planter
When we moved into this house I noticed a pile of extra bricks placed neatly in a corner of our garage and immediately had the idea to use them to replace the ugly plastic border around the backyard garden planter. And every single time I look out the windows into the backyard I think about …