Outside Living Inspiration

Now that we have our own outdoor space, I'm in the process of deciding how to furnish it! There is so much you can do with an outdoor space, whether small or large.

via Interiors Porn

via House Beautiful

I've been looking for some furniture that will fit into our space and some great outdoor accessories that are durable enough to stay outdoors.

With a set like this I would probably set up my computer and work outside!

This set is a refreshing change from traditional outdoor furnishing.  Remember that you can always swap out the chair cushions if you're feeling the need for a change...

I like the clean minimal lines of this table and chair set. All of these options above were found at Oldrids & Downtown.

Now for some accessories for my new outdoor space:

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Stripes are a classic, and I think look especially good poolside.

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Aren't these hanging planters adorable?  If you don't have a lot of ground space then hang them on a fence or wall to create your own version of a "green wall"

via ShadesofLight.com

I don't know why, but I love it when indoor things are brought outside.  It really makes your outdoor space just feel like an extension of your home.  Luckily you can find all sorts of traditionally indoor items in stylish outside versions, like rugs, pillows, and curtains.

These outdoor lights are great mood setters and can be placed strategically throughout your outdoor space. I found these on Pinterest.

This post in partnership with Oldrids.co.uk

Spring bliss

The weather has been so wishy-washy. Teasing us with a 70 degree day, and then bringing us back down by dropping to 50 overnight! But, the leaves are finally on the trees, and the days are longer - so it's safe to say Spring is here.

I love the longer days...so beautiful
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Domino Mag

...and fresh flowers. The first image is flowers in tea tins. I do this, but my tea tins aren't water tight so I put a juice glass with water inside the tea tin and just put the flowers in the glass. The second image is a cute idea: use some glass bottles (they don't have to match), wrap some jute or hemp around them - and you get a lovely handpicked, country centerpiece.
via Country Living

....weekends in the country....
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Love the lanterns hanging from the trees!
via Scandinavian Chic

Meals outside..
When I was a kid, we out outside every evening in the summer. We didn't have a patio, so we just set up chairs and a table right out in the yard

2 images above via Rue Magazine

The ultimate---poolside...
via Design Interior

How do you enjoy spring?