Dress Up Your Patio / Garden

Hello!

A real late blog post today but it has been crazy busy here.  I was running around trying to finalize flooring for the Byron Forest Preserve and we are now looking at remodeling the bathrooms as well.  So excited.  I am going to be coming up with another design plan.  

In the midst of it all summer is here and I was out and about the other day and saw some really cool items that would help to spruce up your deck or garden.

 This took my breath away..

 I love the cascading candle holders.  Couldn't you just see it all lit up at night on top of that rustic table?

 Here's a closer look..

 I love these wooden side tables..

 Fun pillows with a pop of blue..

 Putting out vases outside instead of pots..

Now this is seating that speaks..

In the loops I could place some airplants in there

 I walked away with this..

 I know it doesn't look like much but wait til you see what I make that into..  : )

 Hope you have a wonderful weekend : )

Can It Be : Living Room Reveal

                           Good Morning!  Isn't it wonderful to get that extra hour of sleep?  That is one of the things I look forward to with the changing of the seasons.

Speaking of looking forward, I am so happy to share with you our living room reveal.  Now I must be honest we are not completely done but what has to be accomplished is minor.

Here is the inspiration for the space..

My daughter found this picture while we were at the mall.  Everything from the color of the walls to the the feel of the room came from this.

 You can check out the process here, here, and here.

Remember this piece?

It came home with me months later after heavy negotiations with the store owner.

The ottoman...

I got for free.  It was about to be thrown out in the trash.

And when not in use fits perfectly underneath the side table.

Walking in from the foyer.

My daughter enjoying a quiet time reading.

There is a lady that we know who makes these beautiful crochet blankets.  She graciously gives them to us.  I own five of them now. 

Magazine ladder .. ladder from a one hundred year old barn.

Floor lamp from a garage sale.

Vase purchased at garage sale for $1

EVENING PICTURES

I still have more to do.  Looking forward to Thanksgiving now : )

Have a great week everyone!