Taking in the Outdoors...

How I would love to have a little space like this over looking the yard.

Wouldn't it be a nice place to enjoy the fall weather?

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Picnic?...

I REALLY would love to get a cute patio set.

 Like the one Nicole at Making It Lovely has put together in her backyard. 

But reality is, I live 4 hours from Ikea.  And haven't found anything at

any other store that I just loved. =(

So I am really considering getting a picnic table. And I am thinking

of painting it. Here are a few photos that have brought me some

inspiration.

More Outdoor Inspiration...

A few more photos to inspire me and maybe you! I would love to be sitting out relaxing on the deck this weekend, but I think it is suppose to rainy. Darn.

I did find a deal on an outdoor sofa yesterday! Yip Yip! So if the rain rain will go away

I will move it to it's new home.

I hope y'all have a lovely weekend! 

See you next week!

{All photos via martha stewart}

Back Yard Space...

It may seem strange to say, but out of the 6 years we have lived in our home this is the first year we are getting to use the back yard. If you don't know this story you can read it here. Having said that I am so loving every minute of having this space. And so covet Making It Lovely's back yard space!

Swoon!

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So I am hoping to recreate it, along with a sitting area.

Doesn't it look inviting!

Here are the chairs and a table via Ikea.

Outdoor Living In The Fall...

I know this is not the right season to be thinking about outdoor living, however with our newly liberated backyard I can't help myself. I am dreaming of reworking our deck and getting to do some landscaping. I sure like this clean and simple look. No railing, just open space.

Then cozying it up with some cute and comfy seating like this.