Outdoor Spaces

Here are two great outdoor spaces...

via Just Bella

via Johns Journal

Chic Outdoor Entertaining

I fell in love with this entire setup...

images via style at home

The Secret Garden

via Style at Home

In Bloom and Bows

My sis (Patti) for any new readers, recently decided to "re-do" the front yard landscaping, so here is just a small sneak peek at what we've done so far, more to come later, so stay tuned!

look who was playing around in the garden...Jenny!

I swear she poses for me!

yawn in the lawn

Jenny also got a new haircut, and the pet groomer couldn't resist the bows!

too cute!

Weekly DIY: Wine glass candle lampshade

This week's DIY comes somewhat at the end of the week but I've been busy with soap orders, so I apologize. Here it is this week, a great idea for outdoor get togethers, parties or even intimate garden weddings. They are wine glass candle lampshades... this DIY is courtesy of  Casa Sugar you can find the instructions here. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

P.s. anyone have any of their own DIY's they want featured on WALLPAPER's Weekly DIY, just email me...

Outdoor Updates: red garden stool

I had bought this garden stool a long time ago... when I realized the space between the armchairs in my patio furniture set was well... missing something, I knew just what needed to go there. So a little trip to Lowe's for some Berry coloured spray paint and ta-da! A great new side table/garden stool/ extra seating for my outdoor living room in a co-ordinating colour with my set!

Did I mention I love spray paint!!!

Stay posted because I have a few more things to add to the space outside...

the garden stool inspiration

the before

the after

Additions: The deck gets some furniture

I recently added some furniture to the deck. Now I can enjoy this great Easter long weekend weather outdoors in the comfort of my new patio furniture! I still need to add some greenery, some potted plants, some lighting and a great outdoor plate and cutlery set, but hey you have to start somewhere... What do you all think?

Have a great Easter everyone!

Outdoor Inspiration

With the great weather we've been having lately in Toronto I have been thinking about furniture for the new deck we built last summer. Come this spring and summer I will be decorating my outdoor living space. I actually need a patio set and lounge set as well as some accessories, an outdoor rug and yes even plate, glasses and cutlery sets (that will come later). So I went online to Pottery Barn and found some inspiration photos. I probably won't be actually purchasing any furniture from PB (a little pricey pour moi) but I have seen similar pieces at Walmart and Home Depot. For now I am just brain storming, trying to figure out colour scheme and all.

I love the burnt oranges and bright yellows

This is by far my fav, chic black and white with moroccan inspired lanterns

I really like the bright blue, very Mediterranean with the lemons

Calm and serene, pale blue and green palette

My outdoor living space checklist:

1.patio set

2.lounge set

3.pillows

4.area rug

5.moroccan lanterns

6. timer lights for the deck

7.Industrial outdoor lights for the deck

I have some more inspiration pictures coming soon...