7.27.2010

This I Love: Romantic Outdoor Living Spaces and A Winner~

Today I'm thinking about lovely outdoor living spaces. So I thought I'd share some with you...

I simply adore this alfresco dining area. Romantic and a bit bohemian all at the same time.
Wouldn't it be lovely to take an afternoon nap in this dreamy daybed? (I think I might just spend a little too much time there....)

Top three images from Cabbages & Roses
This sweet guest bedroom is actually found in a tree house.


Image via NY Times
And this lovely living area is a shed.



Photo via Renovate & Decorate
Another sweet shed-turned-dreamy-escape.

Photo Rachel Ashwell via Renovate & Decorate
I could sit and daydream on this sunny deck for hours.

Image from A Well Loved Home
And I simply adore this porch complete with hanging bed. Mmmmmm.
One of these days I'm going to create one of these romantic outdoor spaces for myself. What about you, my dear readers, would you like an outdoor space like these?

On another note: the winner of the Cutting Edge stencil giveaway is Sarah of The Three Squinties. Drop me an email, Sarah, and we'll get you set up with your prize!
Linky Love is up tomorrow!

12 comments:

jociegal said...

Beautiful photos! I pulled a muscle in my leg tonight and I am currently on the couch in tres, tres pain. This post made me feel better. Thank you!

Maxabella said...

It's the end of a long day and I'm sitting on that lovely porch swing idylly sipping my savignon blanc. Aaaaaahh.

KREW said...

Love the photos, makes me dream that my covered patio could evolve into more than storage space. Curious -- is there a trick to keeping these outdoor spaces clean? I shudder to think about how dirty that sweet bed would be in my backyard.

Kasey said...

gorgeous inspiration!
miss you.
xo

Creative Decor by Brooke said...

Beautiful! For sure a nap in the afternoon.
Brooke

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Oh, to sleep out in the open in a bed like that!!! Just beautiful♥

Rondell

Redbud Lane Farm said...

What lovely outdoor spaces. However, being deathly afraid of spiders, I can't help but wonder how they keep these places pest free?! Eeeek!!!

Christie said...

I am new to your blog...loving it...these outdoor spaces are incredible...I crave the outdoors and am ready for some heat relief to be able to enjoy the great outdoors again! Read your story below and immediately said a prayer for your children and gave thanks that the Lord provided this creative outlet for you. I feel the same...new to blogland, it has given me a little bit of 'me' back! I so enjoy it and ALL creative minds out there! It is wonderful to connect to so many great women and see their talents! I am at www.threepixielane.blogspot.com. I just posted an outdoor shed today! It is my little space to garden and store my decorations...of course, I had to decorate it! Take care!

Curtis said...

I love great outdoor spaces too. Where we live we can be outside for up to 6 months enjoying the open space and sky. I am currently trying to create a space for outdoor dining and wine tasting for ourselves, family and friends, I have this image in my head now if only I can make it a reality. Thanks for the inspiration!!! Great pictures.
Blessings to you and yours
Curtis & Sherrie

Lorrie said...

I'd never want to go indoors again. We'll be putting in some outdoor living spaces next spring/summer so these ideas are great!

Entertaining Women said...

Thank you for the lovely tour. I was particularly taken with the hanging bed on the front porch. Neat idea! Cherry Kay

Terry @ La Bella Vie said...

Oh my love this entire site and these great pics! I am now ready to build that cute shed!
I'm also now following you:)
Terry