Monday, September 27, 2010

Outdoor spaces...

Hope you all had a great weekend. I have just enjoyed a few days off last week for the school holidays. Needless to say that it rained nearly the whole time we were away! However, it was wonderful to have a small break before the start of the end of year rush (which I feel has already begun). This time of year I am always inspired by outdoor spaces and have been choosing fabric to recover an outdoor lounge setting I recently acquired. I cannot wait until its ready to be enjoyed this Summer - I shall take some photo's when it returns from my upholsterer.

Loving these two outdoor spaces and the splash of colour.

{image 1. Ruthie Sommers 2. Coastal Living}

22 comments:

FABRICOTTI notperfectbutnice said...

Very cool spaces!

Sarah B said...

Your outdoor furiture sounds so interesting. I'll be looking forward to seeing it. The pink oudoor fabric in your sidebar is gorgeous!

La Maison Fou said...

I really like the first picture.
L.

red ticking said...

hi friend.. i will pop over and we can have coffee together... xx

Ampersand Design said...

That second space is gorgeous. I'd love a verandah like that to enjoy our lovely Spring and Summer.

Can't wait to see your outdoor setting.

Sandy K

Paula said...

Lovely splashes of colour - and I'm just eyeing up your fabrics on your sidebar - they're beautiful - about to take a closer look! xx

designchic said...

I love a beautiful outdoor space this time of year - lovely...

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

Dear Amanda,
What beautiful outdoor spaces....your country really lends itself to verandahs, swimming pools and barbeque areas. I am feeling a little envious that you are into the beautiful Spring season and we are into the Autumn.... although, I really love the Autumn and, we have had our Spring and Summer.
Enjoy the warm weather and all that it brings. XXXX

Kellie Collis said...

Lovely spaces! I like dining with mother nature close by. Enjoy a lovely day! Kellie xx

The House That A-M Built said...

Me too, when schools back.. coffee and cake! A-M xx

Renée Finberg said...

why do i love red doors??

the little peek of red that we see in the first image is great.

xx

Exquisite Accessories said...

Looking forward in seeing the finished result in what looks to be a gorgeous seating area, hope my out door area will look like that when I finish my house build :))

Tiffany from HOLIDAY said...

LOVE that first shot!

Millie said...

Love that red front door in the first pic Amanda - I wish I was braver!
Millie ^_^

Jennifer said...

I can imagine being there reading my current book "The Glass House" with a hot cup of coffee....mmmmm. Jennifer jennsthreegraces stop by!

Anonymous said...

Neat photos. I liked the patio roof too. I made one of those years ago and the whole thing was painted a bright red.

Design Elements said...

Love the second image!

Unknown said...

Hi Amanda, Loving your blog..sorry it's taken me so long to get over here.
Melinda

Unknown said...

I love the second pic VERY much!
Just became a follower of your lovely blog,
Janette x
My Sweet Prints

VICTORIA BELLOW said...

Love the second image!looks so airy,feels like luxe and love the freshness of the space.Thanks for sharing your Blog is so inspiring.

Julie-Ann said...

Gorgeous pictures:) It will be so lovely to be able to set up the outside seating. I love the pop of colour in these pictures. I will have to look at ways to to do that too.

VanityofVanities said...

I also love the white and green combination. Perfect for summer, and refreshing to the eyes.

Cheers,
Cathy@embroidery digitizing