This Years Backyard Must Haves

FREE IMAGES I am getting my summer parties planned and excited for some outdoor time! Here is what's on my list for this years backyard must haves:

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Comfy seating!

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Beautiful plants!

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Outdoor Lighting!

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A Fire Pit!

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Friends and Family to share it with!

Absolutely gorgeous, swoon-worthy rooms

FREE IMAGES So maybe it's not the best idea to pine after homes I will most likely never own, but A. I can't help it, and B. It keeps me motivated to work harder!

But for now, with our wedding 10 DAYS AWAY, I need a little serenity.  Enjoy!

 

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Hranowsky can do no wrong.
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Pretty close to my dream kitchen, except for the open shelving

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Love that this backs up to the woods, and the multiple levels.
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Gorgeous outdoor spaces

FREE IMAGES For all of those who are itching to go outside like me, here's a little eye candy to tide us over! Our backyard and patio need some serious love, but until we recover from our wedding expenses, I'll just have to live with gathering inspiration until we can start making improvements.

I would be out here all day...though everything would be covered in dirty puppy prints...The throw pillows are amazing.
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So private and lush!  I could imagine setting up a temporary outdoor office to enjoy it.
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Love this pond side cabana...
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This country style brings in some of the barn like style I adore. Clever use of a tub as a coffee table base too!

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For small spaces, these built in benches might be the best choice! Throw in a cute table and you've got a perfect setting for some outdoor fun. I also love the idea that these benches could double as storage!

Escape to a historic garden home in the UK

FREE IMAGES Right now they are repointing the brick in my apartment building, and the never-ending grinding noise is UNbearable. What I wouldn't do for a little silence!  At least I can virtually escape.  One thing I like to do is do property searches for country chalets, manors, and garden cottages throughout the UK and Europe.  I'm always able to find some charming little (and big) property that looks like it's been plucked right out of Pride & Prejudice.  I just delve into the photos and try to imagine what it'd be like to spend the summer there. I used Savills today, and they have an amazing array of dream properties.

Here are two properties I discovered this afternoon.

The first, Clapton Mill, used to be a Paper Mill, and has STUNNING grounds, and even a room in the home where you can view the waterfall that running under the home.

Dreamy.

Another gem I found is a Georgian property in a secluded village setting...just the description makes me feel a little better!

I'd spend most of my time outside and in this bright studio

I'd take my high tea out in the garden...I don't know how proper that is though...

What do you think of these homes - how long would you like to retreat in them?

*disclosure: this post in partnership with Savills.co.uk

Patio inspiration

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Love the ambiance of string lights outside.

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I'm also a sucker for non-outdoor style furnishings outside.

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 Love this spot under the trees.

Flea market fab!  Check out the grasses growing in a salvaged fireplace surround, and a day bed turned into an amazing chaise.

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Have a great weekend!