Backyard inspiration

It's been quite busy around here, so I haven't had a chance to blog last week. However, I have a big surprise to share with you soon... my backyard!!  They've been working on it for 3 weeks now and it's mainly done, except for some woodwork, like the pergola, and some other details. I can't wait to share with you the before and after transformation - photos coming up this week. It is quite amazing and I can't wait to use our new space this summer!

If you recall, I had a post on English gardens that represented the feel of garden/plants I wanted. But I never shared with you other elements... so here are some of the other things that gave me inspiration for our backyard design (all images via Houzz):

1) Woodwork to frame the bbq area:

 

2) A pergola with the pillars enclosed in stone, and a fountain of course!

 

 3) Variation on the bbq area woodwork - with lattice:

 4) A curved pergola - absolutely love it!

 

 

Stay tune for the photos of our backyard transformation. It should all be done this week! :)

 

 

A pop of sunshine

Hello, I hope you're enjoying your weekend. With the beautiful sunshine out, I was inspired to share with you some bedrooms that have just the same sunny disposition.

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Wouldn't you be happy to wake up to this? What a great idea for a shared kids room or even guest's room. I love the bright pop of yellow and the great striped wall. And those beds back to back, with plenty of storage, just genius!

I also love this wonderful room below designed by Sarah Richardson (my all time favourite designer!!!). The headboard is so unique - as usual. Serioulsy, next time, I'll have to dedicate an entire post just on all her fabulous headboard designs alone.

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And how about this room below. If that doesn't put you in a cheery mood, then I don't know what would. The artwork is a masterpiece. Bigger is better truly.

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Breezy white

The weather has been amazing this week, and I can't tell you how happy that makes me feel. It's been so nice and warm, and I truly hope it stays this way, as I'm sooo ready for summer! I just can't wait to wear dresses and sandals, and get out my summer wardrobe - which actually needs a major makeover, since a lot of the stuff doesn't fit me anymore (that's what 2 kids will do!).

I love wearing white for summer, and these are two beautiful classic looks I want to re-create...effortlessly chic, simple and elegant - just as I like it.