GARDENLike many designer's I'm drawn to aesthetics that run the gamut. I'm inspired by incredibly chic spaces, but I'm also drawn to the beauty and comfort of a country bungalow. Lately I've been tossing around the idea of starting a garden. It would be a mix of flowers, fruits, + vegetables. The layout, beauty and organization of this garden featured in this month's Country Living magazine {a publication I hadn't looked at in years, but as of late have been reading again} is amazing. I love the idea of cultivating and then serving my own organically grown food to family and friends. {there I go again, with the casual lifestyle talk}. This isn't going to happen this Summer. The best way to begin a garden {as with any design} is to devise a PLAN. Maybe I'll start sketching that out this winter!!
I love having fresh cut flowers around the house. These giant Dahlia are amazing.
Don't you just adore this outdoor entertaining space?
Wishing you a sunny, bright and green weekend! I guess the plus side to all this rain {i'm trying to think positive here} is our grass and flowers will bit more colorful when the sun returns. If you live where the sun is shining, Lucky you!! Have a great weekend everyone!
Images: My home ideas.com, ?
This outdoor dining space is amazing. The owner of the home creatively transformed an ordinary outdoor shed and it's surroundings into an extraordinary dining room.
Love the idea of creating an "outdoor" dining room...These images do just that, beautifully...
This has long been one of my favorites...Hanging light fixtures outdoors creates "a moment". {as I say to my students}
I've had this image, FOREVER, but I still love those bamboo chairs..and a fairly undiscovered Kelly Wearstler. {2001} 
Whose says you can't enjoy nature in the city? This is a pretty roof deck isn't it? Sometimes potted plants galore can do the trick.
Image from top: Country Living, Elle Decor, Met. Home, House Beautiful 2001., Elle Decor, Veranda
To meander down this garden path everyday would be simply divine!
I'm currently loving sweet garden furniture, like these....straw stools from The Gardener, + this wire chair via Marston & Langinger
Did you know that Monique Lhuillier has teamed up with Royal Doulton to create an elegant line of tableware?
How can I possibly discuss Monique Lhuillier and not mention her fabulous bags...and of course her gorgeous gowns....
