Summertime Fantasy to Inspire Everyday Design

Ideas, Ideas, Ideas!!!!  

Most of us cannot afford to live on the ocean... But it's fun to look, to dream.

And get inspired to have our own summer fun!

Where there is a will, there IS a way.

If there is something that you like and want, 

take the ideas and tailor them to your space. 

Your creativity and attention to detail 

can give you surprisingly happy results...

like, don't forget to enjoy a glass of wine at sunset, 

maybe outside with the sprinklers on 

while the kids ( and/or you ) run through it....

This just looks like a wonderful escape...

(Fan or a/c included, of course)

This one just inspires me to find a cozy-feel place to sun and swim

Summer in the City: the big appeal here, aside from the city itself, is the

 huge window/open-airy concept.

 A gorgeous almost foolproof combination for any home.

oh ....sigh...this...well, it inspires jealousy ...sorry, folks...sigh...

But if you're enjoying the fantasy, you gotta see more pictures of this here.

    This modern, clean, simple pool area is a great look on any scale, large or small:

A stainless steel kitchen that opens on to the back yard 

( or ocean, if you have one) creates an easy-entertaining space.
Entertaining leads to friends and...

Friends make any space beautiful.

     I like the addition of an outdoor bar/seating area to any back yard:

Again, making use of the window: if you don't have an ocean, harbor or other majestic piece of nature, put flowers, bamboo, sculpture...just 

landscape the heck out of whatever you have to work with!

And I pinned this a while ago as the BEST tiny back yard/pool look I've ever seen. Good enough to fantasize about. Not completely unrealistic:

The BEST idea for summer fun:

     

PLAN TO GET OUT THERE LIKE THE KIDS 

AND HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER.

XO

Valerie

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Bedrooms: SMART new looks.

Oh the Joy of  restful, refreshing sleep! Or simply enjoying some time alone: to lie quietly in a stylish,, artfully designed bedroom: to and gather one's thoughts,,maybe do a little reading -- or pinning, blogging or both -- or perhaps a quick nap...High School Graduation for my son was late this afternoon, but with arriving early, the post-ceremonial picture-taking and meeting and greeting, followed by a multi-family dinner out..It was an 81/2 hour affair!

 I enjoyed myself a great deal, felt the pangs of separation getting stronger, pushed back a few tears and a few glasses of wine..I am exhausted! No wonder bedrooms come to mind!

These bedrooms include some very smart takes on a lot of popular design ideas, including theruse of beams, industrial elements, natural fiber, toile, and mirrored furniture. Take a look!

The Pioneer Lady, Ree Drumond's daughter's room:

Designer Tracy Reese's bedroom:

Renovated and designed by Mike + Trina Burke of A Country Farmhouse:

A Braebourne Farm find:

And then some Dandy scenes from 1st Dibs:

So smart, quite inspiring, and it's just fun to see a sophisticated edge to the styles


Have a great day!
xo
Valerie





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Mixed Up Style -- Morning Becomes Eclectic

Patterns, color, styles, periods...all mixed up beautifully:

                            via Lisa Frederick on Houzz:

     via Erika Ward on Houzz

                                                                    

Looks like fun.
Have fun with your day!
xo
Valerie








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