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| A gorgeous city balcony outdoor living room with plenty of comfy cushions and gorgeous views. (above) |
Ahhh…summer is here. Yesterday marked the official beginning of summer and I am thrilled. I plan to spend the summer working during the day and in my free time I’ll be working some more (such is the life having 2 full time things going on). I do also plan to spend some down time though with friends and family (although I’m missing the family trip to Paris this year which also includes a jaunt over to Morocco…so sad I am missing out…!!!!). I also plan to spend a lot of time outside…soaking in the good weather, entertaining hopefully on my deck, taking a little time at the beach and for nice walks up and down the hills (some would call it hiking…I call it walking). Now don’t get me wrong…I am not an “outdoors woman”…I will not be climbing Kilimanjaro, or biking from Los Angeles to SF, or competitive sailing…but I will be outside…doing some activities and doing a lot of lounging.
Here are three outdoor spaces where I’d be happy to lounge. They are all in homes and they all say “Come put your feet up here!”. Which of these three outdoor living areas would be your ideal summer outdoor spot at home…?
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| A double wide backyard garden chaise lounge with striped cushions looks like an inviting spot. (above) |
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| A modern pool area lounge with bright turquoise cushions matches the bright blue pool! (above) |
Hmmm…let me see which do I like best? I love the city setting with the marvelous views but I think I love the backyard garden the best with the double wide lounge…very cozy I think.
Which of these outdoor lounging areas do you prefer? City, garden or poolside? Where will you be spending most of your summer?
Happy Friday!
xo
Coco
Photos: Brian J. McCarthy; Windsor Smith; Tracey Overbeck Stead
oh i love that striped chaise! id love to sit in that by a pool with a refreshing drink right about now.
PS – included you in my post today — loved your tutuorial on how to throw a throw!! just spreadin the love!
all of these look so relaxing and beautiful, but i would prefer the balcony or the pool alcove!! 🙂
xoamy
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I will take the pool please! It is so hot here in DC, I can just see me jumping right in! Ahhhh!
I am with you, I like the “double-wide.” I have one similar to it. I love it, but my dog Bella loves it even more.
Best…Victoria
Hmm. Give me some water…cool cool water. SO if that striped doublewide is near a pool. Check. If not…I’m ditchin’ it for the real pool.
I’m fickle that way.
I love that city view, but I think I like the shots of your deck the best!
Definitely the second picture..hands down
I do love the city view!! I also can feel the coolness of the pool… in both cases I would adore lounging on the oversize chaise!
Xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Artist Series 2012
Love the pool, with the city view and the large comfy chaise; what could be better!?
Xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Artist Series 2012
Gorgeous outdoor seating! Love the one by the pool. Enjoy the fabulous week ahead, Kellie xx
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love your blog! the pictures are stunning! definitely found my dream house here 🙂
Poolside. I’m fair skinned, and prone to burning so the cover poolside option is the one for me!
The turquoise cushions are a great choice. What a super match for the pool.
Love the striped chaise!
If I have an outdoor living space like that then I don’t need to go visit a spa anymore. I love the blue outdoor lounge with a pool in front of it.
Wow, isn’t that turquoise lounge lovely? That and the pool looks very relaxing and perfect for a nice afternoon pool party. I believe it will also look good if there are outdoor umbrellas and furniture around the grass area that will match it.