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YEARNING FOR A PROPER YARD!

May 20, 2011
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Backyard with four lounge chairs, a pool with a graphic design on the bottom, grass, lots of trees and a stone fireplace.

Simple one…I need a proper yard. Right now, I have a hillside in front of my little tiny cottage in the Hollywood Hills and a hillside in back of my little tiny cottage in the Hollywood Hills. Lots of trees, ivy, wild shrubs, fauna (deer galloping along the property line in the back) but no proper yard. I have a deck and a patio…but no yard.

I want this yard. Pool (with an interesting graphic design on the bottom) surrounded by grass, lots of trees, a nice garden, a fireplace and lots of room to just roll around and lounge…I’d happily take it all!

Do you have a yard I would yearn for? If so, please tell me about it. What do you think of this backyard area…take it or leave it?

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco

Photo: Eric Piasecki

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18 responses to “YEARNING FOR A PROPER YARD!”

  1. Ashley says:
    May 20, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    gorgeous! I would LOVE a yard like that!

    -Ashley
    http://www.DesignBuildLove.co

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  2. amvance says:
    May 20, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    It seems like it’s always a trade-off between space and location–nearer or further away from the city–and, having had both, I’ll take the latter…but that is a lovely yard.

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  3. sharon says:
    May 20, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Yes I have a yard, or rather a jardin. Yes, I love it, and yes, it takes a load of work to keep it looking good.
    Your words “hollywood, hills, patio, trees and deer” sound quite magical to me!
    Wishing a you a happy and green weekend
    Sharon
    My French Country Home

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  4. Jules says:
    May 20, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I have now been living in New York city for just over 1 year. I love so much about this place. But, what I miss most about California? My yard! This makes me want to move right back home and sit outside for the entire afternoon. Gorgeous place.

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  5. Conspicuous Style Design Blog says:
    May 20, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I so wish I knew how To build a fireplace like that one!
    Stacy

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  6. LINDA from OEKE says:
    May 20, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Oh don’t hate me – but i have a lovely yard. We live on 4 acres with lots of large beautiful trees, a gorgeous sunset every night and a great pool outdoor area. I too dreamed of having such a space when we lived in a townhouse .. and still dreamed of it when we moved to the next house which only had a tiny backyard. Now we have it all and love it every single day. So hold onto your dream and one day hopefully you will get it.

    Oh, and with your love of yellow – I have just done a yellow umbrella so when I get some pics of it, I’ll email you OK (-:

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  7. Houndstooth and Nail says:
    May 20, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I love this yard! I love the simple rectangular pool with a nice flat yard around it with the planting to the edge of the property. I have a gross yard, we have been working on the interior of the house since we moved in. Next the roof and exterior painting, then we’ll tackle the back yard. It’s a wild field right now 🙁 I just look at inspirational photos right now, planning planning…

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  8. Haley says:
    May 20, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Yards are not all sunshine and parties… 🙁 Ours is large and takes tons of time to keep up. Sometimes I wish for one we could ignore on the weekends.

    Love that photo, though!

    Haley @ Cardigan Junkie

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  9. Marcus Design says:
    May 20, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I would take that pool any day! So happy to be your latest follower. I have really been enjoying reading your blog!
    Nancy xo

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  10. Marisa says:
    May 20, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Hi Coco, Just wanted to let you know that I love your blog and put a link to a previous post you’d done featuring a turquoise dresser! xoxo, marisa

    http://www.marisasmodernlife.blogspot.com

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  11. pve design says:
    May 20, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    take it.
    pve

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  12. Francine Gardner says:
    May 21, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Take it! I designed my pool to be surrounded by stone walls as I cherish privacy. I work like a crazed woman during the week end on my garden, the front lawn alone takes an hour and a half to mow! But i would not trade a garden for anything in the world.

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  13. nicholl says:
    May 21, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I am on the same page with you. We do have the space for a pool, but our yard is all tiled up. I do have a small fountain that I’m going to convert to a kiddie wadding pool for the little one. That’ll have to do for now, but I am dreaming and collecting inspirations for my dream pool. This is one, with all that grass, love.

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  14. Maria says:
    May 21, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    beautiful…reminds me a little of my dream location Majorca…HAppy weekend!

    http://design-elements-blog.com/

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  15. Teresa at Splendid Sass says:
    May 21, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Love your blog!
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  16. Gracefully Vintage says:
    May 21, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Love that yard-Love all the green-and simplicity..
    So Inspired by you-your blog
    Thanks For Sharing
    Karryann

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  17. house of earnest* says:
    May 22, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I have to say, that my yard is probably the best part of my home. If not for the yard, I would trade in the 1880s ancient farm house for something more modern. But the yard is divine… 10 acres surrounded on three sides by state park. It doesn’t get much better.

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  18. spearmintdecor says:
    June 7, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    i am a bit depressed over my backyard and this one is soooo dreamy! that might just be the prettiest fireplace that i have EVER seen!

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