SPRING - OUTDOOR LIVING IDEAS & INSPIRATION

Now that the frost has passed you by, are you ready to get outdoors and give Spring a try? Are you looking forward to hosting a little outdoor entertaining? or even getting your hands dirty doing some container gardening? When you open  up your back door, don't get discouraged: be inspired! Yes - winter may have weathered your wicker, but Spring time is all about renewal and a time to refresh. Whether your space is small or vast, covered or open, check out my guest post I wrote today for Leslie at Hadley Court, where I'm sharing design ideas, inspirations and tips to create a beautiful outdoor living space just for you. See >> "It's Spring! Design Ideas For Outdoor Living Spaces" Here's a peek at what you'll find...

 Slatted overhead coverings can help create shade...

image via Atlanta Homes

Line up a lounge area poolside in the tropics... 

image via Pool & Patio Ideas

Add an amazing retractable roof pergola - A great way to layer in pattern and textiles into your outdoor space...

image via HGTV

Include a well stocked bar-cart for your outdoor entertaining this Spring and Summer...

A recipe for a crisp & refreshing Mojito cocktail from Pineapple & Coconut

Love the Look: Painted ceiling + basket containers + pattern panels 

designed by Amanda Nisbet.

Ideas to help diffuse the suns light + give privacy to your outdoor space with outdoor fabrics for drapery...

Most importantly, include durable outdoor fabrics, such as Sunbrella, to hold up in your areas weather elements - be it the brutal southwest sun, the salty sea air, or the humidity and rains of the tropics... More details about picking the perfect outdoor fabrics will be coming up next Tuesday, April 29, from Hadley Court guest contributor, Leslie Carothers.

 And see more outdoor living ideas today at:  

"It's Spring! Design Ideas For Outdoor Living Spaces"

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