Monday, April 2, 2012

Heading Outdoors

It is April and it is the beginning of Spring! A bit delayed for me but  we will get there for sure :-) I am waiting for it eagerly. Sunny skies, less rain, flowers in bloom.......and my family out in the backyard!





Nothing like an old fashioned swing and a few books. This image reminds me of my childhood. One of the homes I lived in had a swing just like this :-)




Alfresco dining! I can't wait to barbecue outside and enjoy the glorious sun  :-)




This image is so dreamy and has such a laid back vibe!




Pretty lanterns.......you can never have enough of them. I am so tempted to go get some nice ones for my backyard . They may be impractical in rainy Seattle buy hey......... they are so hard to resist :-)

I am so ready for a backyard makeover! What about you? Are you planning something special to welcome Spring into your home??

 



Happy April everyone!


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19 comments:

podso said...

Loved all these images and especially the first one. What is it about arches that pull us in? Lovely!

Snap said...

Love the swing and the books and alfresco dining. Think my favorite image is the first one ... the wind blowing the curtain through the arch. Lovely! Yes, it's time for a backyard makeover! Happy Spring!

Mary Howell Cromer said...

Thank you so much for your visit today, I so appreciated your kind words. It has been a rough few days!

I love the curain blowing in the spring breeze, and the images look so inviting, very lovely~ Have a great week~

Clara said...

I love the swing and the books. It also reminds me of my childhood. Thank you for stopping by.
~Clara

eileeninmd said...

Lovely images! The arch and curtain is a beautiful scene. It would be nice to do a backyard makeover. Happy spring and thanks for visiting. Have a great day!

Lisa Sall - Sall's Country Life said...

All such beautiful dreamy outdoor images! We enjoyed a weekend of crazy hot weather (for South Dakota)we worked our fannies off cleaning up, tilling, mowing, raking, you name it! Can't wait for those leisure days of June hanging out in the hammock, and eating fresh strawberries! Mmmmm.

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Great images to reflect warm weather and enjoyable times outside. Almost every evening now, I smell someones' grill.
Thanks for stopping by and nice comment.
Enjoy your evening.

Teresa O said...

Wonderful images of spring and summer joys. The swing is especially enchanting. Thanks for stopping by the Cottage on the Corner.

Leslie's Garden said...

I want to have a rustic picnic table like the one in your picture. I have always wanted to eat outside, but the bugs are so bad in Georgia that my husband will never agree to it:)Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I'll be back to yours!

Life Images by Jill said...

lovely images and welcome to spring. I particularly like the image and the idea of ourdoor dining. We are currently renovating our patio area....it is a blank pallet at the moment!
Have a wonderful week and thank you for visiting my blog and inviting me to visit yours!

Unknown said...

I love your outdoor accessories! I don't blame you for collecting them.

NanaDiana said...

Gorgeous gorgeous images, Anu! Wow! xo Diana

LeAnne said...

Lovely images! Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I'm your newest follower. :)

Ann from On Sutton Place said...

All of these are wonderful inspiration...I would love to have a bed in my outdoor space!

Pattie @ Olla-Podrida said...

That outdoor table setting is stunning. I'd love to be able to do something like this.

Teacup-In-The-Garden said...

Great shots!
Markus

Cottage and Broome said...

Such pretty shots, I'm ready for summer and outside dining! Thanks so much for stopping by, Laura

The Cottage Wren said...

Love your colors..

Luray Caverns Cabins said...

All things are arranged in a lovely style, colors combinations is so good. Creating lovely environment.

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