Inspiration: Outdoor Tables Paired with Cafe Chairs

Posted on | June 16, 2009 | 6 Comments

Love vintage green chairs w/ a rush canopy for sun protection.

I have about 1/2 of my patio area dug out. I’m starting to think about patio furniture. At first, I thought I wanted something a little more feminine. Love the style but just don’t know how realistic the twirly chairs are with a boyfriend weighing in.

Since we are doing major renovations inside the house it would be nice to have a nice big table to entertain outdoors. Maybe a rectangular table paired with two cafe chairs and a bench? My inspiration shots above and below.

A mix of vintage cafe chairs found via {frolic!}.

A red cafe chair paired with festive rectangular outdoor table via the haystack needle.

White chairs and a white table. Love the bench on the right with a cushion.

Category: furniture, interiors, outdoor

Cheap Ticking Stripe Fabric at Period Fabrics

Posted on | June 16, 2009 | 8 Comments

I love stripes. I especially love them gracing tablecloths, napkins, and duvets. So summery and easy. All the above fabrics are less then $5 a yard. Insanely cheap. Find many more patterns and colors at periodfabrics.com. What will you make?

p.s. maybe i’ll make cushions for the cafe chairs I’m eyeing?

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Category: outdoor, textiles

English Cottage Garden Inspiration

Posted on | May 19, 2009 | 6 Comments

Miss Thrifty

I’ve been on a bit of search for cottage garden inspiration. Many of the images I’ve found are in books or magazines. My scanner is on the fritz which makes it hard to share. I discovered a group on flickr called, Cottage Gardens. Hundred of photos depicting quintessential English style gardening: wild untamed garden beds filled with layers upon layers of color. Someday I wish my gardens will be this beautiful.

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Category: garden, inspiration, outdoor

Outdoor Furniture I Can Afford

Posted on | May 18, 2009 | 11 Comments

Outdoor furniture from Pier 1, prices range from $69-$200, pier1.com.

I’m started researching furniture for my patio but was quickly overwhelmed. So many different styles and such a huge price range. My first love was a few pieces I spotted at Marston & Langinger—swirly wirey outdoor designs. I may have *loved* every piece but I couldn’t even afford a cushion. I saw a few antique versions at Todd Farm (local flemarket) that were similar. Most of the pieces needed a good scraping a new coat a paint. Totally dueable. I just have to keep searching…Last night I searched a little online and came up with these selections. I have to say my favorites are from Pier 1 (above). Who knew? A tip that came from my sister. Below a few more pieces that caught my eye from twirly french styles to more modern interpretations.

Martha Stewart Everyday Aberdeen, prices range $100-$149, kmart.com.

Target folding cafe chair and bench, $99-$269, target.com.

Biscayne Chair Wire Chair, available in green, silver and blue, $240 each, shoestringhome.com.

Stackable and foldable powder coated chairs & table, $69-$169, cb2.com.

Category: furniture, outdoor

Colorful and Frilly Outdoor Umbrellas

Posted on | May 6, 2009 | 6 Comments

I’ve been on the search for outdoor furniture and accessories. Everything I find feels so blah and generic. Santa Barbara Designs makes colorful and tactile creations that are anything but boring. The frilly tops remind me of flowers. A few of my favorites from their Spring 2009 collection above and below.

Category: furniture, outdoor

Black Door and Planters

Posted on | April 30, 2009 | 2 Comments

Elisabeth from Black Pearl Press just scanned this photo from Martha Stewart Living in for me! I love the black door with the slate walkway paired with overflowing pots of green. So pretty. I think the key to my patio will be adding layers of planters at different heights.

Category: flowers, garden, outdoor

Flower Pot Window Boxes

Posted on | April 30, 2009 | 2 Comments

I kinda love this idea from Martha Stewart. Terra cotta flower pots placed inside window boxes frames are sweet and different. I can imagine them outside a kitchen window or on a pretty little cottage. The swiss dot curtains makes the photo extra awesome.