Summer Style

I absolutely love the summer for outdoor living... here are a few ideas for bringing the inside out.

What a wonderful setting for an early summer reception... I love California wine country.

Let's get away from it all... The NYC rooftop deck of designer Alessandra Branca

Who needs the beach when you can have this.... It's so L.A.backyard.

L.A. reto front yard deck 

I love the colorful  tile patch work style in this California back yard 

The Italian garden style of a London courtyard invokes a measure of peace.

Summertime... the living is easy on a screened porch.



I hope you're inspired to create your own summer outdoor living space.

Summer Outside

Are you enjoying summer as much as I am? I love living outside as much as possible during the summer months.... From early morning walks to late night suppers. I could spend my entire day outside air conditioned buildings. Most of all I enjoy entertaining outside. It doesn't have to be an upscale formal affair...it's summer ...so make it fun.
Here are a few summer entertaining ideas I want to share. They are creative simple and boast lots of summer style. Much can be done with fabric, twinkle lights and fresh flowers. Add a punch of color and a few candles for late night romance. But most of all... Have Fun!

Elegant and casual....

Colorful tents and candle light are show stoppers to create the perfect dinner atmosphere

If you live in a dry desert climate add fresh flowers to the decor to bring in splashes of color

Start a fire pit early in the evening and it will be ready by nightfall for roasting marshmallows