I Spy - Hydrangea Floral Arrangements

Bella Mancini Design

Ruffled hydrangea floral arrangements add great texture to an outdoor space.

Click to read more ...

I Spy - Purple Floral Arrangements

Jan Showers

From deep purple to lavender this color is elegant regal.  In some cases the deep purple is so dark you really have to go in search of the floral arrangement.

Click to read more ...

I Spy - Rose Arrangements

Tear It Out

Romantic rose floral arrangements.

Click to read more ...

I Spy - Yellow Flower Arrangements

Backen Gillam & Kroeger Architects

Just because you have flowers in your garden doesn't mean you can't gather those flowers up into an arrangement for your outdoor dining or living room.  As I was looking through our photo resources I spied several of these floral arrangement jewels gracing some outdoor spaces.

Click to read more ...

Entertain in Style - Dinner Parties with a European Flair

Providence Interior Design

These outdoor dinning designs have a distinct European flair to them.  They are subdued and romantic with a hint of rustic charm.

Click to read more ...

Design 101 - Grow Some Shade

Desire to Inspire

This is a long-term shade option but if you have the time and the patience, live shade creates a very romantic setting that will change with the seasons.

Click to read more ...

Design 101 - Bamboo Shade

Simon Upton

We've all seen them, those rolls of bamboo screen at the hardware and box stores.  I don't know about you, but I am immediately attracted to them but then think what on earth do I do with these?  What I know I don't want is to replicate that look of weathered and sagging bamboo screens on fence rows that I see often in backyards.  These images are great inspiration for using these rolls of bamboo screens in a very elegant way.

Click to read more ...

Design 101 - Cloth Shade

MADarchitecture

Using high tech breathable, fade resistant and UV blocking fabrics you can create shade in your outdoor space that is a soft and supple focal point.

Click to read more ...

I Spy - Global Style Lanterns

Simon Upton

Lanterns are not only a source of light but are a decorative accessory.  As an accessory lanterns can be a vehicle for introducing a design style to space.  In these examples lanterns in a global style set the design tone for these outdoor spaces.

Click to read more ...

I Spy - Tabletop Lanterns

Source Unknown

Lanterns on dining and coffee tables create a great centerpiece. 

Click to read more ...