Renovating and decorating our new/old house, a cozy cape cod built in 1940. It won't happen overnight, so join me for the journey.
The loveseat and two chairs were purchased at Target a couple years ago.
So was the gazebo and outdoor chandelier. Last year I hung painters drop clothes as curtains to block the sun when it's setting. I haven't gotten around to hanging them this year, the trees we planted are finally giving us a bit of shade. When the bugs come out we just zip up the screens. The deck is in sad shape so this will be its last season. I would love to turn this into a real screen porch one day.
This has been a great extra "room" for us. We really like sitting out here in the evening.
Daisies are blooming like crazy right now.
This is my favorite place to write my blog and read my favorites during the summer.
That concludes the tour of the family room addition. Wish you were here, the lemonade is ice cold!
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Remodelaholics-anonymous
Beautiful and cozy...
ReplyDeleteOutdoor rooms are such fun...I only wish I could find a way to ward off those buggers.
ReplyDeleteI love your outdoor room. Love the furniture and gazebo. It looks so comfortable.
ReplyDeletePerfect outdoor room!! The furniture looks fabulous. Enjoy! :-)
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Janie
We have been putting off buying patio furniture for years now. I just never want to spend the $$. But this post has inspired me! We too have a "cozy" 2000 sq ft and you are so right about using the space outdoors. Thanks for the nudge in the right direction!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love to sit outside on the swing and read a book while my girls are playing outside.
ReplyDeleteI can see why this is your fav place in summer. It's beautiful! I wouldn't expect any less from you though.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm, I wish I could come over and sit out there with you, sipping lemonade, watch our girls play together, talk about spray painting stuff.... We finally got a gazebo (from Target, too!) last summer to cut the heat on the deck, but I've no funds for that pretty pretty furniture. Looks like your hydrangea is doing great!!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about small spaces! I really like what you've done with that space..it looks really peaceful.
ReplyDeleteI love your outdoor living room...it looks so nice and relaxing and perfect for blog reading and yummy lemondade!!!!
ReplyDeleteso relaxing and gorgeous! i don't like lemonade, but i will come over and have a sangria! or how bout margaritas? ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is fabulous Londen, how I wish we had a covered porch area. You did a great job!
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it! I was a gazebo so bad!
ReplyDeleteMegan, I'm happy to have inspired you! A lot of the outdoor furniture is on sale now.
ReplyDeleteSteph and Cassie, that would be so fun, I don't think we would run out of things to chat about.
And yes...margaritas sound perfect!
Thank you everyone for the sweet comments!
Londen
xo
Your outdoor space looks so comfortable and relaxing. Nice place to sit on a summer evening. I'm up for lemonade!
ReplyDeleteI have little "outdoor rooms" scattered about my small garden home yard. I read recently that it's not all about new bathrooms and kitchens in real estate lingo anymore. It's "do they have an outdoor room?" Because people can't afford to vacation as much, and want their yard to give them more square feet. Your sweet room looks so cozy I'd curl right up there with a magazine or book!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I got some great ideas from your post- thanks! It looks faboo!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful...I would love to sit out there and blog OR have a glass of wine and chat with you!
ReplyDeleteHi Londen,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful outdoor room you've created! I would hang out there every chance I had!
Have a wonderful weekend!
~ Jo :)
How I would love love to have one of these spaces. Looks so relaxing! Someday maybe. . .
ReplyDeleteI would love to drink some cool lemonade here, like maybe this weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Gazebo...it looks like a really cozy little spot; it would be fun with everyone filling the space!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great room, love the colours, very relaxed and warm, cheers katherine
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming and cozy little space you have created for yourself!!
ReplyDeleteI love long hair boys too- I just hope when he starts going grey it will be coming off - especially if he starts to go bald!! LOL
Stunning! I'm really getting jazzed about spiffying up my own patio. Loving the lounge look rather than the stiff table and chairs thing.
ReplyDeleteDonna
Beautiful! I would love to have an outdoor room like that! My home is very cozy too.
ReplyDeleteoh my. your outdoor room is gorgeous! I love it. What a wonderful way to have some extra room to expand in the summer : )
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!!!!! I'm pea-green with envy! This should be in magazine!
ReplyDeleteJudy@cutest-little-things
What a great outdoor space! I love the set from target. And the chandy is great!
ReplyDeleteLove this outdoor space! So warm and inviting. Nicely done! :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. Your blog design is too cute. Kelly does great work!
you did a great job, i really like the little "garden" sign too...all the little details make it so lovely!
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xoxo
Oooh, that looks so cozy and nice. We're building our deck this weekend and I hope I can make mine look as cute as yours!
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Sarah
I love an outdoor room. Makes enjoying the evenings so much better.
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by The Devine Home - I'm always glad to have new friends! Love your outdoor room. Nice job on all your updating.
ReplyDeleteI love your outdoor family room, and the coffee table in your living room is absolutely adorable!!! Your blog inspires me every time. Thank you for sharing.
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