Ice Cream Dreams

I've totally had outdoor living on the brain lately. One reason may be the fact that I've been scrambling to get my buyers prepped for their import trip for Garden Center/Patio. Or that last year right now it was around 70 degrees and NK and I were on the deck lovin' some sun + firepit action. OH and the most exciting reason - the guy that owns the ice cream joint on the corner by our house has been dilligently polishing up the place in anticipation of that blessed day when the sun finally shines.

Well... that day is certainly not today. But putting together these inspiration boards keeps me cheerful and hopeful in the meantime

I'm actually pretty impressed with the level of style that mass merchants have attained this season. It's interesting to note that the major catalog/online merchants have really stuck their necks out style-wise and the good ole brick-and-mortar merchants sort of regressed.

The first board is an eclectic global sort of feel. It makes me long for some exotic plants and a handsomely groomed lawn.

Top row L to R
Heroic Bell - Smith and Hawken, Tea Bowl Lanterns - Anthropologie, Celtic Wind Chime - Grandin Road, Galvanized Lanterns - Pottery Barn
Second Row L to R
Burning Dawn Pot - Anthropologie, Chippy Painted Vessel - Pottery Barn, Gel Fire Rocks - Ballard Designs
Third Row L to R
Bean Bag Coffee Table - West Elm, Suzani Pillows - Pottery Barn, Grass Weave Serveware - West Elm
Bottom Row L to R
Chesapeake Double Chaise - Pottery Barn, Foo Dog Statuary - Accents in the Garden, Woven Iron Solution - Wisteria