OutdoorTable Ideas

I'm working on my outdoor bard server right now. Once that is complete I'm going to move on to my next project, and maybe I might even get a few things done before summer is over. 

One of my plans is to make a canopy for the patio, I have my dads old pop up canopy base and all I need to do is spray paint it and make a cover with drop cloth and maybe even paint it? I also think adding curtains to the side would be nice like the shear ones on my porch. 

My big project idea is building a long outdoor table. 

I want a table that is long to fit a good amount of people around it, not to wide either. 

I'm thinking using wide cedar boards.

I have two old picnic table benches that I want to use with it and add some mismatch wood chair, which I'm on the search for now.

Here are a few photos that have outdoor table I like. 

I wish I could find chairs like this!

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This is cute but to small

I'd like one of these in our backyard, is he included? j/k

Look at this outdoor shower!

All photos are via Pinterest, for some reason it wont let me copy the link location but you can find the photos on my page.

Lanterns For The Porch

Over the weekend we went to a big party and I brought a old time favorite, macaroni salad, and I made brownies from scratch.,I will write a post on that later this week.

Sunday I started coating my boards with a outdoor sealer from Minwax, maybe I will be able to finish my outdoor bar server this weekend.

Today We spent all day at the lake and it was lovely. 

Friday I hung these up on my porch.

I picked up 3 for a $1.50, but I cut the shells off. I think I might see if they have more or use something different and add a few more to make a cluster of them. 

Here is a photo I found that has a cluster of lanterns hanging. 

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Here is mine

One of my candle holders for the blue jar is missing, I hope its in the house somewhere, otherwise I'll stick a glass tea light holder in the lantern. 

I still have so much more I want to do...

I have a hard time deciding on a just a few photos. 

What did you do this weekend?

Curtains For the Porch

This weekend we put up the curtain wire and my sheer curtains from Ikea. I'm very happy with the outcome and they worked very well for keeping the bugs at bay. 

Before curtains

I need a special cleaner to get rid of the algae of the walls and floors. We also need to repair some boards on the floor.

I still have a lot more to do with this porch, but can only do a little at a time.

I will be replacing the plastic flower boxes with wood ones soon. 

I had to use to curtain wire sets from Ikea so go all away around but they were very easy to put up. 

I took the kids to a local small lake to try out today to see if a summer pass would be worth it and it was, the kids had so much fun and barely got out of the water, now they are all relaxed and tired. We need to do this more often.

Now I need to work on my bar/server.

Have a lovely day!

Cottages, beach houses & oh my

Oh how I would love to have my own beach house, cottage, lake house or even a boat house someday. 

I just watched almost all of the new HGTV show Sarah's Summer House....I'm actually watching it now while I'm writing this post...online watching equals less commercials.

Here are some photos from her amazing beach house on a island....yes she has her own island. 

I love how she white washed all the pine, before it looked more wood cabin then beach house.

Your going to want to start watching this if you haven't all ready.

Photos via here

Now here are some fabulous photos I found and must share with you

small cottages

This is one of those tiny Texas home....good for a single person.

Beach houses

amazing

amazing cottage beach home

nice size beach home

 

so cute

a inside of a beach house....love the metal chairs and table

I know its a small photo but love the built in bunks 

Lake Houses

yep that is a boat house

Houses right on the water

or a store? Oh well its to cute not to share

I love this one.

Well I hope you enjoyed these photos, I'm sure it will make you want a beach, lake or house on the water?

Mellow Yellow

I've always been a fan of yellow I want to add yellow to my porch and I want to throw a fun party this summer with a yellow theme and found some neat photos on Pinterest to share.

I want these yellow chairs!

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I like this idea with the lanterns hanging together, look at the cupcake stands

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Loving the mixed black and yellow acent

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lots of white and yellow lanterns, lemonade and cute goodie bags.

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I could live in the city if I had this!

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another yellow party theme

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I like how they used simple lights with the banners

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I need this yellow chevron umbrella 

I would love to have a porch that has barn sliding doors!

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and last

some cute pillows with yellow of course to add to outdoor seating

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Now I just need to get motivated to work on the porch. We had a lovely weather all weekend but it was also very hot and its not even July yet! 

I had a wonderful time with family and friends at a barbecue at my folks home. What did you do?