Hi there...hope you had a great weekend. Ours was very nice, and pretty relaxing. With Teddy on the mend, and getting stronger every day....I felt like it was life getting back to normal. Dinner with friends, a few antique stores with a buddy, walks with Teddy, a little downtime to myself. I started reading again......was an avid reader until we moved! I missed it so much as there is nothing like the escape we take like when we delve into a fabulous new book. I was productive too and got lots of orders processed, and many are going out this morning. So a good mix of down time with productivity!
I don't know about where might be but over here it feels like early summer! 80 getting up near 90 in April? Virtually unheard of!! I can't decide if this is a decadent treat from mother nature or a forewarning of a brutally hot summer to come. If the latter, I better invest in some really great hats because my hair does not love ultra hot humid weather and does not react kindly:) In any case it got me thinking of outdoor entertaining, as we will all no doubt start spending more and more time outdoors. Today's living includes outdoor spaces that are given equal importance in many cases as to what goes in the indoors. The choices for outdoor furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories are practically limitless. In other words its never been easier to have a truly fabulous outdoor setting which rivals what you have going on inside!
I cannot wait to start decorating our own loggia and have a very good idea of how I would like it to look. So.......lets just imagine for this weeks Which would you choose that you are having a few couples over for drinks before you head out for dinner out on the town. You are going to be blessed with the most insanely perfect weather ever, and they will arrive just when the sun is just starting to set. You light a few candles, get some smooth jazz going, put out a few tapas trays of your favorite nibbles and have your bar ready...now all you need to do is choose your outside patio/loggia setting! Which appeals to you the most? I look forward to seeing what everyone loves....I have my eye on a few, think I have it narrowed down to two. And we are off..........
CHOICE 1
Arch Digest
CHOICE 2
Cadreas
CHOICE 3
Joan Behnke
CHOICE 4
CHOICE 5 Coastal Living
.CHOICE 6
Studio Fichandler
CHOICE 7
Robert Stern
CHOICE 8
Elizabeth Dinkel
CHOICE 9
HB
CHOICE 10
Coastal Chic
CHOICE 11
Michael Smith
CHOICE 12
Shope Reno and Wharton
CHOICE 13
Mark Boone
CHOICE 14
Richard Shapiro
CHOICE 15
Melanie Turner
CHOICE 16
Robert Stern
CHOICE 17
Joan Behnke
Wow, hard to pick just one! At the very least I got so many wonderful and inspirational ideas from these fabulous loggias/patios. There is nothing quite like outdoor entertaining, whether its having a complete meal or just getting together for drinks and nibbles.....it is hard to beat the great outdoors and when furnished beautifully.....impossible to top in my opinion. Look forward to hearing which you choose! Wishing you an enchanted day!
Melanie Turner
Hello Tina,
ReplyDeleteI am sure it is wonderful to have Teddy on the mend and getting stronger each day. I have to say that I am a little confused, I thought that dogs that attacked other dogs and people were put down, how is your neighbor allowed to continue to have these vicious animals?
Hopefully your day in court will lead to these animals being removed from your neighbor. I have a friend in Florida that a similar thing happened to, when she went to help her dog, the other dog attacked her and her 75 year old mother, one needed 137 stitches and the other 90. The other dog was owned by her neighbor and he refused to hand the dog over to the city...nice neighbor.
It sounds like the perfect weekend, did you find anything interesting at the antique shops? My problem is that I always find something.
I love 2,11,13,14 and 15. But the others are just as fabulous.
I hope you have a wonderful week, I am looking forward to seeing mor of your new items.
Take care, Elizabeth
Sounds like a nice weekend and I bet with Teddy home, it really felt special just having him there.
ReplyDeleteI also love outdoor entertaining and this year we enlarged out patio and redid our pool so we will be outdoors a lot too. I love each and every one of these but hands down my favorite is 14, something about it, it looks so relaxing and peaceful and lovely.
Have a great day.
Tina- also received my dough bowl and linens, the pictures dont do either justice, love them both and can't wait to shop with you again.
So behind on your blog. Was shocked to read about Teddy's ordeal and came immediateyl to this present post to be sure he is OK. Thank God he is. Poor little guy, how horrible! I do hope those dogs are getting put down, in most parts of the country it would have happened already.
ReplyDeleteI am sure this was so difficult for you and your family Tina.
So glad he is doing well and home resting surrounded no doubt by lots of love.
I love all these outdoor spaces, makes me want to spruce my own up! One of my many projects on hand this summer. Choice 2 is my idea of perfection, I could see spending a lot of time out there. Good to catch up!
Ann from MD
ooooooh. choice 2 but choice 11 seriously gives it competition. how bout a combo of those two?
ReplyDeleteit's warm and humid here and i'm good with that, but the storms at night freak bella luna out so we're losing sleep!
smiles and here's to a wonderful new week.
michele
two, four or fourteen. i'd have to flip a quarter a few times! they are all gorgeous!! i am sooo glad to hear teddy is doing better, poor little guy. xo
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful idea and you are right - summer does seem to be here but it is a little eerie!!
ReplyDelete#2 followed by #13 and #7 would be my choices!! Have a great warm day!
Beautiful images. For your loggia, I need to link you up with Madison Spencer! Now I'm off to visit your store. Happy Monday... N.G.
ReplyDeleteHi Tina, so happy to hear Teddy is recovering nicely. The choices here are hard, I like all of them. I love #2, 5 for the pool, and 13 for everything!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
~Emily
the French Hutch
Such beautiful spaces! There are so many that I would happily accept for my home, but if I had to just choose one, it would be 10, simply because I love anything to do with the ocean. Glad to hear that Teddy is doing well and getting back to normal, too!! :O)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely #2 for me! I look forward to seeing what you decide on for your beautiful home. BTW I posted about the linens I won in your giveaway on Saturday but not sure if you saw it, and the nice comments that people left about your store, so just FYI. :) Have a great week Tina!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Tina,
ReplyDeleteHandsdown #2. Love the texture, the fireplace warms a chilly night, and the arched doors are beautiful. Looks like you might be taking a dip in your own pool with the weather we are having!!
XO
Tina I adore all of these beautiful outdoor soaces, My favorites are #2 & #7.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear Teddy is doing better (with all of that TLC)
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Choice 3 please. Looks so relaxing and wonderful space to just hang out in. I could see being there with a cup of tea and a good book.
ReplyDeleteHappy Teddy is doing so well. I know the house wasn't the same without him!
Received my linens and spanish olive trays and silver vanity tray- was like a kid in a candy shop! Love it all and now am going to see all the "new loot"!
I act like this is such an easy choice! They are ALL beautiful but if I HAD to pick I at least narrowed it down to #2 and #13! they are spectacular! Glad to hear that Teddy is getting better…and yes, it feels like summer already to us as well! These are all great inspirations and I'm looking forward to sprucing up my own! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Mulberry Heights Antiques
I like #7, 8 & 9 for their architecture and size, but #8 is my favorite. It is great that your life is returning back to normal, although I am convince you somehow have 40 hour days. I am looking forward to the arrival of my next "The Enchanted Home Shop" package. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteXO Victoria
I was torn between 1 and 12, but I love everything Michael Smith designs, so I am going with 12.
ReplyDeleteGlad to learn that Teddy is getting better:).
Have a great Monday, Tina.
Teresa
xoxo
Tina, Can i pick all of them?. I have such a crazy day that I would love to be sitting outside today and not leave my house and they all look lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm going with 11 and 17! 11 seems so clean but alive with greenery. 17 reminds me of one of the old convents we visited as a child--which I loved-sorta rustic,refined, old world.
ReplyDeleteHandsdown....NO. 7....roomy, warm, sophisticated.
ReplyDeleteOh, so hard to choose! I think I'll have to go with #11. Just stunning and I'd rather be there sipping a glass of wine and enjoying the sun, rather than trying to wake up on a gray Monday!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear Teddy is on the mend! Such good news. I hope he gets stronger every day.
Thanks for your supportive words today, they mean a lot! Have a lovely week, Tina! XO
I'd pick 7 or 8, becuase I like the seating areas by the fireplaces. Both also have an informal eating area attached so you could set up the Tapas on the table and then retreat to the cozy seating around the fire....I like the furniture and colors of #13 though....good thing a girl always has options! Good luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Teddy update, so glad you are able to relax a bit!
Kim
I would ultimately pick #11...love the feeling of connection between the house and nature with it's french doors and the beautiful tree and greenery so close by. Need more flowers however. In the afternoon I would be napping on one of the chaise lounges. I love the furniture, charming and comfy,it has a cozy inviting feeling. Although #4's view through the arch is breathtaking, but the furniture is hard and un appealing. I'll take #10 for my getaway beach house and invite all my friends and family for a fun weekend and long evenings sipping wine and laughing, but first I would redecorate, painting the existing furniture in white and re-uphoster with fun beachy colors, stripes and prints, change out the lanterns to for something larger and more dramatic. Oh, and add lots of flowers! That was so fun, thankyou! It's like looking through the Sears wish book when I was a kiddo. Which would you pick?
ReplyDeleteTina,
ReplyDeleteStill thinking about Teddy and would love to see some current pics of him! Think my first choice is #1 but I also love #11--it's so simple and harks back to how things used to be before we all got so fancy!
#6 or #8- actually those two mixed/morphed together would be perfect in my eyes:)
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with #2! I love everything about it, especially the fireplace!
ReplyDeleteOooooh, so hard to choose. I think I will go with number 3........but a VERY close second would be number 11.
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty pretty pictures, gives me lots of ideas for my own patio.
Oops, I put 12 and I meant 11.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
xoxo
Oh my, so many great choices,but I am torn between choices 2 and 7. I love them both but am probably most drawn to the openness and columns of #7. Does, this mean I win one of these? Ha! I could only wish for such space for our Garden Home.
ReplyDelete#2 as long as there is a pool in the lawn nearby, #5 as long as there is a fireplace on an opposite wall, but then again there is #11...*bubble burst* this is a choice that I will probably never be faced with........=(
ReplyDeleteTina, your posts really get my blood pumping! I am so ready for a touch of the tropics! So, I'm going with number 1. Situated in say Corpus Christi, TX or Clearwater, FL or maybe even the island of Roatan, Honduras!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day with Mr. Teddy!
Keri
Tina...I would choose #11...simply peaceful. Glad to hear Teddy is walking with you and healing. Peace to your heart, Laura
ReplyDelete.. #2 by far .. I like the cozy look and a fireplace for atmosphere when chilly ..
ReplyDeleteglad Teddy is getting better, I too want to know the fate of the attackers ... please keep us posted ..
best, Karen in CT
8,9 and 17. I want comfy furniture. I had the Palacek Rattan for years that is used in 3 and 7. It looks great but not particularly comfy to lounge on. All the spaces are gorgeous! Tina you have exquisite taste what ever you choose will be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful you have found time to read, I agree with your belief it can be restorative, my little escape place. I'm tickled that dear Teddy is continuing to heal, that is a blessing. :)
ReplyDeleteAs far as the primary assignment today, I'll go with Choice #5 from Coastal Living followed closely by Choice #10 from Coastal Chic, both would be divine spots to kick back and relax.
Sending you a smile for the week to come!
tp
I only get to pick one?! I agree with an earlier comment posted, a combination of a couple of the lanai's would be it. I love the soft and elegant style of choice #3 by Joan Behnke.
ReplyDeleteSince it's only a few couples for pre-dinner drinks, I'll choose #2. If it were a full blown dinner & drinks I'd choose # 1 because the tropics are calling me, and that's where I'd like to relax and stay awhile.
ReplyDeletep.s. Does anyone know where I can find the curvy wood side table in #10? Wisteria used to carry them.
11 all the way! Casual, inviting, shaded with a suggestion of a view of something. LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteLoving choice 8 and 11 ... Currently trying to find a nice wicker furniture ... Any tips for online stores?? Thanks for inspiration Tina!
ReplyDeleteso hard to choose but I think I'll go for 11
DeleteHard to choose just one! 2,4 and 11...but they are all so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI dont know if it is the absolutely beautiful table scaping or the simplicity, but I am in love with choice number 4! Love it! It was hard to choose just one though.
ReplyDeleteBarbara
Glad to hear Teddy is better each day:)
ReplyDeleteI love # 13. The colors, comfort and cozy conversation area is perfect for my entertaining style. I have several choices that appeal to me for different reasons, though. That made the choice even more difficult!
Marla
Well 2 and 7 are my favorites ..beautiful photos
ReplyDeleteUm..just one?? I choose No 1 & 2 & 13...in that order...we still have some balmy days here for outdoor activities but as soon as the sun goes it is chilly and then its fireside with red wine and blogland! Autumn here is like having the best of both seasons...
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V
xx
I love # 2. Its outside, yet I can feel the warmth of the fire!
ReplyDeletewow... how can i only choose one???? they are all so pretty... i think 2 and 4 are lovely...
ReplyDeletehope you are doing great tina... xx
I'd be happy with any of these. They are all so pretty...but #11 made me go ahhhh.....more than the others. So I"ll say #11.
ReplyDelete16 it is for me. I love the metal doors the sun exposure, the sunflowers and the rustic beauty of the space though I would be so happy to be in any one of those beautiful spots.
ReplyDeleteGlad Teddy is doing so well, give him a hug!
XX
Number #2 for me followed quickly by a few others but only if they come with the views in the background.
ReplyDeleteI'm so thrilled to hear Teddy is doing well and is mending nicely. I wish you all the best!
XX
Debra~
Oh...I just read all about Teddy. I'd missed the whole thing because I have not been able to keep up with all my favorite blogs like I like to lately. How horrifying! Poor Teddy. I'm so glad he is doing well. You are so lucky to have him be back at home. Amazing that he wagged his tail through all of this.
ReplyDelete#11 Michael Smith's design, simple, uncomplicated and of course I am assuming there is a view of the ocean!! Happy Monday,
ReplyDeleteKathysue
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteThere all fantastic, but #3 & #7 were my favorites!
I've been away so long, and just read about Teddy. I am so sorry, must have been especially hard on your boys. I love my dog so much and Goldens do just trust everyone and everything, it really never occurs to them that there is evil lurking, they're so much like children in that regard.
Sending love and and 2 paws up!
xo,
~R
Hi TIna,
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that Teddy is mending! And that you had some relaxing time this weekend. I have to say, I know it's kind of strange to have this warm weather, but I am LOVING it!
And, if I was spending time outside....I'd have to go with Michael Smith's space. I just love a big shade tree!!
Have a wonderful day!
xoxo Elizabeth
Maybe it was the blue alongside the sunflowers, but #4 certainly was the one that caught my attention. It certainly inspires me.
ReplyDeleteI pick 10! xx
ReplyDeleteI'd pick number 7 with number 2 a close second!
ReplyDeleteI love choice number 7 and 11!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Maria
http://www.unidentifiedlifestyle.com
OH! Choice TWO is mine! That outdoor mantel just does it for me! Hello dearest Tina! Thank you for coming to visit me ALWAYS with such kind words. I just want to make magic and create love. Be well my dear and give Teddy a gentle hug.....ENJOY!!!! Anita
ReplyDeleteBeautiful #2, #7 or #11! Do let us know which one you choose!
ReplyDeleteChoice #4! btw...I've been praying for your precious golden "Teddy". I once had a golden named "Lady". She got cancer and we had to put her down several years back. She was such a precious part of our family and I just wanted you to know that my heart went out to you when I heard of the accident. I am glad to hear he is doing much better :)
ReplyDeleteMandy
Elizabeth Dinkle is a favorite of mine...this shows how talented she is.
ReplyDeleteMy picks are #2, #7 and #8.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that dear Teddy is home and healing! I'm sure you aren't letting him out of your sight. Our pets are such a part of the family, we have a big Chocolate lab and one persian who wants to live outside and one feral alley cat, that won't leave the basement or my bed... I love them all!
Your blog is such a ray of sunshine for me, your talent of decorating and your realness is so welcoming. Thank you Tina for sharing a portion of yourself and your lovely home.
All so beautiful but if I had to pick one it would be #10 the coastal chic. It's rustic and cozy!
ReplyDeleteI love 4 for the view, 6 because I love black and white stripes and 17 because it's formal and roomlike. I can't wait to see how you do yours!
ReplyDeletexo
Sharon
My choice is number 2 for the warmth...
ReplyDeleteTina, I am so happy life is getting back to normal for you... and Teddy is doing well.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a little girl my sister and I used to play a game called "pick". We would get the Sears or Penney's catalogs, sit down with it between us on our laps and take turn picking out one thing from each page. It became ours. One page page my sister got to "pick" first and the next I would get to "pick" first. This game would occupy us for hours! Your posts where we all get to "pick" is so much fun!
I would pick #2! I love the fireplace and the setting! I certainly hope it comes with staff... I need staff! Just cleaning that space would take a week!
xo Yvonne
Hard choices ...but I'm going with 2. How is Teddy? Ready for an update on the fate of those mean dogs. XO, Mona
ReplyDeletePic #2 is definitely my top choice followed by #8 - happy outdoor entertaining in your beautiful new home!
ReplyDelete#2 looks like your space now, including the colors. But, I like #7.
ReplyDeleteHI Tina ..... I am so happy that your beautiful dog, Teddy, is well and on the mend. It must have been an incredibly difficult time for you all. Just to have him by your side is wonderful. Are the dogs that are responsible and their owner going to be called to task? I hope so as it is such an abominable thing that happened.
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note I absolutely loved all your images of the blue china and most especially with the white tulips! Stunning! I have just picked an end of season white rose and taken a photo of it with my blue ginger jar!
have a lovely week
best wishes
Frances
# 3! But they are all gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove number 11...hard to select one any one of these is so fantastic!
ReplyDeleteChoice 5!
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