Sunday, June 10, 2012

Laxed living

Outside living at its best, cool breezy and chilled
Well summer has truly set in here on the island. The bikini's are out (not mine!) and the suncream is on. The kids spend the entire day at the pool and birthday parties have now officially moved to the beach! The best thing about living on this island is that in the summer months, everything moves outside. Most homes have an outside kitchen (next to the pool) where all the entertaining and eating happens, breakfast lunch & supper!

Alfresco dining in Spain
The easiest way to keep it looking real is to keep your outside area in tone with the original structure of the house. Most Spanish properties have beamed ceilings and here this ceiling covering extends the inside beams outside with reeds over the top to provide shade.

These green bottles are typically Spanish and are a great way to inject some permanent colour into a neutral background.  


16 comments:

  1. Hi Lyndsay
    Popping over form BYW to say HI!! How gorgeous are those green bottles?
    Hope you are enjoying the course.

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  2. What a wonderful post for a sunny Sunday :) I wish I could go into that first picture and spend a lazy Sunday afternoon reading and drinking fresh orange juice on that bench with big pillows!
    You have lovely and inspiring blog and I will follow from today!

    Wish you all the best,
    Anu

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  3. Wow, thanks so much!

    We are just coming into the heat right now and its great! Got so inspired last night when I realised how amazing the Spanish houses are and hope to be posting and styling more of my own furniture soon!

    Cant wait to check out your blogs!
    Lyndsayx

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    1. It's so good to feel inspired, isn't it? :) The variety in home decorating styles is one thing what makes all this interior design world so interesting to me. Each style has some lovely aspects and influences of culture :)

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    2. how beautiful is your blog? It's raining here in Sydney right now so I've love to just jump into one of your photos. Loving the BYW class so far, hope you are too!

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  4. Hy Lindsay
    This outdoor places looks so wonderfull!
    I love the sun so much and a space outside in the fresh air is the best to have.
    It's so good to be inspired and I'm happy to see your own furniture and your own style! Every place has it's beauty.
    Wish you a nice day
    Eos

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    1. Hi Signora,
      well this is not my furniture, but will be adding some in the near future,, Ive been searching for the perfect location for my work,, and finally Ive found it!
      Lyndsay

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  5. Hi Lyndsay, I live in the upper mid-west and we can't wait for summer to live on our porch. Found you at BYW forum. Lovely blog and photos. Please visit me too. I have a "color style" question posted.

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    1. Welcome Merri,
      Thank you, Ive seen your blog too, its lovely and very informative,, I need some coaching too!!
      will be following you to learn more,
      thanks for stopping by
      Lyndsay

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  6. Hi Lyndsay - oh how I miss the island - it's been two years this summer since i have been and I really miss it...can't wait to see your furniture pieces! Love from Germany, Anette

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    1. Hi Anette!
      Thanks,, Im sure you must miss it terribly,, the days are baking hot now and summer is truly here,, just love it!

      Hopefully will be styling my furniture later this month,, Im just as excited as I have a house full of painted furniture and NO PHOTOS yet!

      will keep you posted!
      Lyndsay

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  7. Hi Lyndsay,
    My fav is pic number 2! That dining area looks so peaceful and the purple and yellow flowers are just gorgeous. Love the background on your blog. Nice to meet you from BYW 2. Catherine x

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  8. Hi Catherine!
    Nice to meet you to,,
    if you check out Shabby Blogs they have a gorgeous selection of pretty backgrounds and lots of other cool stuff!

    Will be visiting your blog today!
    Lyndsay

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  9. Totally want to LIVE in these pics! Sooo gorgeous. "Memo to me, must plan vacation, ASAP!" :-) Thanks for sharing these - something to aspire too for sure!

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  10. Wow so beautiful. I wish we had such spaces around here!

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