Living in Oregon, you get pretty used to a lack of sunshine and an abundance of rainy days. It is the end of May and according to the newsman last night that this may be the coldest May we have had in recorded history. How I long for the warm days of Spring; hanging out underneath the gazebo with a good book, while my sweetie worked out in the yard with all of the Spring flowers blooming. Ok, so for now, I am living in a condo with no land, so I am going to day dream about my fantasy outdoor space in pictures!

Please note: all of the following pictures are borrowed from myhomeideas.com.

Ingredients: tree stump + round cement table top + candle chandelier hanging from tree

Ingredients: porch + hanging swing + upholstered pillows + strategically placed ferns

Ingredients: wicker furniture + red & white striped throw pillows + red vintage accessories

Ingredients: Wicker chairs + hammock + comfy pillows and throw blankets

Ingredients: wicker furniture + grass rug + hanging chair

Ingredients: Gazebo + teak furniture + teak bed

Ingredients: Old mattress upholstered + reclaimed wood tables + candles

Ingredients: Wicker chair + table + unbelievable scenery

Ingredients: a sliver of your back yard + a mosaic-ed cafe table and chair set + comfy pillows

These pictures inspire me to try to figure out a way to turn my tiny cement slab in my condo’s backyard into my own little personal haven. The only things missing is is a group of family and friends hanging out with drinks, chatting, laughing, and having a fantastic time.

It may take me all Summer, but I will have to speak to my landscaper (aka my sweetie) to see what kind of magic we can create on a limited budget. I will keep you posted!

Let me know, in the comments above, if you have any ideas for your own personal outdoor spaces! I would love to hear your thoughts!!

Have a FABULOUS evening!