Spring is here and let’s face it some of us are tired of staying at home. Look no further than your back yard to bring some respite because that is where the joy is!
My philosophy is always to make everything as fun and colorful as you can. There is so much color and fun in nature and nothing like bringing it all together in a joyful colorful arrangement on your back porch.
We love barbeque!
My family loves to barbeque – not exactly the word we use as we come from the land of veld and vast expanses. Where we are from there is never quite enough meat on the fire, not quite enough time to enjoy the outdoors and there is more sunshine than rain. We have mastered the art of a barbeque aka “braai” as we call it. It is possible for us to make anything on a fire and make it taste good. We even make versions of a grilled cheese and stew on a fire.
The outdoors is where it all is.
Gratitude is everything
The times that we live in have made aware that each day is a gift. I choose to surround myself with what makes me happy whether it is music, colors or joyful arrangements.
Now for the fun!
Tropical outdoor rug 3. Yellow modern chair
4. Orange chair 5. Green table 6. Yellow ceramic stool
I am currently getting ready to redo my back porch and part of my garden as a guest on the One Room Challenge. The challenge is scheduled to begin on May 7th 2020 and last 6 weeks and the progress will be posted in 6 blog posts. Here is link explaining what that is. It is a challenge to redo my back porch as now it is somewhat boring to me and I have so much DIY work ahead of me. The part of my garden that I am redoing is mostly in the shade or part sun. I wrote a blog post a few weeks ago on some of the plants I want to focus on. Read it here. I am so excited!
Here is my back porch..
There is one things that I truly love on my porch and that is the tall vase in the back. It is the Helter Skelter vase from Seasonal Living which is 51 inches high and 36 inches wide.
Here is some more fun stuff that I might incorporate in my back porch
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I love your fun and optimistic outlook! I also love all the color but my fav are the topiaries!
Thanks for your reply. I am quite fond of those dogs too!
That SL vase is fantastic and the turquoise is my favorite colorway! I can’t wait to see what you do for the ORC! Also, the boxwood dogs have GOT to make an appearance…those are adorable 🙂
These are really great selections. I can’t wait to see how you transform you outdoor space!
Love all your colorful picks! Can’t wait to see the end result! How fun!
Hi Ilse! I love those boxwood dogs…and of course I love the choices you’ve made from Seasonal LIving’s colorful line of indoor/outdoor furniture. lighting and decorative accessories. I can’t wait to see how you transform your outdoor area for the upcoming #OneRoomChallenge! Knowing you, it’s going to be gorgeous!
Thank you Leslie!
Love this post and all the colorful options!! It really inspires me to work on our outdoor patios.
I did not know you were doing the One Room Challenge. How fun. I hope to do it too. Will follow.
What a great find in those topiary dogs!!! I need those. I am dreaming of having color in my outdoor room right now, still stuck inside on this rainy day!!!
I’m a big color fan and I love all the vibrant color you’ve suggested!
I can’t wait to see more of your one room challenge. This is so fun and colorful.