Deck Delights - House Update

I think the one thing that all Minnesotans have in common, as well as most people, is talking about the weather. We have just had a long stretch of extremely hot weather. Where if you walk out the door it feels like you are stepping into a sauna. But I can't really complain, we have had a really nice summer, and really have hardly even had to have the air on. Earlier this summer, right before our 4th of July BBQ, we decided to push up our sleeves and do a good deck cleaning and some updates. We love the way it turned out and have gotten a ton of use out of it this summer. Most nights I just love to read, relax and have dinner outside. It really has become a true extension of the house this year.

The arm chair is actually a Lay-z-boy recliner that my mom found for us, it is SO comfortable. 

We painted the table the same green as the umbrella and rugs and have been doing a lot of dining al fresco.

Lots of gatherings on the deck.

The two rugs, the pillows and the rugs were also additions this summer. 

We moved the herbs and tomato plants to the box garden down below, it gave us a lot more space to work with. 

Moving the grill to the far corner really made a difference as well and took away from it being a focal point. I love how the whole thing came together and I am hoping we get a couple more months of enjoyment out of it!

Pink and Green Thursday! Happy Birthday Lilly!

Happy 80th Birthday Lilly!

I am a huge fan of Lilly Pulitzer, as most of you know. I have been wearing it for years, but now with all of the new Lilly products I have been able to incorporate it into my everyday life!

My wall calendar.

 

Love my Lilly fragrances!

 

Put me in a Lilly dress and it makes my day!

 

A box of Lilly Animal crackers in my lunch adds to the menu!

 

The three dresses below are summer staples!

 

A Lilly sticker on a note to a friend!

 

Grabbing my morning tea in my travel mug!

 

Definitely on my wish list, the Lilly bike!

 

Keeping track of my day to day activities!

 

The Murfee scarf adds that pop of color to almost any outfit!

 

That special note card to send a note to a friend!

 

Definitely needed for that glass of wine at the end of the day!

 

The bag that is with me constantly on the go

 

The tumbler that is always filled with water in my car, next to my bed, sitting on my desk

 

The night light in my office!

 

Happy Birthday Lilly, sweet wishes who has brought smiles and brightness to the world!

Pink and Green Thursday

It is FINALLY getting nice here and I put a Lilly dress on yesterday and it just felt better. . . Weird how that can happen, no? I was given a couple of gift cards to Melly, our local Lilly store for my birthday, just trying to decide how to spend it. . .

Pink and Green Thursday - Birthday Edition

It's that day that happens once a year. I am looking forward to a nice dinner out with the boy and then a weekend away with friends, one of which has a birthday Tuesday, so we will have some birthday cupcakes!

Pink and Green Thursday

I am linking up with Trish for a little Pink & Green Thursday
I am getting really itchy and antsy to get some decorating done at home. I feel like everything is so unfinished. I definitely have some work to do. . .here are some inspiration pictures.