15 August 2012

Our Little Outdoor Space

 Can't believe it's mid August already - we've been in the new place for over a month! I gotta say this little town is growing on me. Although it's still a bit lonely at times, I do love the peace and quiet and the people here are seriously so friendly. 

One of the best parts about moving was our great little outdoor space. We're here so short term that I didn't bother with any gardening, but I did decide to dress up our small deck so we could make the most of it :) (excuse the photos, it's been cloudy here all week!)

 
I love this space! It's a great place for cozy dinners, and after Ramadan it'll be so nice to sit outside for breakfast or, a even cup of tea in the afternoon :) My husband loves studying out here too for a change of scenery and some fresh air.   

 Before we moved I had my eye out for a bistro set on CL/Kijiji, but we ended uo getting this set on sale at Canadian Tire. I just love it :) It looks great, it's zero maintenance, plus it folds away for easy storage.

 

The outdoor rug is the Safavieh Courtyard in sand black from Rugs USA, who FYI have free shipping to Canada!! So I officially love them :) I hesitated before buying it because the graphic design was a little bolder than I'm used to, but I took the risk and now I totally love it! It brings so much more interest to our little outdoor space, plus it makes my toes happy :) 

 

This lovely little plant adds a pretty dose of colour, and at $5 it wasn't a huge investment. I'll admit the flowers were brighter when I bought it a few weeks ago, but at least I haven't killed it :) The planter was a great clearance find at Lowes.  


So what do you think :) ? Our outdoor space wasn't initially a big priority, but I really do love how it came together. We have no idea where we'll be come January, let alone whether our next home will have a yard, so I'm soo happy we did up this one and we can enjoy it while we have it!
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  1. Elaine15 August 2012 at 19:10

    That looks great! I love the little bistro set and the graphic rug is fabulous! Good for you for taking a risk - it paid off! I recently updated our deck area as well if you'd like to have a peek :)
    http://visualmeringue.blogspot.ca/2012/08/a-little-deck-refresher.html

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  2. carol jane16 August 2012 at 08:21

    Your photos are great and your little space is wonderful. We all need our own little oasis outdoors. Enjoy it!

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    1. samaa16 August 2012 at 14:17

      Thank you so much Carol! It's true, after growing up in a home and then moving to an apartment after marriage the thing I missed most was the outdoor space! (That and the laundry :) I'll definitely enjoy it :)

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  3. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary Lane17 August 2012 at 11:51

    So pretty...love the splash of pink with all of the blues. Wonderful pictures too! Visiting from the A2D party. Have a great weekend!!!

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  4. Brandi17 August 2012 at 12:34

    Such a great outdoor space to sit and relax in. That pillow is gorgeous. I love your rug too. Rugs USA is a great company. Their prices are very reasonable.

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  5. Bella18 August 2012 at 10:19

    What a great space! I love big bold graphic prints so that rug is right up my alley. Love the pillows and planters add the perfect pops of color! You turned a small space into a super cozy one. I bet that's going to be a great spot come Fall to curl up with a book!

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  6. Alyssa21 August 2012 at 09:12

    Love your splashes of color with the planter and the pillow. Looks so great. And I'm eyeing up your bistro set -- I'm looking for something similar for our front porch. The fact that it folds up for storage is perfect. Such a happy place! Lovely.

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    1. samaa23 August 2012 at 18:52

      Thanks so much Alyssa! So glad you like it :)
      Since summer's almost over I'm sure you'll be able to find something great on clearance soon!

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  7. Dehdee24 August 2012 at 06:03

    This is awesome! I love your patio furniture!! Where did you get? I'm looking for something that is chic, rustic and weatherproof.

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    1. samaa25 August 2012 at 23:57

      Thank you so much Dehdee! I got this set at Canadian Tire - not sure if you're in Canada or not but they have pretty good sales there all the time!

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  8. Angelina Garcia5 November 2012 at 15:44

    I love the variety of prints! :D Experimenting with shapes and colors really makes exterior living areas more relaxing and fun. And I also think it was genius moderation not adding a table cloth. That way, it looked fresh with only the right amount of everything. ;D

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    1. samaa7 November 2012 at 13:17

      Thanks so much Angelina! I never used to mix so many patterns but lately I'm gravitating towards decor that is more colourful and vibrant, and I loved that we could bring that outdoors too..I'm so happy you liked it :)

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