I'm That Kinda Girl

Did you know this has been the warmest winter on record in 40 years? I'm thinking bad for the planet, but good for my alcoholism. I don't know about you, but I'll be spending a lot of time in patio-approved areas this weekend. Call it camping, if you will. Have a good one, peeps!

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A Tall Drink of Water

This post was originally going to be allllll about the patio because let's be real, it rocks, and I LOVE me a good patio. But how could I not talk about the rest of the house when it looks like this?? Personally, with a property and view like this, I could be convinced to pitch a tent and live off the land somewhere the owners wouldn't really notice me. But when you start adding elements like that gorgeous kitchen, bedroom fireplace and tub?? Forget it, I'm upgraded to stalker status. Hope they don't mind if I take a bath while they're at work.

(Sadly, I can't remember where I found this house. I blame pregnancy brain. Bah.)

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My September Issue

I love fall. The season, the clothing, the weather. Er, wait. It’s still 100 degrees here. While practically every store in the country is pushing plaid shirts and wool capes, I’m rocking flip-flops and extra deodorant. It’s kind of ridiculous, but make no mistake, we will sweat in the name of fashion. I’ll put on boots a little too early and friends will pull out their cords despite the beating sun (you know who you are). This is the time of year I am O.V.E.R. the weather, and need to continuously remind myself it too will be over soon. It helps to remember my heat-induced hysteria will be placated by patio-time well into the winter. Hence, today’s inspiration board. Though it may be a little more for me than for you, let’s be real, there’s always room for another patio-approved space.

(lacquer hexagon tray by Jonathan Adler, garden beverage stand and taylor large hurricane at Crate and Barrel, hatfield grellow rocker and weekender bench from CB2, lillypond umbrella from SB Umbrella)

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Patio Approved

When my friends and I try to decide where to head for happy hour, my only requirement is that the location be patio approved. (Pool + shade + bar cart = automatic PA.) If MY patio came equipped with the items in this board, every hour would be happy. And possibly not sober. I’m just sayin’.

(photograph by Alicia Bock via Etsy, beach towel from Missoni Home via Unica Home, hammered acrylic drinkware and barrow bar cart from West Elm, tuuci exuma cabana at Design Within Reach, image via Apartment Therapy )

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Beach it in the Backyard

I always say, if you can’t get to the beach, bring the beach to you. Okay, this isn’t exactly true, as I don’t think I’ve really ever said this before, but believe me I’ve thought it. The swimming pool, ANY pool, becomes your own private beach when you live in a place where 115 degrees is considered the average summer temperature. Besides, I wouldn’t dare rock these gorgeous sandals in the company of sand. Yeah, take that, beach.

(image via Truffle Girls, praia piquinia by christian chaize via 20x200, seaside tote from J.Crew, nail polish from Chanel, imogen sandals by Kate Spade, igloo chair at CB2)

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Weekly Whiteout

(image via Manutti Furniture)

Mmmmm, yes please.

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Decked Out

What’s functional, stylish and awesome all over? A great patio, that’s what.

In celebration of absolutely amazing weather here in good ol' AZ, I’ll be focusing on decks, patios and all things outdoor, all week long. I know you’re excited!

(red hot egg bird feeder from J Schatz, image via Fresh Home, I Love Your Style: How To Define And Refine Your Personal Style by amanda brooks via Anthropologie, thelermont hupton's off the wall mini flowerpot from A+R Store, format tray and ceylon pitcher from CB2)

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