So Cal & Palm Springs Dreamin’…which outdoor space would you pick?

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Maybe it’s because my birthday (virgo season) is just around the corner. (I hope it comes slow as I want the summer to feel longer than 3 months). It’s about that time for me to start planning my annual trip. Usually I go to Chicago but last year I celebrated in Atlanta. This year I want to go somewhere I’ve never been and I’m thinking out west. I’ve never been to Cali and although Palm Springs isn’t where I will be going, I keep dreaming of it ever since I posted on flamingos.

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The palm trees, the sun, the pools, the laziness of the days is what I’m craving. I may not end up in California but for now, let’s pretend I will. Actually let’s pretend I had a vacay home there. I’d be on the fence on how I would decorate the outdoors whether I want the pool and sky colors sprinkled throughout in turquoise and green hues or if I want a chic classic like black and white stripes with hot pink splattered all around.

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Which outdoor space do you like best? I like both a whole lot but….the classic modern one is really calling my name. Now if only I had unlimited funds and an actual vacay home…..

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Indulge Daily 5.24.13

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Loving this shady blue on blue outdoor space. So incredibly relaxing. The greenery in the back reminds me of this below…

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For the life of me I can’t find the link to the original post but I thought my idea for hoola hoops was clever. The space above is a more fluid approach to leafy garland.

{Photo by Nicolas Tosi for Elle Deco}

Pink Flamingos make me happy…

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Maybe because my current color crush is coral but the peachynpink hues of this bird has me loving flamingo stuff.

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This is basically what I think of when flamingo yard decor comes to mind. I think of mid-century styled homes, manicured lawns, sunny skies and palm trees.

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Then I think of pool parties with ice cream stations, pink lemonade stands, water balloons , umbrellas to hide from the sun and floatation devices to splash around in….

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This blue and pink hued candy bar is perfect for a co-ed party. See more deets over on Kara’s Party Ideas.

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See the rest ofnthis nurseryhere.

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Shop here for above decor.

{Other Images via Junell from Seekers Bazaaar, Southern Living Decorating Editor Lindsay Ellis Beatty, 100 layer cake}

Instakrush: The Home Depot

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Home Depot’s instagram page is on point. They have such a nice patio and outdoor living set ups for the perfect inspiration.

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I love those planters at the bottom done with bricks I believe. And who doesn’t love vintage marquee lighting signage.

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Follow them on @HomeDepot.

Tuesday’s Tips: outdoor pillows can be used indoors too

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It’s something we often forget but just because a pillow is intended for outdoor purposes doesn’t mean you can’t use it indoors. In Target over the weekend I saw such bright cushions and immediately thought about how they could help liven a space indoors for cheap. You see, dpending on the store, outdoor cushions are cheaper. In Target theirs start at $14 and this week they have a sale for $11.99.

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Indulge Daily 1.14.13

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Is anyone else counting the days till Spring? Milwaukee teased us Friday with temps reaching 52….even at night. Quite lovely for a time period that’s usually sub zero. But with Sunday came 12 degree nights and a blanket of ice over the city that prevented car defrosters from clearing windows as usual. I KNOW it could be much worse as we haven’t had much snow like normal but still…I am over the cold. Sidenote: sorry for the lack of updates. Life got ahold of me…in a great way so I was a bit busy….enjoying it ;-) .

{Via the Design Files Photo by Brooke Holm}

Kids pee in pools so I stay out of them. That would change if pools looked this luxurious…

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{Photo by Slim Aarons}
I have this phobia about public pools. I don’t even utilize my apt’s pool. Whenever I see too many kids, I cringe at the thought of them peeing. I’m sorry in advance if I ruin you thoughts on wading in the waters but yeah…I’ll pass. I’ll only do a hotel’s pool and that’s if no kids are present. Maybe it’s because of an email chain forward some years back that had random questions that you were suppose to give yourself points for if you ever done it. One of the questions was if you ever peed in a pool. The fact that everybody answered yes……

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With that said…these pools are way too fab, nicely designed and down right callin’ my name for me to let some silly phobia get in the way. I am especially a sucker for infinity pools. That was a genius creation. Which is your fav?

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