Dare to be Different

Now, I'm not a big fan of decking (in fact I think I may have put it into 'Room 101' whilst playing the game with friends) however, I love this idea. To put my own twist on it I would use a vintage rug, purely because I have one that I am not using at the moment. However, I will have to wait for a sunny day - it's still far too unsettled here - before I can create my own version. This wonderful creation is from (sorry have lost the source but will definitely find it and let you know).

Eating Out

As the weather begins to warm, I cannot help but look forward to balmy days and nights eating breakfast, lunch and supper in open spaces rather than cooped-up indoors.
Source: Future Party.com and Bed and Breakfast

Outdoor Rooms

Source:My Home Ideas

I am also planning an outdoor project, now that spring is here and the nights are getting longer. I have a lovely patio that is enclosed by three walls and I would dearly love to turn it into an outdoor room of some kind. I only have a tiny budget so let's see what I can do. Something along the lines of any of the above would be gorgeous.

Dare to be Different

For a different way of growing.

If you have limited outdoor space then this could be the answer. Vertigro have launched this vertically-raised garden bed that can be used as a mini-allotment or on a patio or balcony as a mini kitchen garden. I love it and even though I have ample space I would love one outside my back door as an easy-to-access herb garden. I now need to start saving my pennies as the cost is £300.00.

Hanging Baskets

I love unusual hanging baskets: top left, vintage basket (my favourite) right gardenboutique.com, below lennox.com,

Cabbages and Roses

These designs by Cabbages and Roses are fabulous.

Bunting

I love bunting.

Top left by joyfulabode.com, right by how about orange, below by folksy.com