More Outdoor Fun ... can you stand it?

Errbody...
The sunny weekend weather has put me in a mood!

Is anyone else thinking about this ???

www.christianchaize.com

 or this??

here

I am. 
Not too long before we're beachin' it folks!!

OK, let's continue building our own outdoor oasis with some great planters I found to go with the loungey furniture you just bought.

Planter Round-up

love these planters in white don't you?

Warning: prices below range from reasonable to the ridiculous:)

Medium Planters 14"- 22" high

West Elm
14" height
$49

Home Depot
 14" height $39.00

Home Depot
 18" height $59.98



Lows
20" height $119

Lowes
21" height
$144

Frontgate
19" height
$199

Restoration Hardware
16" height
$220

Restoration Hardware
medium 18" height $505

Large Planters 23"

Target
Smith & Hawkin
$49.99
23" height

Grandin Road
what a color. totally bananas.
23" height
 $129

Crate and Barrel
24" medium jar
$159

Amazon
23" height
 $131

Restoration Hardware
 30" height
$180

Restoration Hardware
 28 1/2 " height
$160

Grandid Road
kinda crazy huh?
26 1/2" height
$169



Frontgate
24" height
$229

Frontgate
27" height
$1195

So once you have the planters, what do you do with them?

I don't know about you but I'm going simple this year with ...

Boxwoods and loads of creeping jenny

And, window boxes filled with white begonias and impatience.

Done.

Totally Random

Here's what I bought and am LOVING....

For the home

Suzanne Kasler
Circa Lighting



Bought for a client but am secretly hoping she hates it and I will have to keep.

Why allow a perfectly awesome lantern to go back to a cold, lonely, dark warehouse?

For myself...

Incredible skinny jeans

Anthroplogie
Pilco Jeans
$78 on sale. hello?

I have them in white. I didn't see them online in white but check the store in Wayne. So comfortable and flattering. Best fit ever and guess what? They won't strangle your poor ankles like other skinny jeans do.

And...these from Louella...

I bought it in this color ...

So wearing it to the beach this summer.

Have you been to Louella yet? If not "prep" yourself for some fun with these ladies. Incredible clothes and your guaranteed to leave there in style with some fun summer pieces!

And one last item on the agenda....

Have you ever seen this? Of course you have! Humor me and watch it again. I just L O V E  JT and JF together:)

 The latest History of Rap aired a few weeks ago.

The best is  History of Rap Part 1 -- go find it on youtube.

Looking to spruce up the inside or outside of your home? Contact me at kraussteph@yahoo.com.

Need Some Inspiration For Your Outdoor Space?

Have at it:) ...

here

BHG

My space. I know it's crying for an outdoor carpet, some fresh pillows and plantings. It's coming and it's gonna look crazy good (I think)! So stay tuned...


 

Furniture Restoration Hardware



Outdoor Seating Roundup!

Ok people, I have perused the internet for your enjoyment and mine and found some nice loungey furniture for you. I gathered up pieces at all different price points so you can enjoy your outdoor space as much as we do! Check it out below...




Kipling at the Well-Appointed Home
sofa $4922

Horchow
$2795

Horchow
$2,100



Frontgate
sofa starting at $3295

Frontgate
set $4895

Frontgate
starting at $395 for balcony seating

 

Restoration Hardware - yes this is outdoor!
starting at $2800



Restoration Hardware
loveseat starting at $1250 cushions not included

Overstock.com
$2799.99 includes what you see here

Pottery Barn
set starting at $2349



Crate and Barrel
Chair starting at $924 with sunbrella cushions



Target
$999
Includes: Seat Cushions, Seat Cushion, Ottoman, Ottoman Cushion, 3 Toss Pillows, 2 Right Arm Sectional Seats, Back Pillows

West Elm
 $764
cushions included

Lowes
Includes what you see here for $895

Home Depot
Includes what you see here for $799

Walmart
$348

I hope this helps with your shopping efforts so you can relax and enjoy ... now all we need is the warm weather to go with it!

P.S. In case you didn't know the new West Elm store will be opening in King of Prussia on May 16th! (yipee)