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I recently wrote a post about a wall of mirrors…well, how about a wall of frames?  Gilded window frames, that is!  An architect in Sweden is building a housing project with windows of gilded window frames.  This project consists of 2 houses, both 6 stories wide, with 14 apartments (9 of them duplex apartments), glossy white enameled facade panels, with cast aluminium window frames that are gold leaf painted.  This reminds me a lot of something Philippe Starck would have done – mixing modern with rococo, neo-classicism, etc.

Summer may be winding down but that doesn’t mean these pool houses can’t inspire to use them year round!  Here are some images of both pretty and architecturally inspiring pool houses!

Summer essentials for great outdoor decorating:

Fire pit from Stone Forest

Floating lights from Moonlight

Outdoor kitchen from Viking

Outdoor shower from Jalco

Firebird grill from Wittus

Sunbrella Pavilion from Java Pavilions

Vogue Outdoor Sideboard from Westminster Teak

Float Lounge Chair from Paola Lenti

Stainless Steel Spa from Diamond Spas

Bali Tiles from Stone & Pewter Accents

Daybed from Jardin de Ville

All images & sources from Home Portfolio

Summer is here!  Last weekend was the official (calendar year) start of the summer.  With that comes time lounging by a pool (beach, lake) and enjoying the long days.  While here in LA, it’s been mild temperature wise (I know many across the nation are already bearing heat and humidity) – we in southern California get our hottest days (triple digits) more in mid to late summer.  I may not be lounging poolside at the moment but with these images I can certainly fantasize about a dreamy pool somewhere, out there…

All images via Houzz.

If you are looking to furnish an outdoor space, check out the product line of Jason Champion. His furniture company is Jason Champion Outdoor and his line includes some colorful, bright, and graphic outdoor furnishings such as chairs, fabrics, planters, ottomans, screens, and tables.  Any outdoor room would be unique with these items!

Hopefully, this Memorial Day Weekend you are enjoying nice weather and the great outdoors!

If you haven’t already – you may want to order your own private cabana for the sunnier days ahead!

ZGallerie has a few tents of their own: the SoHo Pavilion comes in two colors (Orange & White or Black & White).  They measure 10′ x 10′ and even come with their own duffle bag!

So for your next  invite to lounge poolside – just say:  ”Would you like me to bring the cabana?”

Don’t forget to outfit it with all those great accessories…

In anticipation of longer days ahead, warm weather, and an eagerness to enjoy the outdoors – I thought I would feature pictures of outdoor porches and decks. I recently completed a virtual design project for a client who lives in Ohio but has a vacation home on Martha’s Vineyard. The client specifically asked for help with exterior lighting, exterior paint color, and any creative ideas on how to furnish the backyard porch. I sourced some decorative outdoor light fixtures in addition to recessed lighting (which he asked for). I also provided ideas & resources for outdoor furnishings and accessories. Having focused solely on a single porch design, I became interested in searching for pictures of all kinds of porches – from East Coast to Southern to Tropical to Modern.

If you haven’t already gotten started on sprucing up the backyard patio, deck, balcony, front porch – take a look at the potential!

Textile Art is currently selling their Marimekko Collection of indoor/outdoor fabrics from $29.99-$34.99/yard. They are printed with fade and mildew resistant dyes and can be used for upholstery. The collections feature color combinations of blues, citrus, reds, and neutrals.