Thank You, Sweet Baby Jesus…

May 24, 2010

…For This…

Summer is smoochin’ our neck here in Chicago, and I have meetings today with the landscaper so that hopefully, post construction, we can somehow turn this:
Into something more closely resembling this:or this:(Jonathan Adler)

And then I will trick out my city oasis with items from Terrain:

And I will invite you all over for bar-b-q’s.

And serve delicious fresh veggies from my garden, and we will all be skinny and smug about our lovely vegetable lifestyle

And we won’t even HAVE to drink, things will be so merry.

But we will, because, I mean…honestly.

(all items from Terrain)

11 Comments

Comments

  1. Helena May 24, 2010 at 7:34 am

    ooh my, cant wait to see it, with your eye and the space it will turn out gorgeous!!

  2. Alaina @ Live Creating Yourself May 24, 2010 at 9:08 am

    Damn you, Texas girl. I HATE the heat. Hah give me the 70s and sunny and keep your 90-degree heat-wave. On another note, LOVE both those inspiration images and loving this Terrain store you speak of. Can’t wait to see what you do!

  3. Connie @ Sogni e Sorrisi May 24, 2010 at 11:46 am

    Love that second outdoor space. I’m not a huge grass fan so that’s perfect for me! Some beautiful patterned concrete, nice outdoor furniture, add a couple of twinkle lights and we are good to go!

  4. Leah May 24, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    Seriously amazing ideas for this space! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

  5. my favorite and my best May 24, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    oh dear god yes…

  6. Kiki May 24, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    Good luck with the outdoor project – I can only imagine what it will look like once you are done. Outdoor spaces can be sooooo relaxing and serene..Love it!!

    XOXOX
    Kiki

  7. Design Darling May 24, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    that striped chair is too cool for words. i can’t wait to see what you make of your little patch of concrete :)

  8. JEN RAMOS May 24, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    Lots of great INSPIRATION….good luck and have fun! :) ))))

  9. Catherine May 25, 2010 at 6:20 am

    I’m so taking you up on the bbq offer once it’s all done. Also, you’ve probably already seen this: http://remodelista.com/posts/outdoors-townhouse-garden-round-up# but I thought it had some sweet inspiration for a smallish backyard.

  10. Kristen May 25, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    The title of this post cracks me up! So exciting to be working on your landscaping plans!! Anxious to see how the space turns out!

  11. Emmy January 6, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    Bailey, since finding your blog I have to admit I have been combing through the Archives while bored at work, and after giggling at my desk to this post I feel like I should take a moment to declare how much I adore you. Partly because you are helping pass the time (8.5 hours of work till Friday happy hour!) but mostly because you are hilarious. Keep it up lady!

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