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Welcome everyone coming from my friend Summer’s at Simple Stylings. Her home is always so fresh and beautiful isn’t it? Have you seen all the course starting at Marty’s (A Stroll Thru Life) who is the host of all the amazing tours? You should make sure to see them all. Welcome to all my regular readers too who aren’t new around here. Even for you there is something new to see again today. A couple of weeks ago I shared my painted concrete front porch. (If you are new to my blog then you can find out how I got the lines so crisp by clicking HERE). Like I said on Monday I splurged on lots of planters and tropical plants with the hope I can move them inside again when winter comes around. I also added some more patterns and texture to our front porch and one of my goals was to rip out the big bush we had in the flower bed, which I finally did and I love it so much better now. It’s open and inviting.

Front Porch

graphic black and white patterned front porch

pot from HomeGoods | stool (similar) | triangle pillow | throw | palm pillow (old H&M) \ bench (very similar) |

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graphic black and white striped porch

box wood balls (similar) | planters (similar)

As a reminder here is the before again:

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It is a dramatic change:

beautiful black and white front door with bright green front door

fox door knocker HERE or HERE and my post about the painted door is HERE

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Back Brick Patio

I wanted to show you as true to how we live on our back patio. I love adding color since we don’t have that many colorful plants in our shade garden and this way I can add some interest to the mostly green landscape. The peonies unfortunately don’t last long.

fun colorful patio with black and white striped umbrella

my favorite $50 umbrella | dotted plates | pink plates | chair and table set | pillows | pineapple | straws | bamboo flatware (mine is vintage which you can find on Etsy HERE or new HERE)

The striped runner is some of the plastic coated Ikea fabric I had left from my chair makeover. I love it because it is wipeable. I didn’t sew either and just cut it to size. fresh summer table setting with Marimekko plates

 

fresh summer table setting with Marimekko plates

 

colorful aztec pillows and abstract art on patio

 

I painted some abstract art to hang along the fence. If you remember my Home Depot Style Challenge it wasn’t as colorful and definitely more staged. We don’t use the tent as much since it gets frustrating when it is windy outside which happens to be very often. Marimekko plates on colorful patio table setting

 

light pink peonies

 

light pink peonies on patio table setting

 

pink peonies

 

bright colored summer patio table setting

 

bright colored summer patio table setting

I’m a huge fan of hostas and ornamental grasses:

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In the summer time I live in a bikini top with tank top, shorts and cheap plastic flip flops. No elegant outfits anywhere to be seen. The below photo about sums it up.

 garden reflection in starburst mirror Marimekko plates on patio table setting with brass pineapple Marimekko plates on patio table setting with brass pineapple

Last Friday I told you that I ordered some black and white striped cabana beach towels (click HERE) and they finally came. I love them and they are perfect for our lounge chairs:

calico kitty on patio

calico kitty on the patio

The above 18 year old kitty sneaks out with me now if she can. She is the only one I let out with me besides using their enclosure aka catio (click HERE to see). She is my cat dog and actually listens. The others are too skittish and also starting to be confused. I just can’t take the chance. But they also don’t really want to. Miss Lilly cat is obsessed with hanging out on the patio with me now though.

outdoor patio lounge area

lounge chair | cushions (similar) | cabana towel | starburst (similar) | pillows (sold out)

brass pineapple on outdoor dining table

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entertaining colorfully outdoors

And if you are new around here then you might also want to check out my inside tour that I shared on Monday by clicking HERE:

beautiful neutral living room with pink and tropical accents

curtains are DIY (click HERE) | leopard pillow | pink pillows | throw | sofa | rug | similar rug | disco ball | coffee table is from thriftstore but you can find similar one HERE and HERE | horse bowl | mirror (similar) | burst (similar) |

Soon I will also share more of what’s going on on our woodsy little patio. Remember when I shared it two years ago?

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I also have a miniature cuckoo clock giveaway going on until Sunday. All you have to do is pin to Pinterest through the below widget. 

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In case you want to sign-up for emails and receive one of my abstract pieces of art for FREE to print then you can do so by clicking HERE. Good luck and check back on Thursday for my turn in Marty’s Summer Home Tours which is also going on this week. 

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Tomorrow you can continue with the tours at Refresh Restyle

line I hoped you enjoyed today’s tours as much as I did. Tschüß,

(Youleeya)

Monday – June 6 A Stroll Thru Life | Life on Virginia Street | Remodelando La Casa | Thrifty and Chic | Rain On A Tin Roof | Duke Manor Farms

Tuesday – June 7 Life Love Larson | Haneens Haven | Claire Brody Designs | My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia | The House of Silver Lining | Hymns & Verses

Wednesday – June 8 Dimples & Tangles | Our Southern Home | Simple Details | Decor To Adore | A Thoughtful Place |  21 Rosemary Lane

Thursday – June 9 Our Fifth House | Decorating Delirium | Driven By Decor  | Making Home Base | Simple Stylings | Cuckoo4Design

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  1. i love how your front and back areas are so unified in style now- the striped front porch makes such a difference! and i want to come eat fruit in your backyard in my cheap flip flops! it’s such a beautiful hang out space!!

  2. I love everything that you do – both spaces are really beautiful! And I think you’ve motivated me to get some new beach towels – most of mine are tacky princess and other little kid ones from eons ago – love yours!

    • Thanks Kris. And that’s exactly what my beach towels look like. Now that I have these new ones, I don’t want to mess them up at the beach LOL

  3. Those stripes on your porch is amazing Julia and everything in your outdoor rooms is equally gorgeous as your indoors! I am so honored to share this Summer home tour with you! Cheers!

  4. I love, love, love your front porch, it is absolutely amazing. Those stripes are such a standout. Your back patio is a great space to hang out too and wow, can’t wait to see the wooded patio. Thanks tons for joining the 2016 Summer Home Tours.

  6. Your front porch is so fabulous!! It would make me want to slowly stroll by and try to peek in the window, because surely the inside must be just as awesome! Love your great style, Julia!

  7. Oh Julia, everything is so good! I’m loving the front porch transformation! The striped patio with all of the greenery is gorgeous and it’s so “you”! You have such a green thumb – I love all of the plants. It feels like a true oasis! And how amazing is that tablescape! Love your tour and your style!!!

  9. My Dear, both your front porch and back patio are stunningly styled. Great job!!!!

  10. Julia, I need that black and white stripe umbrella and those towels in my life for the cottage. Love them! I’m on the waiting list for Walmart getting it back in…ugh! Such a fun patio tour. Always love everything you style!
    xo

    • Thanks Shauna. I hope they get it back in stock soon so you can snatch one up. I will sit on my patio now and dream of your gorgeous Florida cottage and pool area 🙂

  12. What a transformation on your front porch! The painted stripes are amazing and add so much punch. I would never think of painting concrete!

  14. Oh I just love your outside space! Your back patio is just so gorgeous (and I love seeing Miss Lily, the cat dog) 😉 What a fab place to hang out. I’m gonna be popping by in my own flipflops, be right there! xxx

  17. Such gorgeous outdoor spaces, Julia! I wish summer in Texas wasn’t so horrible and we could actually enjoy being outside! But seriously, it’s already so gross and hot and humid here – ugh! Your front porch is just dreamy, like a tropical paradise! Love it!

  18. Love all the brights you added this year with the B+W. Your backyard is such a summer oasis! So beautiful my friend! xo

  19. I love what you did to make the outdoor spaces pop. It really is incredible what you have done to make your outdoor space an extension of your home. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!

  20. Wow, Julia, I m in awe. Every. Single. Thing is just perfect! Love, love your use of color and those patterned pillows are so fabulous. Can’t wait to see the inside. Love everything!!