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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) |

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. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

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

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Check out my other outdoor posts:

Our new stock tank swimming pool in our sloped yard

Our new stock tank swimming pool in our sloped yard

The perfect stock tank pool pump cover

The perfect stock tank pool pump cover

DIY outdoor art for our fence

DIY outdoor art for our fence

DIY macrame outdoor hanging solar lantern

DIY macrame outdoor hanging solar lantern

closeup of tassels attached to umbrella with safety pin

DIY tassel umbrella using durable outdoor yarn

Painting Crisp Black And White Stripes on Textured Front Porch

How to Paint Stripes on Your Front Porch

black and white striped porch with tropical colorful accents

Tropical, black and white striped porch

stylish black and white cabana patio - Cuckoo4Design

DIY black and white cabana

outdoor hammock retreat

Woodsy Patio Hangout

woodsy summer patio dinner

Summer Home Tour

bright colored summer patio table setting

Outside Summer Tour

Easy DIY Cat Enclosure

Easy DIY Cat Enclosure

Our New Outdoor Cat Tunnel

Our New Outdoor Cat Tunnel

Vintage Rattan Sofa For Our Porch

Vintage Rattan Sofa For Our Porch

Small yard landscaping ideas

Small yard landscaping ideas

Valspar Everglade Glen front door

Picking the right color and painting exterior doors

The only way to stop your stock tank pool from rusting

The only way to stop your stock tank pool from rusting

Stock tank pool ideas inspired by our pool

Stock tank pool ideas inspired by our pool

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

(Youleeya)

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  1. cassie @ primitive & proper says

    June 9, 2016 at 5:06 am

    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. Kris {Driven by Decor} says

    June 9, 2016 at 6:44 am

    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!

    • Julia says

      June 9, 2016 at 6:45 am

      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. Vel says

    June 9, 2016 at 7:00 am

    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!

    • Julia says

      June 10, 2016 at 6:12 am

      Same here, loved your tour and thanks again

  4. Marty Oravetz says

    June 9, 2016 at 7:58 am

    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.

    • Julia says

      June 10, 2016 at 6:13 am

      Thanks Marty and thanks again for having me.

  5. Cristina says

    June 9, 2016 at 8:50 am

    You’ve created such gorgeous spaces! I’d be sitting out there all the time. Love the colors!

    • Julia says

      June 10, 2016 at 6:14 am

      Thanks Cristina, I do sit out there all the time ๐Ÿ˜‰

  6. Pam @ Simple Details says

    June 9, 2016 at 9:09 am

    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. Chelsea Coulston says

    June 9, 2016 at 9:23 am

    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!!!

  8. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    June 9, 2016 at 10:29 am

    What an amazing transformation! Your porch is so happy and inviting. Thank you for a great tour.

  9. Lois Black says

    June 9, 2016 at 11:01 am

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

  10. Shauna says

    June 9, 2016 at 11:58 am

    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

    • Julia says

      June 10, 2016 at 6:16 am

      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 ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. Summer says

    June 9, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    Love, love, love it Julia! Can I come hang out on that lush patio please???

    • Julia says

      June 10, 2016 at 6:17 am

      Any time, I’d love to hang out over a glass of vino or bubbly

  12. [email protected] says

    June 9, 2016 at 8:20 pm

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

    • Julia says

      June 10, 2016 at 6:17 am

      Thanks Jennifer, I finally love my porch now. Before not so much.

  13. Andrea @ Life Love Larson says

    June 9, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    Lovely and inviting and colorful! Love!

    • Julia says

      June 10, 2016 at 6:18 am

      Thanks so much Andrea

  14. Kimberly Duran says

    June 10, 2016 at 2:59 am

    Oh I just love your outside space! Your back patio is just so gorgeous (and I love seeing Miss Lily, the cat dog) ๐Ÿ˜‰ What a fab place to hang out. I’m gonna be popping by in my own flipflops, be right there! xxx

    • Julia says

      June 10, 2016 at 6:19 am

      Oh I’d love if you could just pop in like that. I’m sure we’d have a blast.

  15. Debbie says

    June 10, 2016 at 5:40 am

    Julia, your home is gorgeous! Love your style!!

    • Julia says

      June 10, 2016 at 6:19 am

      Thank you so much Debbie

  16. [email protected] says

    June 11, 2016 at 7:02 am

    Your outdoor spaces are just fabulous! I still can’t get over the before/after of the front porch area. So good!

  17. Brynne | The Gathered Home says

    June 12, 2016 at 8:01 am

    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!

    • Julia says

      June 12, 2016 at 9:01 am

      Thanks Brynne! I hate humidity and soon it will be yucky here too ๐Ÿ˜‰

  18. Kristin Cadwallader says

    June 13, 2016 at 8:04 am

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

    • Julia says

      June 13, 2016 at 5:25 pm

      Thanks Kristin. I just wanted more color this year.

  19. Rob says

    June 13, 2016 at 9:29 am

    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!

    • Julia says

      June 13, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      Well thank you so much Rob.

  20. Anita Diaz says

    June 14, 2016 at 5:37 am

    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!!

  21. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    June 16, 2016 at 7:41 am

    Your backyard area is seriously so gorgeous. I love how you staged the table in these photos – so bright and pretty!

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