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Work with what you have is the theme again today. I put together a little hangout in our backyard with things I could find around the house.
No need to buy new things.
This is our favorite spot to have a beverage in the evening in the summer. The trees give enough shade and the lush hostas and ferns make you feel like you are in a jungle.
Do you remember my parents beautiful and old area rug? Well why not put it onto our hammock?
I love the look.
I used the Target drum table that I painted copper as well as the planter
that I also painted copper with my snake plant.
And you can also spy my all time favorite Nate Berkus for Target tray.
I bought the silver balls in Germany 5 years ago at my friends home decor boutique in Germany.
They are meant to be outdoors and can also float in a water feature.
Perfect place for a little happy hour and a game of backgammon, right?
Or maybe a nap in the cozy hammock while the candles are lit.
I love summertime in our tiny backyard.
And the best part about this is that I didn’t have to spend a dime.
Tschüß
(Youleeya)
Ashley Mayes says
June 23, 2014 at 12:31 pmLovely! I was just telling Luke the other day that I wanted more of a retreat in our backyard and yours totally fits the bill.
Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says
June 23, 2014 at 12:39 pmPerfection! So cozy! The rug looks amazing out there! Very clever!!!!
[email protected] says
June 23, 2014 at 1:00 pmVery cozy! Save one of those wine glasses for me. Or else. 😉
Caroline Nolazco says
June 23, 2014 at 1:03 pmLove those silver balls! And using what ya got- looks great!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
June 23, 2014 at 2:09 pmi love it! i want to come swing in your hammock! looks so cozy and love all your layers!
Sarah AKA The Thriftress says
June 23, 2014 at 2:30 pmThe next stop on Cassie and my vacation tour is that hammock! LOVE IT.
Amy Krist says
June 23, 2014 at 2:46 pmIt looks so cozy and snuggly. I bought a bunch of smaller silver balls when we were in Germany. Germans love their silver! 😉
Michelle Cattapan says
June 23, 2014 at 3:02 pmsigh! I live in the DRY desert. Your yard looks like an oasis to me!!
Julia Konya says
June 23, 2014 at 4:03 pmThanks Michelle. It’s definitely not dry here 😉
Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says
June 23, 2014 at 3:41 pmThis has given me a better perspective on what we will achieve when we close in our side terrace that faces the neighbors air conditioner, meters, etc. with a hedge wall. We were going to do a brick 4 foot wall but found the price a little out of our budget! I now have hope the hedge will work! Thanks
Angela Santaniello says
June 23, 2014 at 3:59 pmSuch a cozy place & I love how you used the rug! Fantastic idea!
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Jen (House of Ruby Jean) says
June 23, 2014 at 5:06 pmLove it! You just inspired me to finish up my backyard 🙂
Sarah @ 702 Park Project says
June 23, 2014 at 5:34 pmI’ve never seen a rug in a hammock like that, but now it seems so obvious! Such a genius idea!! 🙂
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
June 23, 2014 at 6:27 pmWhat a wonderfully cozy and beautiful spot! Love the look of the rug in the hammock!
Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says
June 23, 2014 at 6:35 pmYour backyard is so lush and gorgeous! Did you inherit all of the plants with your house or did you guys plant everything after you moved in? How long did it take for all of the plants to fill up the space?
Jennifer BNHblog says
June 23, 2014 at 9:52 pmBeautiful and wonderfully creative! It’s so green and lush back there.
pam {simple details} says
June 23, 2014 at 10:55 pmOh my gosh, the rug in the hammock is awesome! The squirrels have chewed ours and that would be perfect to hide their damage! Bet you feel like you’re on vacation in this little spot!
Eclectically Vintage says
June 23, 2014 at 11:57 pmLove the rug on the hammock! I miss our old hammock – we spent many fun times lounging in it – eating hot dogs with my girls. But alas, it broke – and we don’t have 2 trees perfectly spaced in my new yard! I’ll just have to come over and lounge in yours – after all, where there’s wine, there is Kelly!
Jamala Wallace says
June 24, 2014 at 2:29 amOh – how do i love your space.. you created the perfect atmosphere, the faux fur is the perfect touch for the jungle feel
Julia Konya says
June 24, 2014 at 12:11 pmThank you!
Keya @ Vintage Prairie Style says
June 24, 2014 at 3:25 amlove it Julia! It’s the perfect backyard hangout spot and I don’t think you could get me out of that hammock!
Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says
June 24, 2014 at 3:26 amThat looks so amazing Julia. I love your outdoor space. So green and lush and of course perfectly styled for a great afternoon. I love the rug in the hammock. Looks amazing. That rug is so beautiful!!!
Is that other glass of wine for me? You shouldn’t have. Cheers!!!
Carrie Waller says
June 24, 2014 at 3:47 pmWhat a great idea to add a rug to a hammock!! I’m going to try this in our next house when we actually have a YARD 😉
Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says
June 24, 2014 at 6:28 pmThis looks so amazing! I love the color of the chairs and all the metallics – such a wonderful place to relax!
Gretchen says
June 25, 2014 at 1:33 amWhat a great little spot! Rug as hammock is genius!
[email protected] Chronicles of Home says
June 25, 2014 at 1:43 amWhat a cool idea! Looks beautiful and cozy. I would love to curl up and drink that wine with you. Except your cats would try to befriend me wouldn’t they??
Brandi says
June 27, 2014 at 5:34 amSuch a cozy area you created. It looks like the perfect spot to relax with a glass of wine in hand. Hope you have fun out there. My kids would argue over who gets to lie in the hammock! LOL!!
angies_deco_adobe says
June 27, 2014 at 6:45 amThis is my kinda comfy backyard. Love it!!!
Julia Konya says
June 27, 2014 at 10:43 amThank you
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
June 27, 2014 at 12:04 pmWhat a perfect spot Julia! I love the rug on the hammock and how the hammock stand kind of recedes into the background! I could spend all day there with a book!!
Christine Vandormolen says
June 27, 2014 at 4:57 pmlove it…..gorgeous pics! Christine from Little Brags
Bethany DeVore says
June 28, 2014 at 6:25 pmI just love your backyard! Such a beautiful oasis!
Amber Wills says
July 3, 2014 at 6:33 pmGoodness what a great outdoor space you have! That rug looks really good in the hammock!
Krista thehappyhousie says
July 6, 2014 at 3:16 pmI just love the hits of copper Julia! What a pretty and relaxing space to spend your time outdoors in!!
Miss Charming says
July 16, 2014 at 2:18 pmYou’re such a great stylist, Julia! Beautiful space and photos.
Anna @Annabode says
February 2, 2015 at 9:42 amOh my goodness–rug in a hammock? GENIUS. I want to recreate this so badly!
Zoe says
July 29, 2015 at 1:48 pmBeautiful outdoor space. Love what you did with the hammock.