A Room With A View

My first award! From One Sassy Girl over at Hot Piece of Sass. She's a cool chick, so go check out her blog! THANK YOU SASSY GIRL!

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We all want a room with a view. Which view is your favorite?

The green wooded hills of a mountain retreat?

The clear blue sky over a Hawaiian beach?

A charming French Country Garden?

A breathtaking breakfast overlooking the Amalfi Coast?

An early morning at the House in the Woods on the Island of Capri?

The majestic view of a Norwegian fjord?

The rugged cliffs of the Seattle coastline?

The vibrant color of a Caribbean hideaway?

A view of the sailboats from this Main rental beach house?

The sublime panorama of San Diego Bay?

The vast view from a Manhattan Penthouse Apartment?

For me there is NO PLACE LIKE HOME!

View of the Mediterranean sea overlooking the town of Fuengirola (Spain).

Picture taken from our terrace.

View from our garden at Hvitsten (Norway)

Five Star Deck Dining Makeover

Just a few pictures to inspire you to transform your deck! The photos are from Southern Living Magazine.

A worn deck next to a carport. A charmless outside space with no ambiance was turned into this:

Wow! Fresh paint, new furniture and some plants. The blinds between the carport and the deck creates more privacy. The curtains and awning made out of weather resistant fabric softens up the place. A nylon rug adds warmth (and can be left outside, rain or shine).

A candle lantern casts a soft glow.

Greens and yellows add a splash of color to this outside haven.

Oh, and I just love this weather-resistant copper-topped buffet!