Fire Pits – Week of Design

I have always enjoyed bonfires and fire pits. I enjoy the process of setting up the fire, like cooking over an open flame (hello, s’mores and popcorn!), and watching the embers burn and the fire die down. I think now that the fall crisp weather is on it’s way, I become nostalgic for the fire pit at my grandparents house. I like to think that someday we’ll have our own, a place for friends and family to gather.

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For sources, see Day 1 of the 2009 Week of Design.

Garden Paths – Week of Design

I love how garden paths define spaces and set the tone for your yard space. I feel excited about the endless combinations of materials, path shapes, and the types of borders (including plants) that are available to us, although sometimes the plethora of choices can be overwhelming when setting up a space. Hope these inspire you to get outside and work in your yard. I think they are divine.

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For sources, see Day 1 of the 2009 Week of Design.

Outdoor Showers – Week of Design

I love taking an outdoor shower. With the sky above you and, preferably, river rocks or a smooth deck beneath you while wearing your birthday suit, one feels a strong connection to the natural world. I vividly recall the few outdoor showers I’ve taken with such fondness and incredible mental clarity. Indoor showers just don’t compete.

I love the idea that an outdoor shower can be as simple as a hose and bucket. Of course, the ones below are a little more exciting for me.

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For sources, see Day 1 of the 2009 Week of Design.

Red Accents – Week of Design

It’s hard to believe that our last Week of Design was back in 2007! I received so much positive feedback from you and had such fun working on it that I’ve been hoping to do another one ever since. Here we are, one toddler and two years later, and I’ve finally pulled another set of design inspiration photo collages together. We’re still renters with no plans to buy, but I continue to save photos on my hard drive for our Inspiration Files. I’m thrilled to share a small portion of these beautiful photos with you over the next seven days. Enjoy!

Thank you to the following sources for photos and inspiration: A Browner Brown, alex the girl, decor8, Design*Sponge, Eddie Ross, Flickr, How About Orange, inchmark, Nesting, Oh Happy Day, Ohdeedoh (and the other Apartment Therapy blogs), sfgirlbybay, Simple Lovely, Small Notebook, The Inspired Room, the seventy tree, Tiny Decor Blog, The Yvestown Blog, and the following magazines: Cookie, Dwell, Domino (miss you so much!), Natural Home, Real Simple, Sunset.

Love those sites!

Do you see a photo of yours and I missed you? Please let me know right away and I’ll add you to the list. SO sorry about that and thanks!