backyard bliss

with our little e on the move, private outdoor space has become even more important than it was before. thankfully we are at a point where making our backyard our oasis has become a reality and the patio is in progress! i can't help but dream of the decor aspects of the patio - as it's completion is so near...pillows, plants and pots, umbrellas (we're being frugal and sticking with the current outdoor furniture). several years ago we purchased a wrought iron vintage set from a friend's roommate - a round table and five chairs for a mere $45. i painted it an eggshell white which has since chipped and a little rust has shown through, but i'm going with it. 

thought i would share some of the fun images i fancy! would love to carry the "french" garden theme we have in the front yard, of gravel, roses, rosemary and lavendar, but with less water...so perhaps succulents or drought tolerant native plants. we're using flagstone and sand as our surface and i would like to throw in some bold colors like yellow and maybe stripes and prints. yellow is my new fav this season - can you tell? before and after photos to come.