Italian Patio in the South

My dad has been in Landscaping & Masonry for as long as I can remember and I wanted to share this gorgeous project he is working on for everyone to enjoy as well. A friend of his built a new home recently and has now set about to make it not so "new" with various projects inside and out. This is the project is on their back patio and is inspired by Italian Gardens which he loves so much. It's not quite finished but you can see where it's headed and hopefully he finds his way to my house next!

This is close-ups of the progress.... The Urn is to die for!

Close Up of the Bricked Grill Area, I can just smell all the wonderful food you cook here!

One More Pic and I will update once it's finished and landscaped so you can enjoy it too!

The Devil is in the Details

Just a few of my favorite pictures that have details that make them special.

Fisherman's Block made into a sink...

You can never go wrong with a Crystal Chandelier & Beautiful Urn...

Built In Shelving to Show off Loved Pottery...

Just a Simple Bouquet from the Garden to Liven up the Silver!

French Trumeau with Sweet Details in the Reflection...

I would Garden all day long if this was my water spout & basin!

I saved my favorite for last! This is the type of kitchen that you make memories in with your family. I can see baking and crafts and inspiration everywhere in this wonderful room. I may have to have it....

Images via Pinterest

The Beauty in French Colors

I have always loved the color blue but french blue is more of an experience then a color. The lighter shades remind me of that first spring day when it's finally warm and the air smells fresh and you just know summer and gardens and flowers are right around the corner. It reminds me of my childhood in the South with wonderful grandparent, cousins and lots of tea and hammocks. It's not a conscious thought so much as a wonderful feeling!

And while it is Christmas Eve, I am looking forward to what this coming Spring and Summer are going to be

and all the junking to be had! It feels more like a military strategy to be planned and re-hashed in order to not a miss a thing this year has to offer. I wish everyone a wonderful new year to come and pray it is better then you could have ever dreamed and hope your days have a little bit of french blue to remind you of the good times in your own life.

xoxoAspen