As much as I love our backyard and deck, we have hit that time of year when I can only stand to sit out there early in the morning and after dark. It’s just too hot otherwise!
We have an absolutely enormous deck, with two balconies on the second level, and there’s always something to see as golfers play past our house almost every day. The not-so-good ones slice their tee shots into our yard, and Harley gets to retrieve the balls for us.
Our favorite place to sit on this big old deck is the right hand side; it gets the most shade and affords the prettiest views of the yard and the golf course.
I added a few twinkling touches from Balsam Hill. Of course, green is the color of summer, so these square boxwood wreaths are just right on the French doors that lead into our bedroom.
I added green and white striped ribbon to hang them on the door.
As afternoon turns into evening, I love to sit out here with a book and a drink. When it’s this hot, I tend to go for gin and tonics, or just water with lime. Mojitos are so refreshing, too {see our amazing mojito recipe here}.
When it’s dusk, I turn all the lights on.
Just for fun and a touch of whimsy, I wove a strand of BH’s long fairy string lights through the holes of the wood serving tray I use outdoors. They look lovely draped over my ferns, too.
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Sources:
Navy & White Pillow: HomeGoods
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Want to visit the rest of Balsam Hill’s Light Up the Night participants?
July 21 – Courtney of French Country Cottage
July 22 – Emily of Table & Hearth
Tara of Lehman Lane
Joan of For the Love of a House
July 23 – Emily of Our House Now a Home
July 24 – Mary Beth of Cupcakes & Crinoline
Christy of 11 Magnolia Lane (me!!)
July 29 – Jennifer of My Fabuless Life
April of House by Hoff
July 30 – Sarah of Homeology Modern Vintage
Rhoda of Southern Hospitality
July 31 –Balsam Hill Blog
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Cheers to a beautiful weekend, and thanks for stopping by–
Balsam Hill provided me with products to review as a part of this series; my opinions are always my own.
