tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post7966746627040417525..comments2024-03-06T09:44:19.109-05:00Comments on Things That Inspire: Outdoor dining roomsThings That Inspirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-57037973636310776422013-08-18T03:32:28.632-04:002013-08-18T03:32:28.632-04:00There is something very special about outdoor dini...There is something very special about outdoor dining. Maybe it's about reconnecting with nature while you eat and creating a more relaxing dining experienceDion Seminarahttp://www.dsarchitecture.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-49051731607912042952013-08-04T20:34:24.059-04:002013-08-04T20:34:24.059-04:00Fun post...and I definitely think you are attracte...Fun post...and I definitely think you are attracted to the Janus et Cie...so definitely investigate that. It would complement the look of your home for sure.<br /><br />So fun to see the Middleton's house...how interesting that the front looks charming, but the home in its entirety is truly imposing. What a relaxing place for Kate, Will to adjust to parenthood, away from prying eyes!!<br /><Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395215787881578608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-27284597428968438052013-08-03T16:31:22.538-04:002013-08-03T16:31:22.538-04:00Holly, I didn't know you grew up in DC. So did...Holly, I didn't know you grew up in DC. So did I. :) Between all the rain and humidity, we have done nothing outside this summer!FROM THE RIGHT BANKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011371666690884286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-71052817716220932372013-07-30T10:50:35.316-04:002013-07-30T10:50:35.316-04:00Some fabulous outdoor spaces... I love Suzanne Kas...Some fabulous outdoor spaces... I love Suzanne Kasler's table...looks gorgeous!...xv<br /><br />http://vickiarcher.comVicki Archerhttp://vickiarcher.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-91976347751715848772013-07-27T18:02:16.198-04:002013-07-27T18:02:16.198-04:00I always look forward to your blog...Your terrace ...I always look forward to your blog...Your terrace is similar to mine, and I love your first? choice. Just classy.Especially love your trim color on house. Could you possibly share the colors with us? Do continue to share pics of your home...it is so beautiful. jeannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-81721661758268597992013-07-27T15:11:33.570-04:002013-07-27T15:11:33.570-04:00Forgot to mention that our oval teak table does do...Forgot to mention that our oval teak table does double duty as bar when we have folks over for cocktails. We put it across far end of bluestone terrace (like your bar set up) and use a tablecloth. The table is very easy to move.All Things Domestichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15542649096561175951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-1228697720808590532013-07-27T15:06:53.509-04:002013-07-27T15:06:53.509-04:00I actually think teak would look great in your spa...I actually think teak would look great in your space. We have a small rectangular bluestone terrace off our kitchen & living room & used the Gloster oval expandable table & Gloster's Kingston dining chairs. We typically have the table set for 6 but it easily expands to seat 8 (perfect when our family of 4 invites another family of 4 over for a cookout). Our terrace isn't All Things Domestichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15542649096561175951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-17283505705238701032013-07-27T15:06:33.418-04:002013-07-27T15:06:33.418-04:00Saw an ancient stone barn in Scotland that had bee...Saw an ancient stone barn in Scotland that had been repurposed into a home.<br /><br />The stone terrace off every back window & door was perfection. Not too large to easily have dinner, quick tea, work on the laptop from anywhere in the home.<br /><br />Small world Holly, I supposed French Essence used your pic too! Have put the proper link on. Thanks.<br /><br />A nice surprise how you Tara Dillardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16233493520013405385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-68994423696982679972013-07-27T00:24:29.981-04:002013-07-27T00:24:29.981-04:00Great compilation! I loved all the pictures. I, to...Great compilation! I loved all the pictures. I, too, like the idea of teak or any other wooden set for the outdoor dining experience. But, wrought iron furniture with fluffy cushions work too...Only, we'll have to take the cushions back indoors once we're done eating. As you said, they get dirty quicklyGrisel Herrickhttp://www.monsterhouseplans.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-58558719866931768562013-07-26T22:40:17.527-04:002013-07-26T22:40:17.527-04:00I've loved seeing your patio evolve and I love...I've loved seeing your patio evolve and I love the pictures you share! I do think it makes a difference if the area is easily accessible in order to truly use it…which is why we only use our outdoor eating area for parties! Plus it is always hot and humid! Anyway, loved this post and LOVED seeing the Middleton's estate…I could never get enough of this! Hope you are doing well, Holly!carolyn bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14050791333379791302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-55821362414122595452013-07-26T19:58:21.369-04:002013-07-26T19:58:21.369-04:00We have our original kitchen set that was a very w...We have our original kitchen set that was a very well made wrought iron glass top table on our back patio, It has a new coat of paint and cushions ,but 44 years later it is alive and well. We use it all the time and eat out there morning and night, it is an extension of our home. You can see it on my blog post. I have a home tour on my blog right now. We were young but we made a wise investment.Kathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-40016207902755660632013-07-26T14:55:11.371-04:002013-07-26T14:55:11.371-04:00Am betting John Saladino had much nicer weather fo...Am betting John Saladino had much nicer weather for outdoor dining in his Santa Barbara area home than you do in Atlanta. And issues like flies and mosquitoes not a problem for people in that area...there's a reason it's paradise! Don't blame you for not making outdoor dining space a priority there in your hot muggy part of USA. When I lived in San Francisco, pleasant cool temps madeLisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-17448906868271176802013-07-26T11:20:55.589-04:002013-07-26T11:20:55.589-04:00Holly, Since you would like to continue using the ...Holly, Since you would like to continue using the area for both dining and your bar area, I would use a rectangular table. The retangular shape would fit in the area when you move it back for the bar with less unusable space. Be aware of the table leg placement for optimal seating. The chairs could be moved for more seating throughout your outside area when needed. I have an iron table and Love of Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066313941802888990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-69128539994657878452013-07-26T11:06:28.032-04:002013-07-26T11:06:28.032-04:00Love outdoor spaces....we use our outdoor room all...Love outdoor spaces....we use our outdoor room all the time. Its become my favorite space. I think the key is to put comfortable furniture and create a space you are naturally drawn to going into..for me its my refuge, a place to enjoy coffee or a glass of wine and some good reading material!The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-41699535409567973982013-07-26T10:07:31.072-04:002013-07-26T10:07:31.072-04:00We're are anxious to see photos of your house ...We're are anxious to see photos of your house since we've been following the journey for so long - please share with your curious readers...publish worthy quality is not important to us :)Dana - Vintage Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331765816139838777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-75020145658090779622013-07-26T08:43:02.717-04:002013-07-26T08:43:02.717-04:00I like your first choice and I too have seen the J...I like your first choice and I too have seen the Janus et Cie without cushions and they look and feel great without the cushions. Save the cushions for special occasions or entertaining!<br /><br />If I'm not being too bold, would you share the color of the paint on your brick? I'm building a house in Louisiana and want to paint the brick and absolutely love your color combination of Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010506917533417847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-10309401569310713332013-07-26T02:11:33.904-04:002013-07-26T02:11:33.904-04:00Loved the decor! It has such great finesse. The ir...Loved the decor! It has such great finesse. The iron chairs with light colored cushions really look awesome. The small yard with lush lawn is just so perfect. Amazing pics!!Housebuyersamericahttp://housebuyersamerica.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-53502627190238615642013-07-26T01:09:58.999-04:002013-07-26T01:09:58.999-04:00I love that "The Enchanted Home" pictur...I love that "The Enchanted Home" picture and I think it's because it's an inside/outside scene. I feel like I can move around inside if I want, outside if I want bumping into people at the door. That's the way outdoor entertaining works at our house. The outdoor dinner party where we sat the longest was in a screened porch with the most comfortable outdoor chairs ever, Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154846109609330503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-73360065964401542722013-07-25T19:34:12.631-04:002013-07-25T19:34:12.631-04:00I love Janus et Cie too and I also love classic te...I love Janus et Cie too and I also love classic teak dining sets for outdoors too! What ever you choose you have such a wonderful base to start with, anything will look fabulous!<br />Best,<br />Karolyntherelishedroosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13968818627323512213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-50372957519780900492013-07-25T18:25:18.887-04:002013-07-25T18:25:18.887-04:00I have the Amalfi set and my area is right outside...I have the Amalfi set and my area is right outside my kitchen French doors. The chairs are fine to sit on sans cushions. I only use the cushions when I have guests. Even in a covered area the cushions if left outside would get mold on them.Country French Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724143126992926403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-66686736116425505502013-07-25T17:15:56.369-04:002013-07-25T17:15:56.369-04:00Here is an idea. Move your round table by the pool...Here is an idea. Move your round table by the pool to the patio area and see what you think about how it looks. Live with it there for a month and see if you use it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-47074296481253060032013-07-25T16:41:45.743-04:002013-07-25T16:41:45.743-04:00http://www.ballarddesigns.com/set-of-two-caf-26-23...http://www.ballarddesigns.com/set-of-two-caf-26-23233-3b-folding-chairs/10201<br /><br />So cute and flexible, they fold and come in nice colors!<br /><br />Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-58247378925293804132013-07-25T16:37:55.357-04:002013-07-25T16:37:55.357-04:00We are having a gorgeous night here in Atlanta, th...We are having a gorgeous night here in Atlanta, this makes me want to eat outside! I like all of your ideas. I think the black iron and the white cushions would look perfect. If you want to do a bistro table, Ballard used to have some with cute Paris style bisto chairs.Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-49950324782288295182013-07-25T16:37:52.058-04:002013-07-25T16:37:52.058-04:00love the lightweight bistro furniture if it's ...love the lightweight bistro furniture if it's not too informal for you. You could always dress up the table with a table cloth. They have some great and interesting colors too.ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.com