Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Balcony Dreams

One of the best parts about my apartment is that it has a perfect little balcony looking over a grassy area outside of my apartment. The problem is, we almost never use it. Now that it is getting warmer I want to spice it up and use it more! Here are some things I know would motivate us to spend more time outside.



My dream balcony includes:

1. Boxwoods
2. Lots of Mossy Pots
3. A bright colored patio set
4. Mercury glass lanterns
5. A tiny succulent garden
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17 comments:

  1. RobinMay 10, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I pretty much love anything that hangs from a balcony - lanterns, candles, flowers etc. These all look great!

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  2. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    You are lucky Julie! A balcony I would love one for plants, flowers, candles. Everything looks good for a stylish balcony!

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  3. Drew {Coral Cafe}May 10, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Looks like you've got the right essentials to make it glorious!!

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  4. Noodles and WafflesMay 10, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Love the mercury glass laterns.

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  5. Leslie *Fresh Out of Lemons*May 10, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    That patio set is adorable!! Ikea has a great line of outdoor pieces right now.

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  6. natasha {schue love}May 10, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Love the boxwood for the balcony...great idea! The mercury glass is beautiful too!

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  7. Sam W.May 10, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    i'm dying to start a little herb garden box. these pictures are lovely!!

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  8. Alicia xoxxoMay 10, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I have a wonderful back porch that is covered and it is by FAR my favorite room in my house! I love to sit out there with my doggie and a book!

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  9. stephanie [the merry way]May 10, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    those glass lanterns are uh-mazing - and so is that patio set - bright red would be so cute!

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  10. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Yes, that C&B patio set would motivate me alright! I hate our balcony in this apartment. It looks directly at a brick wall, gets hardly any sunlight and is so open to the other 18 apartments in this building that it's not much fun to be out there. It's sad. I went out this morning to drink my coffee and write my blog post, but it smelled like tar, and there was so much noise :( I'm a debbie downer, wow.

    However, we just put an offer in on a house that has a terrific backyard and a screened in patio area!

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  11. jillian :: cornflake dreams.May 10, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    LOVE the succulents! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  12. chrissyMay 10, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    oh those manicured hedges are great - turn your balcony into a royal garden! love!

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  13. Sincerely, JillMay 10, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    How lovely... every single one of those ideas are perfection.

    I'm visiting from Life of Meg mingling-ness.

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  14. LenoreNeverM♡reMay 10, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Oh yes Julie!
    adore the boxwood topiaries~
    Here's to a wonderful warmer season*

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  15. LauraMay 10, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I love that little green table

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  16. NikkiMay 10, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I love that patio set! I've always dreamt of boxwoods too.

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  17. A Crimson KissMay 10, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    What an adorable patio set! I'd love a little balcony, although I've also enjoyed the roof "deck" a former roommate and I re-purposed!

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Thanks for the lovely thoughts, I appreciate them all!