Obsessed: Pottery Barn's Outdoor Spaces

TGIF! When I was going through the mail the other day, a fabulous catalog appeared in the pile- the Pottery Barn Outdoor Spaces edition.  Needless to say, all other distractions were put on hold for a few minutes as I flipped through the dreamy pages of artfully arranged outdoor furniture.  Oh, to have a porch so sweetly decked out in fine looking furniture with cozy all-weather cushions, or to host a meal outside with one of the most naturally blissful table and chair sets a tablescape ever did decorate.  Pottery Barn, won't you please come create some outdoor rooms in my world?  Obsessed, I tell you... obsessed.  While all of the plants in my yard may swoon if such a gorgeous outdoor space as a Pottery Barn space ever did appear in our yard, I am sure I can work to bring some happiness to the plants by attempting to create the beauty that is seen in this catalog.  So, true to my style, I present you with the Pottery Barn version, a similar piece of furniture at a lower price point, and an outfit inspired by the PB stylistic touches.  Enjoy, and have a great weekend!

< Can you imagine a better seating arrangement for hosting outside? >

See Pottery Barn's 'Gather around the fire' version pictured above here

See a similar seating style from Pier 1 Imports here

Obsessed: Summer night by the fire pit by ParticularlyPracticallyPretty

For a warm summer night bbq transitioning to a comfy summer night by a fire pit, your best friend can be a jean jacket.  The jackets can be found in a variety of styles at any price point, and are versatile enough to be worn with sundresses, khakis, and your favorite LBD.

< I imagine serving barbecued salmon, corn on the cob, and freshly sliced watermelon at this dinner table >

See Pottery Barn's 'Dining Alfresco' version pictured above here

See a similar table set from World Market here

Obsessed: Appetizers Alfresco by ParticularlyPracticallyPretty

A casual vest added to a simple t-shirt can add style and elegance in one easy swoop these days.  Elongate your legs in cropped jeans with some height in your shoe- comfortable wedges are great for outdoor events.  

< Can you imagine lounging on these cushions and taking in a summer flick outdoors?  How fab! >

See Pottery Barn's design for 'Backyard Movie Night' here

See West Elm's take on the futon cushion here

Obsessed: Movie Night Outdoors by ParticularlyPracticallyPretty

While warm summer nights have the best kind of weather ever, you still might need to add a layer or two for warmth if you will be seated outside for a prolonged period of time.  Find a cozy knit vest with some style, and you will have another layer of clothing with some unique pizzaz.