Relaxing in the great outdoors

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The winter weather has been rather chilly here in Australia's gorgeous Hunter Valley,the coldest winter I have experienced in the 3years I have lived here. 

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We haven't spent to much time relaxing in our outdoor spaces, although a fireplace like this one would certainly make it more inviting.

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Do you have a fabulous outdoor area to enjoy a BBQ with friends on the weekends?

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This image leaves me wondering just what the view might be like, it must be pretty fabulous to have all these pretty rocking chairs lined up in a row?????

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I think this one is my favourite space, I can't go past timber, natural stone, white accents & water views, even if it is just a pool!!

Have an AWESOME week everyone!

CHEERS

Trish xxx

Alfresco Dining

Here in Australia we really do have great weather for outdoor dining & a fabulous alfresco area really is a must for our dream house.

I have been on the hunt for some images to show my dream guy just what I would like to do with our alfresco area.

 

Logans Hammer Building & renovating from Seattle, USA

had just what I was looking for...

 

Although I would like that timber ceiling & hand rails painted white

I do love the stone fireplace surround. It would be great to have an outdoor kitchen like this , but I think something a little less extravagant will be more in our budget. A cupboard with some bench space & a built in BBQ would do the trick, don't you think?

 My dream guy likes the look of stack stone used in home decor, whether it is indoors, part of the facade or even used in the landscaping, this would give him the opportunity to use that product within our house design.



This outdoor kitchen actually has a built in fridge, freezer & sink, not to mention a flat screen tv!

I don't know, I love to escape the tv, not have it follow me outside!!!

We will definately be having a ceiling fan as they actually keep the fly's away. You can pop your food on the table & not worry that it will be covered in flys before you blink your eyes!!!

I'm seeing a lot of images with curtains on the outdoor area, but I don't think that is something I will use in my Alfresco design!

Have you got a fabulous outdoor dining space to enjoy & does it have a fireplace to extend its use into the chillier months?

CHEERS

 Trish xxx