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Garden Party Summer Tour

Landscaping and Outdoor Spaces

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I have put together a summer garden party and wanted to share all the nature inspired details with you!

Today I’ve teamed up with Ursula at Home Made by Carmona, along with 20+ bloggers, to share with you our outdoor spaces and gardens! And in case you missed it, I also shared Day 2 of my trip to Kansas City earlier this morning.

Garden Party Tours graphic.

I love easy to maintain perennials like knockout roses, catmint, lavender, and hydrangeas. But, I’m also a huge fan of annuals and tend to go a bit overboard with planters throughout our yard. It always seems like a good idea until I have to spend 30 minutes each night watering the lovely planters in the dead heat of July 😉

If this camera shot looks a bit ethereal, it’s actually because it has been so hot and humid here the last few days, I couldn’t get a shot in without my camera completely fogging over! You can literally see the steam hanging in the air.

The large front lawn of Life On Virginia Street house with gardens and lawn.

Hydrangea bushes outside the house.

White hydrangea bushes beside the house.

Our inviting courtyard, situated between my home office, our entryway hallway, and our dining room, always feels like a bit of a secret garden. This is where I keep my herbs along with colorful annuals to liven the space with botanical color!  This is an older shot from a month or so back and my herbs and the hibiscus trees have gone wild since!

Courtyard with four chairs and a round table.

A blue outdoor chair and a red flowering bush in the courtyard. Deep purple flowers and the wicker planter shown.

Here is the outdoor space recently styled for summer! You can read more about outdoor entertaining in this post.

Summer Patio with wine, fruit and the table set on the patio.

Pillows | Seersucker Napkins | Plates & Bowls | Madras Chargers | Stemless Glasses | DIY Outdoor Couch | Firepit set from Costco years ago

We recently completed our dream backyard renovation! There’s still some minor work to do, but we couldn’t be happier with the show stopping results so far! Be sure to also check out the entire backyard pool reveal if you haven’t already!

Backyard Pool with chairs around the pool.

Pool Water Feature with stone and brick at the side of the pool deck.

My favorite thing we’ve planted so far? This gorgeous hydrangea tree, which is about to explode with lavish blooms!

White hydrangea Tree beside the pool.

Pool Deck with Lounge Chairs and blue striped pillows on the chairs.

A book, hat, and sunglasses on a table beside the pool.

Lounge Chairs | Umbrellas | Conversation Set | Striped Pillows | Patterned Pillows

We’re eating a lot more meals outdoors now (with the exception of the past few sweltering days), now that we have a proper place to eat.

A backyard pool table with striped towels hanging up.

Dining Set | Striped Towels | Edison String Lights | Pillow and Hook Racks are from HomeGoods

Small flowering bushes beside the pool plus white stepping stones.

I hope you enjoyed my lovely outdoor spaces! Now, be sure to check out all the other gorgeous outdoor spaces for even more inspiration and creative ideas!

Aerial view of a patio.A table with light blue glasses s set.
A bamboo loves eat with blue cushions.An outdoor daybed with curtains around it.
A window planter being watered.A wicker chair with pillows on it outside.
An outdoor chair with white pillows and a side table with candles and plants on it.Outdoor chandelier with a blue couch.
Stone wall with outdoor table and chairs.Plants and flowers in a galvanized outdoor tray.
Small flowers in a pot beside the outdoor couch.White plates and bowl table setting with flowers beside the set table.
An outdoor picnic table set for eating.A blanket draped on the outdoor couch.
The fire on the outdoor fire pit.

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July 22, 2016 · 15 Comments

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  1. Robin says

    July 22, 2016 at 8:22 am

    My dream backyard. Well down!
    #goals

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  2. Ursula @ Home Made by Carmona says

    July 22, 2016 at 10:28 am

    Oh man, I am having some serious backyard envy right now! 😀 Beautiful job Sarah… now I want a pool…and a courtyard…and a patio that has curtains hanging around it… lol! Seriously though, I have ALWAYS wanted a courtyard. Just gorgeous!

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  3. JenWoodhouse.com says

    July 22, 2016 at 10:32 am

    I’ve loved following along on your backyard renovation – such a dream! Your outdoor space is absolutely stunning! #backyardgoals xo

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  4. Aniko @ Place Of my Taste says

    July 22, 2016 at 11:49 am

    Everything looks fabulous! Perfect backyard paradise! Xo

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  5. Corey Willis says

    July 22, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    Oh man! Love how your backyard has taken shape Sarah! The pool is amazing and I’m sure you are enjoying the heck out of it. Excited to see you again in the fall in NYC!!!

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  6. ashley@biggerthanthethreeofus says

    July 23, 2016 at 7:00 am

    Such a dream space for sure! Enjoy!

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  7. Chris - Celebrations At Home says

    July 23, 2016 at 9:55 am

    What a gorgeous space. You never have to leave – you have your own vacation resort at home!

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  8. Kathy says

    July 23, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    What a beautiful oasis! I love seeing the table set up for entertaining and your entire outdoor space feels like a boutique hotel garden. ❤️❤️

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  9. Iris Nacole says

    July 23, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    As everyone above has said, this is a dream space! I love it! Glad you have been a part of this tour with you!

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  10. Jen @ The Striped House says

    July 24, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    Hey lady! This is perfect, great job on the pool 🙂 That courtyard is calling my name with that fire pit and those comfy chairs! Enjoy your beautiful spaces! XO

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  11. Vel says

    July 25, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Perfect outdoor stop for sure, especially with gorgeous new pool!

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  12. Anima Prabhakaran says

    July 25, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Oh My, You have one of the prettiest gardens I have seen – The flowers, the lawn ( When will I reach there ??) , the pool, the patio, the furniture on the patio – neighbors and friends envy 🙂 .

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  13. Melissa George says

    July 26, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    The courtyard is so great, but of course the new dream pool steals the show! It’s so inspiring for us to keep moving towards our own backyard dreams. I love every little touch you included!

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  14. Emily @ Table & Hearth says

    July 27, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    Oh what I wouldn’t give for some hydrangeas! You guys are so lucky to have two amazing entertaining areas now, great job on all of it!!

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  15. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    August 4, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    What a beautiful Garden Sarah! I just love the flowers and all the beautiful colors. 🙂

    Reply

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