Right Out Back

 With Spring Break just behind us and Summer ahead there can be lots of talk about vacations, plans and activities. That talk can get us super excited for the fun adventures but it can also create a variety of feelings if we don't have a full calendar. 

Just recently Vivian came home with fairy house figurines from the Dollar Tree (it's her new favorite store!!!). We made a fairy garden at the base of one of our old trees and used pebble's she collected from our trip to the beach a couple weeks ago. It was the most fun afternoon and we enjoy going outside to play & make believe!

Personally, I have found that some of the most fun and memorable moments I have with my family are right out in our back yard.

It's home. It's where we are. It's us and the trees, grass and sun. 

It's not fancy or big but it is ours.

Here are some ways to make magic right out back ...

FIRE PIT

S'mores and conversation are soooo good!

HAMMOCK

1 of my favorite things about our backyard is my hammock.

You can find me reading in it all Summer long! (maybe even a little nap)

SWING

This is our friend's backyard - isn't it magical?!!

We have a swing that my Mama gave me and I sit in it often.

READING

Outside is where I do most of my reading.

Actually I do as much of anything as I can outside!

GARDENING

We are scaling back this year (we've recognized our limits and the perseverance of deer)

BALL

SPLASH

the BEST!

You don't need a Country Club to feel or be cool! 

PATIO LIGHTS

Sparkle!

Dress Your Memories Beautifully in the Backyard

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday Favorites: Backyard Beachin

TGIF! In our land of make believe, our backyard is the beach.  Just 2 weeks ago we were supposed to actually be at the beach sharing salty kisses in the sand but circumstances (durn virus) stole our plans and truth be told I'm still pouting about it.  So I've decided to join Vivian in her pretend play and create a seaside world right here at home. I've never been a big traveler but having Vivian Louise drives me to experience new and fun things.  Going to the beach is something I want us to share time and time again, as much as life allows.  There's so much beauty and joy that happens in such a serene place.

Just add a little water and imagination and the beach is in reach.

We also visit the sandbox at the playground to practice castle building.

Here are my favorite things to bring beach vibes to your backyard ...

Cabana Chair

Love these chairs

Beach Umbrella

Turkish Beach Towels

Canvas Tote

Several color & monogram options

Beach Tote

Splash Pad

Toys

Beach Baby

 Pop Up Sun Tent
This is great for outdoor events to protect you from the sun.

Wagon

We love this! It folds up so we can take it everywhere. And it accolades another little.
We use it for after dinner strolls so she can pile in her toys and recently for our outdoor church services.

Towel Clips

Sunscreen

I love these products! More here

Little Sunglasses

Straw Hat
How chic and ladylike is this?!!

Hammock

While I'd prefer to be lounging in a chair with my toes in the sand listening to the waves while I read, our backyard hammock will do just nicely.  And the birds chirping is a sound just as beautiful.

While our backyard view isn't a sunset over the ocean, it is our home and where we make our happy memories.

Dress Your Backyard Beautifully, Like a Beach

XOXO Sarah-Louise