My Great Outdoors: Maggie B's Slowly Designed Space

Name: Maggie B
Location: Silver Lake, CA
Type of space: Front porch
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: When I first moved in this was nothing more than a storage area and slowly it has evolved to the perfect place for an afternoon of lounging and an evening glass of wine with friends. I love being outside, especially when it's too hot to stay inside...the porch is like a whole extra room.

How did you create it? This space was created slowly, over time....first the sculptura couch and then the wall art found during a trip to San Miguel and then the gardening - the Jasmine on the railing really made the space feel (and smell) special. Adding the geraniums was a nice touch of extra color and the rug really brought it all together.

Recommended store, site, product or resource? Craigslist, fFlor and Sunset Nursery

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Comments (19)

I love this! All of the color is beautiful!

posted by saraannsmith on June 25th 2009 at 9:09pm
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Maggie! You created such a zen space! So nice to enjoy with your friends... Love your furniture! And your wall art is so happy looking! It all goes together so well! Sweet!

posted by sfteri on June 25th 2009 at 9:39pm
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I love the wall ornament. That is a very clever use for it, out on the porch.

posted by dkzody on June 25th 2009 at 9:57pm
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Like the fun touches like the laughing Buddha, the tree candel holder and the retro furniture

posted by jessroo on June 25th 2009 at 10:03pm
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I love the orange chair. Can I ask where it's from?

posted by nicolson on June 25th 2009 at 10:28pm
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Aaawww, what a lovely space!

Debbie
http://girlwhimsy.blogspot.com

posted by dykelly625 on June 26th 2009 at 8:34am
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I would be too timid to use all the color but it's really cozy and relaxing, not to mention perfectly scaled.

posted by ec05 on June 26th 2009 at 8:41am
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Excellent - love the colors!

posted by home body on June 26th 2009 at 8:59am
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you have to love a rug that ties a room together!

really, though, this is a citrus dream! i love it.

posted by lipstickonyourteeth on June 26th 2009 at 9:14am
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I love this outdoor space as much as my own! The color and the scale are perfect.

posted by JoanneM on June 26th 2009 at 9:19am
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Wow! Very pretty! I'm inspired to add more color to my outdoor space…wish I had the guts to see it through.

posted by erinpeace on June 26th 2009 at 9:31am
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Great colors!

posted by whytephoenix on June 26th 2009 at 9:31am
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Simple, colorful and sweet. I love the wall ornament.

posted by slowdown on June 26th 2009 at 9:56am
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you have used all of my favorite colors! i am feeling very inspired by this and i have a hankering to redecorate my lovely Baltimore stoop!

posted by lizziepeony on June 26th 2009 at 10:25am
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Thanks for all the positive feedback. It totally encourages me to bring some color inside as well.

Nicolson....the chair is vintage - Woodard Sculptura (and a can of orange spray paint). I found that one on CL.....

-Maggie B

posted by girl42 on June 26th 2009 at 11:41am
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I love it! Well done!

posted by theresaclare on June 26th 2009 at 11:52am
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This is just darling. The wall piece totally makes it. Great job.

posted by brittanykate on June 26th 2009 at 12:19pm
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Woah, I'm loving all the color. And the placemat :)

posted by chikiyuu on June 26th 2009 at 12:30pm
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Of all the outdoor spaces I've seen this month, I think this is my favorite. That's beautiful!

posted by Emika on June 28th 2009 at 10:03am
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