guest post { On the Beach: Outdoor Spaces }

Today I return from a vacation at the PURE "Sol" Beach House - I miss the beach already! Here is the perfect start to your Monday, a guest post from Mari, a writer for Arcadian Home. Enjoy!!

Hello, all! I'm Mari from Arcadian Home blog, a fantastic place to find lots of interior design inspiration and decorating ideas including fabulous lighting fixtures from contemporary floor lamps to outdoor hanging lanterns. I'm so happy to be visiting with you here at PURE Inspired Design with a guest post about outdoor spaces on the beach. Reading about Samantha's beautiful new beach house evoked visions of lovely porches and decks open to the salty air. Thus, this little visual tour that we're calling "On the Beach: Outdoor Spaces" was born. Today, I've brought along eight images of outdoor spaces with breathtaking ocean views to share with you and inspire your beach house dreams. I hope you enjoy exploring them!

The soaring living space in this ocean-side home opens up directly onto a beautiful deck right on the water. The neutral palette and sleek style of furnishings means that the spaces flow seamlessly from indoors to out.

 

From the wide open space above, we turn to a small outdoor space enclosed on three sides by pristine white seating. It's the perfect spot for relaxing or entertaining on an intimate scale.

 

This contemporary blue and white covered deck gives new meaning to the phrase "sea view." The glass pendant light is surrounded by a circular metal cage—the only black object visible in the space.

 

Samantha says she's seeing a lot of sustainable teak outdoor furniture lately. This wood that ages beautifully is a great earth-friendly option for furnishing beach house outdoor spaces. The dining set above is made by Gloster. The company says the teak it uses is sourced from sustainable plantations.

Samantha also says FSC-certified eucalyptus is another one of the eco-friendly woods for beach home outdoor furniture. The Pottery Barn website writes of this Faraday dining table and chairs, "We’ve updated the design for the rigors of the outdoors with sustainably harvested, naturally durable eucalyptus."

This seating collection called the Melbourne is also made of teak that left untreated will over time take on a silvery aged look. These three furniture sets illustrate a few of the myriad of possibilities for furnishing seaside outdoor rooms with environmentally sound and beautiful furniture.

Yes, I know this isn't technically an outdoor space, but it's certainly up close and personal with the ocean. The minimalist furnishings, contemporary lamps and most of all the view are stunning.

Iconic Panton chairs look lovely in any room and now we know what a great design choice they are to add a Mid-Century style to a dining space fitted perfectly between swimming pool and sea.

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What do you think of these outdoor spaces? Leave us your thoughts below and be sure to come by for more home decor, lighting and interior inspirations!

An afternoon of biking....

Yesterday we went on a 20 mile bike ride on the beautiful Cannon Valley Bike Trail in Minnesota.  It is a tradition - we always start in Cannon Falls and head to Welch Village where we eat a tasty lunch at the "Trout Scream Cafe" - I always have the grilled tilapia, which is delicious. We top off the meal with an ice cream cone, then head back to Cannon Falls.  It is always great day!  I really love biking, but after 20 miles on my mountain bike, I was a little sore.  Come back tomorrow because I will be sharing my biking dream with you, which will include boardwalks, the ocean, and a comfort bike :)

{ Cannon Valley Bike Trail }


{ Trout Scream Cafe }

Friday FUN Find { shoes with infinite possibilities }

I know we are entering Fall and sandals are out, but I had to share these awesome sandals from mohop!!  I love the idea and the FUN bohemian flair.  The possibilities are endless.  You first purchase the wedge base  (low, mid, or high), which comes with 7 different straps.  Now the FUN starts because you can purchase additional straps, ribbons, sarees, rings, gems...  See what I mean :)  I LOVE the idea of the recycled Indian sarees - they are so beautiful and romantic....  Ahhh too bad Summer is ending here in Minnesota.....

What makes mohop sandals eco-friendly:

• wedge is made by hand with wood from sustainable managed plantations
• wedge is dyed with water-based dyes
• sole is made with recycled material
• recycled Indian sarees
• partner with Jhoole, a non-profit social enterprise in India
• tons of choices so you will never get bored!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Friday FUN Find { Baby it's hot outside.... }

We are having a scorcher of a Summer here in Minnesota as well as everywhere else it seems...  And although these vintage electric fans would not help much, I think they are so FUN!  Have a wonderful weekend and stay COOL!!

{ Zoeken }


{ artyfactz }


{ GizmoandHooHa }


{ simplychi }


{ TwentyFourteen }

Friday FUN Find { Frozen Summer Treat }

School is out and my kids will be begging me to buy them freezies - you know the popsicles inside the plastic pouches.  I hate the plastic trash they create and they are just sugar!  Here is a great solution - Zoku Quick Pop™ Maker - it is fast and you can make sure the ingredients are healthy.  I love that it only take a few minutes so no more waiting over night for homemade popsicles!!

Have a FUN weekend everyone!!!