Summer is finally upon us (seriously, 80 degree weather just arrived) and all I want to do is pack a picnic, lay on some soft grass, and read a good book.

She’s got the right idea…

…and she does too. Here’s hoping the weather sticks around this weekend when I’ll be able to leave the office and enjoy. Happy Wednesday!

Photos from top: 1. Erikca McConnell 2. Olivia Graham 3. Roland Bello

My obsession with hot pink continues particularly in outdoor spaces. Its such an unexpected color outside and I love the contrast with green foliage. Also, this may be the most adorable umbrella, ever.

Stunning outdoor space with hot pink lanterns? Um, yes. I’ll take some tea and cookies right about here.

But the piece de résistance? A hot pink, heavy, wood, door leading to your garden. Done and done.

All photos by Polly Eltes.

Go for a drive in this countryside especially in this vintage car.

And then eat some ice cream from a small town ice cream shop. Yum.

Photos by Corrie Bond.

I love the ethereal look of mosquito netting. Its so pretty and soft and has the same effect that a cathedral length veil has on a bride.

It would be so pretty for a ceremony arbor and then you could use over your bed as a special keepsake from your wedding day.

Wouldn’t that be romantic?

Photos from top: 1. Helen Norman 2. Styled by Eva Lindh 3. David Tsay

I want to live in one these colorful brick buildings.

Or lounge in these colorful chairs.

Photo: 1. Michael Wriston 2. styled by Emily Henderson

Everyday I struggle with my insanely small closet and where exactly I’m suppose to put all my pretty shoes. I love this idea above of creating a wall of shelves tucked behind linen drapes to store all my pretties.

Though this solution might work better for me– colored molding to hold all your pumps- so darn pretty and it doubles as artwork too.

Though if I had the space, I’d be all over a vintage armour like this.

Or this one too, sigh.

Photos from top: 1. via This is Glamorous from Atlanta Magazine 2. via Purple Area blog from Living Etc 3. Sandra Lane 4. Maria Dawlat

Lately, I’ve been drawn to beautiful photos of spools of thread. Maybe its the soft sheen of the thread or all the luscious colors, but its definitely been on my mind!

Thread + cake stand = adorable!

I love the vibrant pink tones of this still life. So pretty!

Photos from top: 1. Johnny Miller 2.Styled by Martha Bernabe 3. Dasha Wright

I know its only Thursday, but I’m so excited for a non-working weekend that I’m already plotting an al fresco dinner party.

A farmhouse table setup under a tree? Perfection.

Linen tablecloth? Benches? An adorable puppy head? The countryside? Yes, please!

Photos from top: 1. via House & Garden 2. Miki Duisterhof 3. Alexandra Rowley

I’ve been gathering inspiration photos to finally decorate my house. It always seem like I’m getting somewhere and then wedding season hits… But this year, I will finally finish darn-it! So far I’m loving the cheery combo of aqua and pink. I just think its so fun and playful, how could you ever be bummed in a space like this? I especially love how the darker wall color actually calms the aqua of the sofa, if it were against a white wall it might be too much.

And oh, to have a proper vanity to put all sorts of pretty things. I love the way the black and white floor anchor the light blue vanity and pale pink chair. The bungalow I’m in is so small and the bathroom, well it might very well be the smallest on earth.

I love the punch of aqua in the lamp bases, I actually have a similar thing going on, but I desperately need new lampshades. Finding simple, tall, skinny white cylinder shades seems to be the hardest thing to find. The dainty floral on the pillows is a bit to frou-frou for me, but I do love that simple khaki headboard. And, oh yes, I will gladly take those aqua slippers any day.

Photos from top: 1. via House to Home 2. Styled by Virginia MacDonand 3. Styled by Jen Everett

Today I’d love to lounge around in bed and read that stack of magazine that’s been accumulating on my bedside table…

But there is laundry to do and a whole weeks worth of chores…

Not to mention puppy sitting and some very important phone calls to made. Happy Monday everyone!

Photos from top: 1. Polly Wreford 2. Chris Everard 3. Kate Powers

The sun is finally shining and the beach is calling my name.

I’d bring a picnic and decorate in a palatte of sunny yellows and cobalt blues.

And, of course, I’d bring a beach ball and a good book. Happy Monday!

Photos from top: 1 & 2. Amanda Pratt 3. Roland Bello

I love picnics, and this appears to be the most perfect picnic ever. Vintage paper straws for your fruity summer drink? Check. Strawberries to snack on? Check. Mint lemonade? Check. I seriously want to live in this photo. Photo by Aran Goyoaga discovered through Decor8.

Its been so very gloomy in Santa Barbara and I’m dying for a glimpse of summer light.

I would wear my best floppy hat and take a drive…

To the beach with my diana camera in tow. Here’s hoping the gloom goes away this weekend, I need a break from work and some serious beach-lounging-doing-absolutely-nothing time.

Photos from top: 1. Candace Meyer 2. Mario Sierra 3. styled by Lynsey Fryers

I’m madly in love with this photo shoot by Luis Monteiro.

The soft pastel colors…

In contrast to graphic patterns and black elements in the model’s clothes is pure perfection.

All photos by Luis Monteiro.

I’ve been looking for pretty photos for my office and this one certainly fits the bill (and its  picture of shoes, shocking I know).

I have a thing for vintage phones and I love the soft yellow color and the adorable wall paper.

Doesn’t this scream party? Love it! You can see more pretty photos right here.

All photos by Lola’s Room.