A Kitchen Courtyard - with a difference .....

these are images that I took whilst at an open garden in Johannesburg.

I came round the corner only to be greeted by this fantastic kitchen courtyard with a definite french or european flair ....

gravel, french styled table and chairs, a bicycle, and of course wonderful pots...

some with herbs, others with plants .....

and since this spot is right outside the (gorgeous!!!!) kitchen, personally, I would certainly utilise the pots for herbs and small vegetables ....

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Gena

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Sunday's Table : A Bright Outdoor Lunch

a melange of bright, bright colour - from the table to the napkins, the crockery, flowers etc.

Image from House Beautiful

A versatile gazebo

another great outdoor living space idea - a versatile gazebo with plants creeping along it .... a bistro table, a few chairs, some tea lights/ candfles/ lanterns and you have the ideal spot for sundowners, an early dinner... or whatever else takes your fancy!

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Image credit: My Home Ideas gallery

White(ish) Verandah's

All images from House Beautiful

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Sunday's Table: Outdoor Tea

a sumptious tea table - just perfect to share with friends and loved ones!

Garden Textures

an amazing use of concrete and stone (as well as other materials ) to create a wonderful outdoor area 

 next to the river/dam/ stream - spearated by a wooden split pole fence

the use of gravel, water and textured plants

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Image;(s) from My Home Life

Sunday Lunch: In Blues

have a great Sunday!

Image Credit:  My Home Ideas
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High Life in the outdoors

Image: High Life

Image : Country Style

Image : Coastal Living

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Alfresco Dining

Thought for the Week:

  Mighty things from small beginnings grow - John Dryden

an open air patio space on which to enjoy alfresco dinners ....

Picture credit : Living etc. Gallery

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Endless Feast into 2010 : Dining with splashes of purple

Still on my theme of purple/ lilac - a gorgeous black and white setting with dashes of bright colour - it always works and always looks good!!!

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I wish you an endless feast into 2010 - may you be happy, abundantly inspired and creative and very successful in whatever you do, hopefully surrounded by family, friends, good food, drink and music!!!!    Happy new year

Gena

Outdoor Dining

for those of us who are in warmer climes at this time of year, it's always great to be able to entertain outdoors.  take a look at these great ideas!

have fun whatever you decide to do over the festive season!

Gena

Picture Credits:  Homes & Gardens