It seems that recently I have had outdoor furniture on the brain. Can’t really blame me now that we’re into the throws of summer, right? I am completely smitten with the Jardiniere Bench and Jardiniere Chair from Terrain – the scale, the shape, and that lovely cool mint color. I would actually like to be seated in the photo above roasting a marshmallow, wouldn’t you?
Terrain also has some other great items to help you celebrate your summer, and are perhaps the perfect things to order in preparation for the 4th! Click on the photo to get redirected to the Terrain site. 
Enter the winning towel. The Threshold Textured Towel from Target. My oh my. While they do not look exactly like the Frette Towels, and in no way resemble the Serena & Lily Towels, they are good looking, and they are $6.00. Problem solved, don’t you think? 
One of the best things about traveling abroad, other than simply traveling abroad, is the opportunity to purchase all sorts of wonderful European decorating magazines at the airport. Case in point, Elle Decoration UK Country. A large beautiful book filled with amazing country homes all over the world. All I had to do was open the front cover and I fell in love with this South African gem. ‘Zevenrivieren was built in the 18th century, and is a great example of Cape Dutch architecture. While the house had been neglected over the years, the current owners were keen to restore the beautiful property, which is located in the Banhoek Valley surrounded by mountains and vineyards. The results are breathtaking. My kinda place – 18th century house and a glass of wine straight from the source.
