Pools, Porches, Patios

Summer is here in full force. New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles has devoted their whole current issue to Summer. This is our local shelter magazine, and I think many of you would love to get it, so go ahead and subscribe. Locals can pick it up around town, at Helm Paint, Le Blvd., and other places that sell home furnishings.

Sara Essex Bradley and I had a blast shooting this story. Nine or so homes were scouted, and a lot of them made the final editorial cut. My aim in producing this story was to show the wide gamut of how people decorate their outdoor spaces, and as usual the people in New Orleans have a very distinct, and I think beautiful and exciting viewpoint.

Elegance - this incredible spa setting is in New Orleans

Sleeping porch in New Orleans

A classic front porch in New Orleans

A front porch with a twist - classic white wicker with Trina Turk fabric on the cushions

My patio - indoors is outdoors in my own quirky way - My majolica plate collection has moved outdoors, and the cushions were recovered in Chinoiserie toile (an outdoor fabric by Waverly)

Lots of old brick floors are in many New Orleans courtyards - Can you tell how much Sara and I love to have the family dog (or cat) in the shot - I say it makes a space more human

Fabulous funky party time patio in New Orleans

I styled an alfresco dining table in New Orleans with the home owners bunny rabbits

You can go online to see more New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles, "Backyard Bliss".
But really you need to go get the magazine and see the gorgeous full size photos. We have an awesome art director and editor!

What have you done new this year for your pool, porch, patio, (balcony)?

Trina Turk At Banana Republic

There are two kinds of girls. There are those who put every cent into decorating their home, and there are those who spend their money on their clothes. Now we home decor girls can combine both!

Banana Republic has released a special sneak peek of Trina Turk’s capsule collection. Known for her fun prints and bright colors, Turk’s collaboration with Banana Republic is the perfect combination of rich girl style with affordable prices. The 60-piece line, which hits stores and their online marketplace on June 7th, won’t have a price tag larger than $185.00!

“We went into our archives, and we probably started with about 30 prints that we felt were iconic Trina Turk prints that had that Palm Springs feeling,” Turk said in an interview with USA Today. “Then it really became an editing process where we worked with the Banana Republic design team to narrow it down to what we feel are the best of the best, which are five prints.”

Trina Turk at Banana Republic June 7

The collection is good for girls of all ages, with skin baring pieces or more covered up designs. And when you tire of your dress, top, skirt,  orshorts, you can turn it into a toss pillow!

I could wear these! And so can you! Trina Turk at Banana Republic

I love the dress - It reminds me of the Trina Turk Paradise Pool fabric

Okay, I will take the first dress and the top from Trina Turk for Banana Republic

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Trina Turk on Etsy

My yard, garden, and back patio got a complete trashing from Katrina. It's been over five years. I have cleaned it up bit by bit, but finally, we are now doing some larger projects, and it is looking so good.

I am getting to the fun decorative parts. There's some new furniture and I am doing some pillows with indoor/outdoor fabric, a Trina Turk print in shades of pink and orange. They are going on dark brown chairs.

I have found this fabric discounted for around $72. a yard. It retails for around $150.

Trina Turk pillows in Peacock pattern, color Punch
image via Plum Cushion HERE

Etsy is a treasure trove for well priced Trina Turk.

Trina Turk 22 x 22 pillow on Etsy by Elegant Touch HERE

I found a huge 22 x 22 pillow for only $70.

Chair by Spruce Home on Etsy with Trina Turk cushions HERE

There's an entire adorable chair with the cushions for only $300., the price of one pillow at Neiman's!

Trina Turk deck chair by Gallant and Jones HERE

There's also a great looking deck chair.

The Trina Turk web site is also having a pretty good sale HERE.

Cheer yourself up and out of the winter blahs with some Trina fabric for your outdoor space.