Hot Stylish Fires: In The Great Outdoors

It is the chill yourself to the bone type cold weather for most of us during this time, now is a great moment to envision warming yourself up.  So, go ahead, call me crazy, grab your glass of wine, and join me as we go on outside to warm up with a stylish outdoor fireplace underneath the dazzling starry sky.  Can you feel it, the warmth radiating from the glow of the fire?  OK, well maybe in the dead of winter you might want to bring a blanket along too.  Stunning & Sustainable
Spark Fires introduced themselves to the industry with their inventive ribbon fireplace back in 2005.  Nothing can smother this smokin’ hot company and their fabulous innovative flawless designed outdoor fireplace (another day another post for their chic indoor fireplaces).

                                  

Sure to compliment any landscape, adding one of these sleek stylish fireplaces to an outdoor space will certainly make you want to cozy up to it and its warmth.  You just may never want to go back inside.

 Clean & Green SPARK products are energy-efficient and designed to be as clean-burning as
possible, nearly eliminating any carbon monoxide or soot. Proud to be a member of The United States Green Building Council.                          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And just went you didn’t think it could get any hotter………….check out these stunning cast concrete fire pits from Solus Decor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solus Décor is a Vancouver, BC-based design and manufacturing studio committed to designing and crafting the world's finest cast concrete products.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot….Hot…..Hot….. Sizzling hot….
I say, good bye Mr.Winter, bring on the heat!

The Outdoors…the Deck, and the Design

As we somehow have suddenly jumped into summer, the warmth of it invites, pulls and gravitates us to the outdoors. Interior design certainly does not have to stop with the interior of your home. The surrounding gardens and outdoor living spaces can be designed to compliment the interior spaces. Creating a comfortable extension of usable living space outdoors which is enticing enough so you will want to spend more time outside enjoying the simple pleasures in life. Perhaps with some reading, or entertaining a few friends, sipping home made ice tea  wine, and watching kids play.

I have the opportunity to work with wonderful clients who desire just that type of space. The challenge is to create their odd sized outdoor deck that has an amazing view where they can do all those things in life we wish we found the time to do more often.

The view

The challenge area:

The inspiration:

Jacques Garcia for McGuire Sleek and inviting, this bench entices with a deep seat cushion, gently curved arms and bolster pillows at either end. Long, lean and wide, it is the ultimate in relaxation.

The plan:
 
Good food to be enjoyed here:
Raymond Waites Vintage Garden Collection.  Elegant custom hand finished aluminum frame with graceful arms with acanthus leaf casting and scroll backs with rosette details.

The details:

Underfoot: 

And of course, there will be a touch of animal thrown in:

The process of finding all the perfect elements for this concept were a bit of a daunting. The options for tasteful, durable, attractive, functional outdoor pieces were hard to find. But with much perseverance, I do believe the end result will turn out to be a stunning, pleasant place to enjoy.  But for that…….you will have to wait till it is all done. Stay tuned :)

 

What makes an outdoor space livable for you?