Al Fresco Finds: High and Low

Spring has truly arrived in the San Juan Mountains. There is still snow on the mountain tops but in towns like Ouray, Ridgway and Telluride, it's downright balmy. My little one is getting all her sundresses out, we're wiping the cobwebs from our flipflops and frowning at the weeds that are undermining the once beautiful landscaping. The aspens are budding, the grass is green, and the sky is BLUE!

This is my pick for patio dining perfection...It not too large, it's clean and simple and comfortable. It's $1499 but think of all the friends that you could get around the table-priceless!

LOW! What else would you expect from IKEA? The corner chair starts at $120 with a $40 white cushion and the simple is $90 with a $20 cushion. Form and function, you know how much I enjoy that!!

HIGH From KMP


starting at $455! Almost 3 times as expensive as Ikea's version! Nice weave though!

I really like this 7 piece set. It looks so comfortable...I can imagine lingering over dinner, throwing back sangrias and laughing into the night. I think it would work well for a variety of styles too, classic, contemporary, Mountain Home, Mediteranean.

For the space age, modern, highly practical, minimalists! In the winter it doubles as sculpture. High for sure, around 2k

Sexy! How Southbeach. If it's just the two of you, in your cozy little loft with the perfectly manageable terrace...this cutie is a space saver. Double my espresso please!

I would lounge here and finish a whole novel, all it needs is a cabana boy and maybe a catheder...ew did I just say that? My point is, I wouldn't want to get up for anything!

Talk about storage!

Honestly! Can you imagine? Well here it is! i was looking for interesting armoire's and came across SPACIFY. They even have outdoor furniture that turns into a giant golfball form...brainiacs!

I did find a handsome armoire....spacify is one of those websites that may take me several tries to fully unravel its magic!

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Look at this intact art deco bar!
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This piece is the epitome of great modern /antique pairing. It would look great a sofa back table, an entry table, a buffet, even a bathroom vanity for a guest bath. Drill a hole in the top for plumbing, plop a vessel sink on top and shabam! Instant cool.

These pony chairs are so fantastic my hair is on end with enthusiasm.

Industrial, yes, but with the right accessories we could warm it up in a snap!

This gate-makes ya want to slap yer mama- am I right?

Sorry Mom, but look at the detail, fantastico, no?

I think they found this in Argentina.

Love me some folk art!

So handsome!

Bright idea ,no?

Build me a sun room- this is the inspiration piece for the whole room!

Flip me Over I'm DONE!

This grill just converted me. I have always been a bit of a hillbilly when it comes to camp cooking- two steps away from setting up my own still and selling moonshine- sort of.

The truth is I like the campfire smoke, the half charred ears of corn, the traces of ash in the eggs- it's all part of the experience...until now.

The Conran shop is fantastic! So afforadable... and this little number is portable which is huge for me!

They call it a notebook portable grill- too cute. I'm already thinking grilled trout with fresh dill and lemons. When can we leave?