Guest Picks: Outdoor Living Inspiration

Blogger Candice of The Design Boards Finds Relaxed and Chic Pieces for Your Backyard

I love mid century modern design with a vintage, bohemian flare. I like art walls, collections of found objects, neutral palettes with pops of color, ethnic textiles, flea market finds, diy, chalkboard walls, and unexpected design elements. I write about design, style, fashion, travel, and anything else that inspires me on my blog: http://www.thedesignboards.com
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Summer is all about entertaining and backyard living, moving the indoors out and creating a warm and inviting extension of your home. These are some of my favorite finds for creating the perfect space for lounging around outside, entertaining friends, or dining alfresco in the warm summer night air. — Candice from The Design Boards
An absolute necessity for outdoor summer entertaining. This is the perfect drink dispenser for your favorite summer sangria or margarita recipe. I like this because it's large and you can cut up beautiful fruit slices to put inside your favorite drink recipe.

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I am obsessed with navy and white right now and this outdoor rug is the perfect outdoor accessory for summer. It would instantly add warmth to an outdoor living space!
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This is a great outdoor (or indoor) seating option. It's perfect for plopping down in the grass with some blankets and pillows and creating a cozy sitting area. I love the ethnic feel to it.
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This is the perfect drink bucket for backyard parties. It's beautiful and functional and can hold several bottles. When it's not being used for drinks you can use it to store beach towels or as a planter. I love the hammered metal; it gives it a luxurious feel.

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This is a great set of melamine dinnerware for entertaining with ease this summer — and no worries about breaking your nice dishes! I love the fun pattern and navy and white is the quintessential summer color combo.
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This is a gorgeous outdoor dining room set. Teak is such a beautiful product that really holds up to the elements and ages well. I think this is a great table option for outdoor entertaining.
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I love these outdoor chaise lounge chairs from IKEA. They are solid wood and super affordable! They're also simple and have nice clean lines. These are definitely going in my plans for our backyard oasis!
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This would make an amazing planter or even a giant ice and drink bucket for your next backyard party. I love the industrial look.
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Gorgeous modern planters have the look of concrete but are actually lightweight fiberclay. I love the simple clean lines and beautiful rich color.

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Baskets like this are great for corralling beach towels, flip flops, or even firewood for your fire pit. I love the functional beauty these have in particular.
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I have been looking for a birdhouse for our backyard and this is one of my favorite designs. It's modern and fun and I would love seeing birds fly in and out of it all day long.
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These terracotta hurricane lanterns are perfect for creating a warm and cozy space outdoors with beautiful soft lighting.
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I am so in love with these simple yet stunning concrete votive holders. I think they would look beautiful lining a walkway in a backyard.
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I am such a fan of having some kind of fire element outdoors to add a cozy and inviting feel. I love this cast iron fire bowl for its clean and modern look, that's still subtle enough to go with any style.
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This is like no firepit I have ever seen before! It's rustic, beautiful and serves dual purposes: Just throw on the cover and it serves as an outdoor table when the firepit is not in use.
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Not only are torch lights great for keeping bugs away, they also add such a lovely warmth and ambiance to your outdoor entertaining space. I would love a few sets of these scattered throughout my backyard.
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I love these rattan hanging lights. They are an unexpected touch in an outdoor room that make the backyard feel like an extension of your indoor living space.

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These string lights make such a great addition to your backyard. I love the vintage look these lights have; it will make you feel like you are sitting at an outdoor cafe in Europe at nighttime!
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This outdoor shower is perfect for cooling off after a day spent in the sun or working in the garden. It's beautiful in design and functionality.

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These Turkish bath towels are pretty, luxurious and will be perfect poolside to add a bohemian and eclectic feel to your backyard oasis.

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