Outdoor Cooking

With the weather getting nicer by the minute, I am getting VERY excited for outdoor cooking. For me this means a grill on the deck and some fun drinks made inside. With Kyle in culinary school my daydreaming went to how the outdoor cooking experience could be made glamorous. Sure, there will be splattered bar-b-que sauce and dishes to clean up after. It's not like things like that disappear when you have a luxurious space to cook in. Just like people who have amazingly designed nurseries still have to change stinky diapers...sometimes even exploded ones on their silk crib sheets. **shaking head**
What kind of inspiration would I be if I didn't share some of my findings with you?
All stainless steel kitchen, configuration can range from $3,000 to $30,000 (yikes!) found at The Outdoor Kitchen

This next one is SO me! I love the bamboo wood accents, and it's less built-in more placed in the environment you already have. This makes it more feasible for those of us living with pesky HOAs!

There are few things in life that can make a fabulous outdoor kitchen even better, but the views are one of them. Personally, I am an ocean girl. However, there are some situations when mountains can take my breath away just as much. This is one of them!

This photo was found in a blog post talking about things to consider when planning an outdoor cooking space and what your real needs are. Clearly the family that has this kitchen had the space and the views to get everything in kitchen sink included!
I LOVE the hardwood floors and the lattice above the grills especially!

Dablet is awake from her nap, and while I will not be pursuing any of the above projects anytime soon (we haven't won the lottery YET!), I am very much looking forward to outdoor cooking!

Until Next Time

Dabble

Outdoor touches

The weather is getting nicer by the second, and that inspires more time outdoors. A lot of the time people do spring cleaning trying to purge the inside of their homes, but what about the outside? Don't we all need a little "pick me up" in the spaces we will be spending most of our time? I'm not suggesting a total re-decorating, unless of course that's in your budget (not in mine!), but maybe a few fun touches that can make a space POP!
Do you have a nest chair? This is a great way to bring that chair outside and have an outdoor cushion use. In my house I am the only one who uses this chair because Kyle is afraid he'll fall out of it. I can't wait to get Abby in it because she can't get out yet! You an find this one and others at Pier 1

If you're planning on doing outdoor entertaining such as some grilling and beers, or even some signature cocktails one of these beverage tubs would be a perfect addition

To me the best part of spring are the candles I get to break out. It's also the best part of the fall/holiday season too...so I might be a bit bias. The Lemon Lavender candles from Yankee Candle are one of my favorites. It's a fresh clean floral scent that can also work in a kitchen because of the crispness of the lemon.

Do you need a great drink recipe to fill that bucket? These are Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis and can be made "adult friendly" by adding some champagne!

Enjoy your outdoor living and your little Chic Moments!

Until Next Time

Dabble