Do you have outdoor space you can retreat to during the summer of COVID? I’ve always been one to make use of any outdoor space I have, no matter how small–in California I was one of the only people in our entire complex to make use of the gorgeous courtyard (we didn’t have our own deck) almost everyday. Now that we’re in Seattle there are only so many months we can use our balcony but I’ve never been more grateful to have one!
For some reason no one else in our complex, again, seems to do so much as stand outside on theirs, but, their loss. I’m fully committed to making this space my oasis right up until Seattle starts doing that heavy wind/side rain situation that renders even covered spaces useless. That’s at least two months away!
Natural Fringe Coasters / Vases by Gabrielle Silverlight / Organic Cotton Yoga Mat / Woven Rosa Runner / Bamboo Hand Fans / Pink Bamboo Bowls / Mint Striped Vase / Kilim Pillow (sold out, find more from this shop here) / Fringed Palm Basket
Like most people I know, months of sheltering in place, not to mention search for an outlet to direct some of that pent-up despair-over-the-fate-of-the-world energy, has led me to pour all my creativity and all my pennies into outfitting this small apartment balcony. Normally I’d purchase as much as I could for our balcony at a thrift store, but I’m trying to think of this as an opportunity to purchase from a few of my favorite Etsy shops and ethical brands.
So far I’ve outfitted my outdoor loveseat with vintage pillows from Etsy (guide to my favorite shops coming soon) and I’m waiting on a rug too. Next I hope to find some more unique artisan decor pieces like the vases above and I’d love to someday replace my battered yoga mat with an organic cotton mat by OKO–isn’t it gorgeous and about one million times better than any other yoga mat you’ve seen?
I’ll share a progress update once it looks more put together. But honestly, no matter what it looks like, it’s still my oasis every step of the way.
Do you have an outdoor space to retreat to during summer?
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