May 28, 2012 | Cassidy Voyles 
The Blender a Williams-Sonoma Blog
Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day holiday.
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May 25, 2012 | Cassidy Voyles  FineHouse |
In our exploration of shade options this week many of the inspiration we showed you required a structure from which to hang or grow shade. We decided to revisit a past Discover post about FineHouse, an option for out-of-the-box garden structures.
May 24, 2012 | Cassidy Voyles 
Desire to Inspire
This is a long-term shade option but if you have the time and the patience, live shade creates a very romantic setting that will change with the seasons.
May 23, 2012 | Cassidy Voyles 
Simon Upton
We've all seen them, those rolls of bamboo screen at the hardware and box stores. I don't know about you, but I am immediately attracted to them but then think what on earth do I do with these? What I know I don't want is to replicate that look of weathered and sagging bamboo screens on fence rows that I see often in backyards. These images are great inspiration for using these rolls of bamboo screens in a very elegant way.
May 22, 2012 | Cassidy Voyles 
MADarchitecture
Using high tech breathable, fade resistant and UV blocking fabrics you can create shade in your outdoor space that is a soft and supple focal point.
May 21, 2012 | Cassidy Voyles 
When we think of shade in our outdoor living space we most often think of patio umbrellas. There are a number of shade solutions other than umbrellas and we will be exploring those options this week. To start the week off, some alternate shade solutions from luxury hotels around the world.
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May 18, 2012 | Cassidy Voyles 
The Leaning Cottage
Out of curiosity I went to Etsy and plugged the search term lanterns into their vintage category to see what I might find. I was pleasantly surprised to find so many interesting outdoor lanterns with character. there are many more from the Etsy search but here are a few that caught my attention.
May 17, 2012 | Cassidy Voyles 
Simon Upton
Lanterns are not only a source of light but are a decorative accessory. As an accessory lanterns can be a vehicle for introducing a design style to space. In these examples lanterns in a global style set the design tone for these outdoor spaces.
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May 16, 2012 | Cassidy Voyles 
Source Unknown
Lanterns on dining and coffee tables create a great centerpiece.
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May 15, 2012 | Cassidy Voyles 
Backen Gillam & Kroeger Architects
Lanterns placed on the ground can light a path or provide ambient light.