I want to start by saying my thoughts and prayers are with the people and community of Joplin, Missouri. It is unbelievable what has happened there, so tragic and almost incomprehensible. The images look surreal and the devastation is catastrophic. When I made a donation to Red Cross last night, I felt like I really wanted to do so much more but I gave what I could. I truly believe that there is no amount too small…we all have to do our share so if you can spare even a few dollars, those few dollars will be put to good use. Lets all say a prayer for those who are suffering and who have lost loved ones. Their pain is almost unimaginable. I believe we all have to do our part and help out however possible.
Moving onto my post……
Allow me to set the scene here..just roll with me. OK fast forward to later in the day….. its almost 6, a perfect and I mean perfect as in ZERO humidity (yep that means a blissful great hair day) oh around 68 degrees, the sun is just starting to set and its the most brilliant every shade of orange, sunset you can imagine. You have been invited to someones home whose company you adore for cocktails on the terrace followed by dinner poolside.
So now that I have set the scene, you plan your outfit, a perfect little causal but chic summer getup, put on a pair of comfortable shoes (after all?you will be traipsing across the lawn) plus in case you have a cocktail too many, flat shoes are a major bonus:) ?You arrive and immediately hear beautiful music being played, ahhh….a jazz band has been assembled just for this glorious evening! How lovely…..the music softly plays in the background, while the faint smell of a softly lit candle permeates the crisp evening air. The water views beckon beyond but you first feast your eyes on the beautiful and magical setting that awaits you for the cocktail hour on the patio. What are you waiting for? Come on over and join the fun………
Love the lush setting here, the white seating is so dramatic and sophisticated
Nothing like soft romantic lighting!! Vernon Daniel
This picturesque setting is reminiscent of something you might see in Europe, Robert Stern
Party ready, DeCeare Interiors
Picture perfect setting, photo by Jonathan Wallen
Even in the city, glorious entertaining by candlelight can be had when at the hands of Robert Stern
A pair of dark wicker sofas facing each other creates a cozy setting, love the coral pillows
White sofas give a very “South Beach” vibe to this cool outdoor setting, House Beautiful
Elsa Soyers created such an inviting and elegant setting here….
Gorgeous setting for two at the end of a reflecting pool…perfection! Veranda?
Great flow, beautiful colors and cool vibe, Catlin Creer
With this view…..you don’t even have to serve food, just give me wine and the view! Robert Stern
Lets get this fiesta started! Norm Plate
Ashley Whittaker designed this beautiful setting in crisp blues and whites, its soiree ready!
Love the cobalt blue accents….so eye catching! And the billowy curtains…a love! Decorpad
With a view like that, I may never leave! Arch Digest
Stunning view of a entertainers dream, DeCesare
?Now this is what I call a setting ripe for a party……Agins Interiors
This gorgeous setting is as inviting as ones living room! Love the lantern too!
Looks comfy and cozy!! TH Designs
Ashley Whittaker did a gorgeous job of making this so inviting and elegant
Ralph Laurens place isn’t too bad either!!
Love this setting, this is great not only for cocktails but fit for every meal too! Atlanta Home Magazine
Love the cool vibe here, great colors too…… Kristin Hutchins
Fabulous poolside setting, photo by Andrea Trauttmansdorff
A picture perfect setting, can’t imagine it could get any better! Architecture by Richard Landry
Fabulous and luxurious as any interior space…love the grand limestone fireplace with the blue and white tile!
Love the warm tones mixed with?the elegant blues, such a warm and sophisticated outdoor space, Southern Accents
How beautiful is ?the stone fireplace next to the pool, beautiful, cozy and elegant, perfect for entertaining poolside, Jay Graham
Ahh…this looks awfully relaxing, sitting lakeside! Orrick and Company
Nirvana in Napa Valley! Robert Stern
Under the Tuscan sun…..your glass of Pinot Grigio awaits you.
This wonderful space is so beautifully done and was given as much detail and attention as most interior living rooms! House Beautiful
Love the neutrals with the iron furniture, the gorgeous tall fireplace… a perfect spot to wow your guests! House Beautiful
So what do you think? Are you ready for your cocktail now? To me nothing beats summer outdoor entertaining….with the combination of ?perfect weather, lively music, great company, good food, flowing drinks, an outdoor party is the ultimate way to enjoy and savor summer. Hope you got some ideas and outside inspiration….and hope you have an enchanted day!
YES I am most definitely ready for my cocktail now and why wait till 6 I am ready now! Wow these are AMAZING! My favorites are #2 , #4 and the one with cobalt blue accents, I would be only to happy to party at any of these gorgeous settings, and love your “setup” I am feeing the atmosphere loud and clear:)
Tina; Oh My this is spot on. It is over 100 here in Austin today and I was just thinking I needed to go find a nice shady spot for late afternoon aperitif. Hope you’re doing well. Ed Sexton Swank
Perfect post or just before Memorial Day weekend! I hope we all have nice weather and cocktails (it’s five o’clock somewhere, right?). Gorgeous post as always! Stacy
I’m definitely ready for my cocktail…or at least a glass of chardonnay. Any one of these candle lit spots would be perfect…even the city one is beyond fabulous! Cheers!
The images are all so beautiful, but as I was scrolling down, the words you started you post with today kept going through my head. All of those families who lost their homes, it makes me feel blessed and appreciative of our small patio.
Elsa Soyers and Catlin Creer are two of my absolute favorites, they both invoke immediate thoughts of a stress-free environment, a blissful place to be in the flesh and in the spirit. More than anything, this made me realize how much we need to move forward with a water feature of some kind for the yard!
Another beautiful post, anything near the water is something I am going to fall in love with! tp
Oh me oh my. As I started viewing this post I kept mental note of my favourite images…after about the 6th image I realized that I really like ALL of them! They are all so gorgeous, dreamy material for my imagination 🙂 Good thing I didn’t read this one during the work day haha
My prayers are with these people, too. My heart is breaking for so many people who are suffering from all of these events..floods, earthquakes, tornados….I just hope we don’t get a hurricane this summer. God bless each and every one of them.
I love all of the terraces and plan on doing something with mine.. thanks for the inspiration!
after seeing all this gorgeousness,i am so party ready in my head but for the stifling heat of delhi..what amazing places all of them..particularly the ones by robert stern( love the one in the city the most)..thankyou for all this eye candy..have a lovely day..do visit my blog when you have a moment..xx meenal
That second image is my ideal. Did you see that Liz Taylors house is up for sale, it’s small and cosy in beautiful Bel Air. I thrust the listing under hubs nose and demanded that we buy a lottery ticket this weekend!
Tina I want to crash your cocktail party! Wow you always find the most magical settings… What can I say, you have the best taste ever!
And thank you for the lovely message you left me, and again I am so happy you been to Rio, so you know how beautiful it is… I actually left Rio 7 years ago and have been living in US for all this time (and only coming to Rio for short trips to visit family like 3 times a year). Then a few months ago I quit my job and decided to spend 5 months in Rio with my family… and now that my long vacation is ending I am already so sad… It will be really hard to leave this time, but like you said LA is special too, and that is where my boyfriend is! So wish me luck my friend and if you ever in LA let me know!
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I think I am going on a progressive cocktail party tour…to all of these! In this case flat shoes are a must!
YES I am most definitely ready for my cocktail now and why wait till 6 I am ready now! Wow these are AMAZING! My favorites are #2 , #4 and the one with cobalt blue accents, I would be only to happy to party at any of these gorgeous settings, and love your “setup” I am feeing the atmosphere loud and clear:)
Stunning post as always, Tina!
WOuld love to have any of these rooms to relax in.
Hope that your week is off to a great start!
Teresa
xoxo
We are so there (my husband and I)! I love the Robert Stern settings.
Thanks for posting a great cocktail hour!
Best~
Karen
Tina; Oh My this is spot on. It is over 100 here in Austin today and I was just thinking I needed to go find a nice shady spot for late afternoon aperitif. Hope you’re doing well.
Ed Sexton
Swank
Ohhh, ooooh my goodness!!!! You sure know how to make me dream! I REALLY enjoyed this post!!! Hope you’re having a GREAT Tuesday!
Kristin 🙂
Ahhhh! Soo lovely! I’m there, in every one of those images, happily buzzed with perfect hair 🙂
Perfect post or just before Memorial Day weekend! I hope we all have nice weather and cocktails (it’s five o’clock somewhere, right?). Gorgeous post as always!
Stacy
As I begin to dream of that perfect (non humidity) day….these are just the ideas I needed!!! So many wonderful ways to create an outdoor oasis.
It’s almost 6pm here!!! Cheers, Tina!
xo Elizabeth
I would love an evening like this, at any of these wonderful spaces! Marvelous…..
~Emily
The French Hutch
I’m definitely ready for my cocktail…or at least a glass of chardonnay. Any one of these candle lit spots would be perfect…even the city one is beyond fabulous! Cheers!
I’ll take any patio on the beach. Anywhere. Just on the beach.
The images are all so beautiful, but as I was scrolling down, the words you started you post with today kept going through my head. All of those families who lost their homes, it makes me feel blessed and appreciative of our small patio.
Elsa Soyers and Catlin Creer are two of my absolute favorites, they both invoke immediate thoughts of a stress-free environment, a blissful place to be in the flesh and in the spirit. More than anything, this made me realize how much we need to move forward with a water feature of some kind for the yard!
Another beautiful post, anything near the water is something I am going to fall in love with!
tp
Sounds like the perfect evening to me, and yes, flat shoes are a must for cocktails and lawn traipsing, hehe!
Oooh… so many beautiful images! I love those stools with the nailhead trim in the Elsa Soyers photo.
Oh me oh my. As I started viewing this post I kept mental note of my favourite images…after about the 6th image I realized that I really like ALL of them! They are all so gorgeous, dreamy material for my imagination 🙂 Good thing I didn’t read this one during the work day haha
My prayers are with these people, too. My heart is breaking for so many people who are suffering from all of these events..floods, earthquakes, tornados….I just hope we don’t get a hurricane this summer. God bless each and every one of them.
I love all of the terraces and plan on doing something with mine.. thanks for the inspiration!
My thoughts and prayers are with them too.
Those spaces are truly amazing! I’m ready for cocktails! Thank you for all of your sweet comments!
…I will be there!!
xx
Greet
I am up for that – I’ll meet you at any one of these places at 6pm! 🙂 My favorite was the first one – it was so fresh and beautiful!
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after seeing all this gorgeousness,i am so party ready in my head but for the stifling heat of delhi..what amazing places all of them..particularly the ones by robert stern( love the one in the city the most)..thankyou for all this eye candy..have a lovely day..do visit my blog when you have a moment..xx meenal
That second image is my ideal.
Did you see that Liz Taylors house is up for sale, it’s small and cosy in beautiful Bel Air.
I thrust the listing under hubs nose and demanded that we buy a lottery ticket this weekend!
Tina I simply adore outdoor living spaces!!
I am also praying and taking donations for those devastated in Joplin. I am in Kansas City!
Last day to enter my Serena and Lily Giveaway!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
The setting is perfect, now to choose just ONE…or two……..or more! Sigh……(with a dreamy smile)!
And, while my mind is busy with blogging fun and work, my heart is on those who are suffering!
I like the idea of the progressive cocktail tour. Count me in!
I would definitely like to join you for a cocktail party in any of these gorgeous spaces!
Tina – our posts are well matched today. Let’s sit on one of your lovely terraces and have some rosé!!
Such beautiful spaces. I feel like I’ve been on a mini vacation!
Fabulous spaces! Please count me in! Enjoy the gorgeous day, Kellie xx
Tina I want to crash your cocktail party! Wow you always find the most magical settings… What can I say, you have the best taste ever!
And thank you for the lovely message you left me, and again I am so happy you been to Rio, so you know how beautiful it is… I actually left Rio 7 years ago and have been living in US for all this time (and only coming to Rio for short trips to visit family like 3 times a year). Then a few months ago I quit my job and decided to spend 5 months in Rio with my family… and now that my long vacation is ending I am already so sad… It will be really hard to leave this time, but like you said LA is special too, and that is where my boyfriend is! So wish me luck my friend and if you ever in LA let me know!
Hugs & kisses from Rio!
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