Patio Perfection

As I alluded to yesterday, I am not ready to even acknowledge the fact that we're on the downward slope of summer.  I am a summer girl through and through, and I also love lounging on a good patio.  When meeting friends for dinner, I am always the girl pushing to sit outside in the sun.   Backyard patios are another favorite spot, although they are few and far between in Manhattan.  It makes me wish I hadn't taken my terrace in Houston for granted!  Here are a few backyard arrangements I'm lusting after:

{Ward Jewell Architects}

{Vogue}

{Architectural Digest}

{Apartca}

If I had an opportunity to decorate a patio now, I'd definitely fill it with bright, punchy colors.  Think Palm Beach and a dash of Mrs. Lilien:

From top to bottom, left to right:

Safavieh Tangerine Outdoor Umbrella $349/Mariner Stripe Indoor-Outdoor Pillow $31/Adirondack Yellow Chair $128/Adirondack Green Chair $143/Katrea Indoor-Outdoor Pillow $25/Crosby Teak Chaise Lounger $1995/Genoa Turquoise Side Table $799/Pink Striped Textile $75/

There's still a month or so left of summer, and maybe even a few more weeks after that for backyard lounging.  Let's enjoy it!