If I could no longer work and just travel all 52 weeks of the year, I would do so without hesitation. But that isn’t how life works…at least not for me and the overwhelming majority of us in the world. However, I’ve been lucky enough to do some great traveling over the years and have been inspired by the people and places I’ve been. So if I can only travel 2 weeks out of the year, then maybe bring some of that back with you to enjoy the other 50 weeks at home.
A few years ago we finally got around to the plan to have a deck built off the back of the house. I had some very specific specifications (a few to do with Deke at the time) and worked with the architect to design what I wanted. And what I wanted was both designed and decorated in a fashion that brought me back to a few of the Caribbean Islands over the past few years that we visited as a family. Here was my inspiration and the final product:
There was an entire line of colorful Adirondack chairs on this beach in Aruba. I loved the vibrant colors!
Mary and Emily at a restaurant in the Bahamas. I liked the ocean blue color of the walls but also the open rafters on the ceiling.
The covered deck overlooking the infinity pool and the island of Nevis while we stayed in St. Kitts.
All of these trips led to this in my backyard and each time I sit outside…..it brings me back those wonderful trips and family memories.
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