My momma is coming to town this weekend to help me put the finishing touches on my house. She’s a master decorator and we’re heading to Lancaster to hit up the flea markets, thrift stores and the new West Elm outlet (doesn’t that place sound like a dream?!).

I’ve been secretly collecting inspiration ever since I bought my home this past summer and I wanted to share some with you. Please leave any design tips or tricks you have in the comments!

I just had my backyard repaved and some new sod put in and I’m looking forward to adding some greenery and furniture and turning this this space into a place where I’ll be spending a lot of time this summer. I love the plant shelves in this photo.