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This is..? Guess where I shopped for this Backyard Makeover

backyard makeover, Moroccan style backyard, fire pit, outdoor living trends I am participating in a fun backyard makeover and outdoor living campaign with a known retailer. I was tasked to create a backyard makeover with products from this retailer alone. I live in an apartment in New York, and only have a small balcony, but one of my best friends, a fellow Finnish blogger, Tuulevi, has a beautiful backyard and I wanted to treat her family with a backyard makeover. backyard makeover, Moroccan style backyard, new furniture, outdoor living trends Their family of three, plus two dogs, use their deck as an extra room the entire summer, and it is conveniently located right off the kitchen. So while there is plenty of space in the yard for a nice BBQ and table and chairs setup, we focused on the deck. My friends had been doing some renovating to their house they moved in a few years ago, and they did landscaping for the yard, and they have a nice grill, but they haven’t bought new lawn furniture for years. Look at their backyard now! backyard makeover, Moroccan style backyard, table setting, entertaining backyard, outdoor living trends Here are some of the pictures from the backyard makeover I did for my friend. Stay tuned for before pictures and detailed explanation of the products and where I shopped for this backyard makeover. backyard makeover, Moroccan style backyard, reading nook,relaxing, staycation outdoor living trends backyard makeover, Moroccan style backyard, fire pit, outdoor living trends

This is….?

Can you guess from these photos what retailer I shopped for the items for the backyard? How much did this backyard makeover cost? Do you think it looks affordable – or too pricey? Did I hand stamp the beautiful Moroccan style fabric – or is it from a luxury retailer? Are the Scandinavian designer dishes just part of the photo shoot or from the same retailer where the furniture is from? Did I buy the flowers from this backyard makeover retailer as well (is it a mass retailer?) – or from a garden store down the street? backyard makeover, Moroccan style backyard, fire pit, outdoor living trends Questions, questions, questions… Guess and come back later this week and I will reveal not just that where I shopped for this beautiful backyard makeover, but detailed products and tips how I created it. outdoor-living-trends-backyards-2011, outdoor living, backyard ideas Disclosure: I was compensated for my time to participate in this campaign. All of my opinions are my own.
  1. Your friends backyard came out gorgeous–what a generous friend you are! I cannot wait to read more about how you put it all together, how much you spent, and where you got it all, because I need to redo my back patio, and will use your design as an inspiration!

  2. OMG, Katja! This is gorgeous! I love the red. And the style is right up my alley! Looks like the kind of place you could just melt into throughout the summer! GREAT job! If I were to guess, I would say Sam’s Club or Target?

  3. That looks wonderful, Katja! I haven’t read the other comments yet, but if I were to guess, I would say Sam’s Club. I LOVE looking at their outdoor stuff and they have some beautiful furniture (at least at ours)!

  4. This is so beautiful. I love the use of throw pillows in the back yard. I spend so much time in our backyard growing most of our vegetables for our family, this has inspired to give me some great ideas to make our garden a little more like home. Thanks for this great post!

  5. Katja that looks amazing! You did a fabulous job. I love your pictures too.
    I think I know where you got it from because I also looked for some patio furniture at this store, so I don’t want to spoil it for anyone else. I wasn’t positive until I spotted that candle decoration that went around the umbrella post. I saw that and LOVED it.
    My guess is that this cost around $1,000-$1,500. But it looks like it cost much more!
    If you hand stamped that design on the fabric you did an awesome job. I don’t think you did though, the pattern looks too crisp and clear. I love how you coordinated everything so well.
    I bet they are absolutely thrilled!! (I need you to come and do mine next!!)

  6. It’s gorgeous! What a great job Katja, and you’ve completely stumped me on where you found all that lovely stuff. My guess is from a budget store, with maybe some handmade things thrown in.

  7. Love the colors and the fabrics are right up my alley. Can you do my backyard next ;) I’ll take you on a winery tour…

    I have no idea where you shopped–can’t wait to hear more!

  8. Ooh tough. I think it looks like you spent $2,000-$2,500 but I’m guessing it was much less-under $1,000?

    It looks pricey but I see how you mixed a very basic table and chairs set with some lovely fabrics and accessories to really make it different.

    Hmmm-where is it from? Could be Home Depot or Lowe’s but the fabrics and such make me lean towards Kmart or even Target.

  9. Katja, that is amazing. You’ve included some nice stuff there. I’m guessing you went to Pottery Barn and Lowes and those pillows look like something from Target (now I’m guessing). I think you spent about $2,000 on everything.
    Am I close?
    b.

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