Wednesday 6 May 2020

Stuff Around My Home -- Balcony Update

Three years ago when I first bought all my balcony furniture, I wrote about it in a fascinating post entitled "My Balcony". Long-time readers with eidetic memories may remember my eye-poppingly bright aqua-blue chairs and table --


Since then, I've toned them down somewhat by purchasing stripey blue-and-beige foam cushions as well. The cushions also make the chairs much more comfortable to sit in while enjoying coffee and a book.


I set up my balcony last week for 2020 summertime use. Now I have a whole extra room to enjoy self-isolating in, plus fresh air!

48 comments:

LL Cool Joe said...

The cushions look good and I bet you will get a lot of use out of the balcony now! Enjoy.

Parnassus said...

Hello Debra, Your balcony looks so bright and cheerful. My balcony is the only place that I can put my washer and dryer, so no decorative uses for me.
--Jim

anne marie in philly said...

looks inviting; pour me a cuppa, I'll bring my knitting.

Sixpence Notthewiser said...

A balcony is awesome! Especially now that we're sheltering in place.
I like the idea of the cushions. They should make the chairs more comfy. I think having a place to read is essential in every house.

XOXO

Bob said...

What a great spot fora coffee and a view and a book. Love it.

Travel said...

Nice outdoor space! Ours was glassed in when the building was built, I often wish it was open.

Bathwater said...

It looks comfortable. I have not used my balcony in years. The furniture is rusted and old. I should get some new pieces and sit outside.

Busy Bee Suz said...

I love the bright blue, but yes to cushions because 'older' butts. :)
Enjoy!

^.^ said...

Enjoy :) Love, cat.

Infidel753 said...

Wow, you're high up. Well, nobody's getting within six feet of you up there!

Some good information in that earlier balcony post. I wonder if that holographic tape works on bugs. We don't seem to have pigeons where I live, though they're abundant downtown.

I have a couple of chairs very similar to those, dark green though. They kind of need the cushions.

Mistress Maddie said...

I do remember those!!!! And I still love them.

Elderberry-Rob said...

Very nice, any space with fresh air at the moment has added value.

bobbie said...

I, sadly, had not yet discovered your blog in '17, so I had to go look ~ you've done wonders with it!! I love the blue, and those cushions do look comfy. Great place for a glass of wine!

pam nash said...

Oh very nice! Bright and colorful. Looks like a nice place to sit and breathe.

Leanna said...

Very nice. When I was single I had an apartment with a nice balcony. I had two nice pink lounging chairs and a table. I used to make a pitcher to margaritas on Sunday and sit outside drinking in the shade. Good times.

brewella deville said...

Is the cat allowed on the balcony? We once took our single story dog to a vacation home with a 2nd story deck. She saw a squirrel and took a flying leap down to the ground. I was surprised she didn't break her dang neck.

Marie Smith said...

Such a pretty room it is too!

Sooo-this-is-me said...

The cushions make the room.. or umm balcony. I'm surprised, for some reason I pictured you in a cosy little house in a friendly neighborhood somewhere.

Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous) said...

Those cushions really add a pop of color without overdoing it. Not to mention they look so much more comfortable now. :)

Magaly Guerrero said...

I completely understand. My terrace has become my outside sanctuary.

Tasker Dunham said...

Can I invite myself for a cup or glass (wearing a mask of course) even though it's a long way from Yorkshire to Alberta. Essential travel. Regarding the mask, which would you prefer, Batman, Mickey Mouse or Lone Ranger?

Lady M said...

The balcony is a lifesaver at a time like this. Fresh air and sunshine at a safe social distance. Yours is beautiful too so enjoy your time outside!

Moving with Mitchell said...

I love the look. So inviting. Glad you can enjoy it now!

e said...

I still love your balcony! The addition of the cushions is a grand choice. They look snazzy and I'm sure they increase the comfort of the chairs.
In these crazy times it's a luxury to have private outdoor space. I'm glad you've got yours!

Mike said...

You look like your high, but not too high. If there's a fire, how good are you at repelling down the side of the building? Here's where you get the equipment.
https://www.fallprotectionpros.com/products/french-creek-controlled-descent-device

Frank said...

Why did I always picture yours as a country cabin surrounded by trees?

Rosemary said...

it is a lovely place for you to sit and enjoy the fresh air with some warm sunny weather. Hope you have plenty of good books to read and a large pot of coffee.

Professor Chaos said...

Nice!
Those chairs are a beautiful shade of blue. It's almost a shame to cover them with cushions.

Fundy Blue said...

I guess I don't have an eidetic memory, Debra. I actually went back and looked at your previous blog, even finding my comment on it ~ oops! I used to tell my kiddos at school that I forgot things because my brain was so crammed with stuff that every time I learned something new, something old was pushed out. They never bought it ~ LOL Your new cushions are a big improvement. My grandfather MacDonald was a carpenter and built a number of these chairs. They were always so hard to sit on. Puffy cushions would have been a big improvement! I love your "fake" theme. That works best for me too. Do you still have your cement bunny? All the best to you and Your Rare One!

Guillaume said...

Nice furniture. We don't have a balcony, but we have a garden, thankfully.

Joanne Noragon said...

Yay the beautiful balcony and spring time breezes.

peppylady (Dora) said...

Sure is pretty color of blue

The Happy Whisk said...

I love this space you have. I would be there all the time. I love spaces like this.

Cal's Canadian Cave of Coolness said...

Look what isolation did for you. Gave you a whole new perspective on those butt ugly chairs. YIKES. That is the first chairs that get hit when a sniper in in the neighborhood. They are horrid. They scream...look at me. I am going to jump.

Empty Nest Insider said...

The cushions look great and they really add warmth to the chairs! Your balcony is very pretty! This brings back memories of my mom’s retro turquoise leather chairs from the late 50s/early 60s. I really wish I held onto them, but I didn’t have enough storage space.

Julie

Adam said...

Nice chairs

Insomniac's Attic said...

Is it warm enough yet to sit outside way up north there? I tried it here yesterday, and damn near froze. lol

Martha said...

A lovely and cozy spot. Enjoy!

yellowdoggranny said...

I remember when you bought them..my granddaughter has a set just like them..need to tell her about getting cushions for them

baili said...

oh i loved your blue chairs dear Debra :)
and the choice of cushion is stunning ,i would have choose same if i could :)

balcony is truly important place in flats or apartments like this ,enjoying the view while sipping your coffee refreshes brain for sure

Magic Love Crow said...

Beautiful Deb! Love the cushions! Nice view! Enjoy!!!

Magic Love Crow said...

Are you plants fake?? They don't look like they have grown much? LOL!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

@ Magic Love Crow -- Yes, they are all quite, quite fake!

Janie Junebug said...

The aqua is beautiful. Blue is usually my favorite color for decorating. My deck is falling apart, but Carol and I still manage to sit outside to read. We won't be able to do so much longer because the mosquitoes have started attacking us.

Love,
Janie

Miss Val's Creations said...

Great cushion choice! I am sure you will get extra use of your outdoor furniture this year with the lack of places and things to do away from home. We bought furniture for our front porch last month and it has already seen tons of use!

This N That said...

I remember those chairs..Hard to believe it was that long ago...The cushions look great and I'm sure they make the sitting easier...Enjoy

Ur-spo said...

I love the blue! It is one of my favorite tones - or is that hue?

Jenn said...

A great spot to spend some time!!