Patio Lanterns

I’m dreaming of the day (30+ years from now) when I will have tall, leafy, shady trees like this in my backyard. This one belongs to designer Andrew Pike and was featured in the March 2009 Canadian House and Home.

I love the horizontal slats of the wood fence, the graphic cushions on the built-in benches and the gorgeous lantern. Notice the large sink and faucet in the background – so convenient.

(The post title is a reference to an iconic Canadian song from the 80’s by Kim Mitchell.)

Dreaming of a Pergola

Canadian House and Home


Hinkley/associates


Winsome Landscaping Design Group

It's beautiful, sunny weekends like the one we just had when I wish I had some shade in our backyard. We receive full sun most of the day. I love the idea of a wood pergola because they are attractive, large in scale, add a natural element if left unpainted and create a cozy dining or seating area. The second image is from a company that did our front yard landscaping and the third image was taken at the National Home Show this past February.