When we unexpectedly found out that we had to move last year, one of the aspects of our new apartment that I was most excited about was having outdoor space again!  Our previous apartment was the first home I had lived in without some sort of access to the outdoors, be it a yard or a balcony.  While I did not particularly utilize such features when I lived in Seattle I did always envision myself having some sort of space to enjoy the Southern California sunshine in once I migrated south.  A little piece of the outdoors, even the tiniest of ones, is especially nice to have in the middle of Hollywood.

That being said, between our move, our wedding and our honeymoon, a balcony makeover was put on the back burner.  Until now.  With Spring in the air and the days getting longer I decided that there is no time like the present to create a little slice of outdoor heaven in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Hollywood.

Being the planner that I am, I have been collecting inspiration for our balcony for months and am sharing my images with you today.  What do these spaces have in common?  (Aside from the fact that it appears the majority of them exist in picturesque European cities!  That certainly helps with the charm factor, doesn’t it?)  IKEA furniture, splashes of texture and color, and little bits of greenery, that’s what!

With March in full swing it is the perfect time to get inspired, set my plans in motion and turn these images into my new reality!

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