Vintage sun umbrella

Grace Kelly on the beach 1950’s. Casual style and striped umbrella/parasol.

via Bright Pastels used outside. Aren't they pretty? via A few bright pillows thrown on an otherwise subdued sofa really makes a difference. That pink rug doesn't hurt either. via This patio is just packed full of color. via Wow! so is this balcony! It's bright but feminine. via Just stick a regular chair outside for the afternoon. This one does nicely in it's fucshia and lime. via Just paint that old patio furniture in a happy color. via Ok, can't commit to big color on your patio…

“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.…

(original image source unknown: first pinned by Nicci)This is what I am dying to do this weekend. I arrived to Friday with my head spinning. Nothing a little sunshine can't fix;) Wishing you all some good weather and a fun weekend ahead!

Source: Shorpy.com

Sharing snaps of bathing beauties and beachcombers at play, this exhibition peeps into a time of caravan park shenanigans and cooling off by motel pools.