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Outdoor design: Enchanting feminine patio

Outdoor design: Enchanting feminine patio

Image: Tracey Ayton | Designer: Rashell Gouwenberg | Stylist: Leah Balderson

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Outdoor design: Enchanting feminine patio

Learn how to create a whimsical outdoor oasis similar to this pretty West Coast patio.

The enchanting outdoor patio of Rashell Gouwenberg, co-owner of Vancouver's Peridot Decorative Homewear, contains magical touches fit for any fairytale.
 

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A marble tabletop with a curved gold base infuses the space with elegant modernity, while the showy blooms add feminine flair.

The vintage bar cart mirrors the retro style of the wicker chairs, only with a pinch more pizzazz — perfectly for serving sweet sips to guests.
 

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Not only are these gilded glasses pleasing to the eye, but they also draw attention to the table's prominent gold-leaf base for an added touch of whimsy.
 

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Serving refreshments out of an antique-look hobnail pitcher lends vintage charm to the tablescape.
 

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Table: Powell dining table in gold, 36", Worlds Away, $1,790 US. 
Bar cart: Palm bar cart in white lacquer, Worlds Away, $1,875 US.
Armchair: Peacock armchair in white, Pier 1 Imports, $560.
Serving bowl: Acrylic hobnail serving bowl in clear blue, West Elm, $16.
Rug: Round jute rug, 6', Pottery Barn, $283.

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Outdoor design: Enchanting feminine patio