Summer is the perfect time to kick back, relax and enjoy with friends and family. And there’s no better place to do so than your own back yard. If you’ve got some space, create an oasis that’s perfect for hosting an intimate party, reading a book or working on your tan.

Here are a few outdoor rooms that we discovered this summer that have inspired us to feather our nests.

Life is definitely not the pits.

Swinging in style

Quite civilized

Poolside perfection

A shady lounge

A breakfast bistro

A platform view

A chaise for two

We’ve mentioned Diane von Furstenberg before. A goddess. A fashion icon. A genius! We love the wrap dress, of course. But thank you for designing the Whitley Dress. The draping is perfect, the color is fantastic and we love how it looks with the Bucklette!

The Whitley Dress. Available at Net-A-Porter.com for $365.

Stay tuned for more of our Lookbook Series where we’ll suggest ways to wear both the Bucklette Buckle and the Bucklette Clip-On. And if you’re rocking a Bucklette and would like to share, email a photo to info@bucklette.com. We may include it in our Lookbook on the Bucklette Blog.

Don’t miss the second edition of the Sip N Style Happy Hour Trunk Show
7/15/09 · 8 - 11 PM at Ladder 15 (1528 Sansom St., Phila)

Life has its ups and downs. But one thing you can almost always count on: your girlfriends. If you’re fortunate enough to have one or two “sisters”, by all means celebrate. Whether it’s a villa in Cabo San Lucas, a suite in Miami, Vegas or New York, or the back porch of your momma’s house, a girls’ trip is our favorite way to get away.

A relaxing getaway with the girls on Figure Eight Island, North Carolina

The most memorable aspect of the gathering isn’t necessarily the locale. Beautiful scenery and exotic people are fabulous, but what we cherish most are the times spent laughing until we’re crying and crying until we’re laughing.