The Outdoor Hammock

May 28, 2014



A hammock has such a special meaning to me.  For me, laying on one almost equates to the official start of summer.  We used to hang one between the trees in the woods.  It was so much fun to test it and see if it was tight enough because you never knew if you were the one destined to fall flat on your bottom if it wasn't.  I remember taking the best naps on earth on it. And, of course, it would also set the stage for the best of intimate conversations when two of us where in it together, laying in opposite directions so we could talk and swing at the same time.  Our hammock was woven with such a beautiful design in the prettiest colors. And so now that I'm starting to come up with a plan for our porch I'm thinking I really need a hammock.

Via Elle Decor I found a great site called Hang a Hammock that makes a very similar black and white hammock (they also have a shop on etsy here).  They are handmade in Nicaragua and are around $100 depending on the style.  Have you ever taken a nap in one?  Now sleeping an entire night is a completely different thing.  I have done this as well and would not recommend it one bit.

To finish off your look- get this cute striped top, white jeans and the perfect summer glasses for your freshly squeezed lemonade.


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21 comments

  1. Sadie + StellaMay 28, 2014 at 4:37 AM

    I am DYING for a hammock. Talk about a lifestyle. xoxo

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  2. AshleyMay 28, 2014 at 5:08 AM

    I cannot wait to have a house so I can get a fabulous hammock for the backyard! A side of lemonade is icing on the cake!

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  3. AnonymousMay 28, 2014 at 5:51 AM

    I would love to have a hammock, but I don't think our current backyard has a good spot for one! I love the black and white stripes, so pretty and unique!!

    Xo,L
    simplylowcountry.com

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  4. Linda {Calling it Home}May 28, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    We just gave away our hammock. Now my daughter says that she misses it. It was a great place to take a nap.

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  5. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Love, love, love!! They are so relaxing...ours has been lying in our garage since we moved and now I'm itching to put it back up!

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  6. Beth of designPOST InteriorsMay 28, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    I have such fun memories of a hammock too! We used to try to flip each other over!

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  7. Lily L-MMay 28, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    $100 does not seem like very much for such a useful and gorgeous piece! If I had a porch of my own, I'd grab one right away!

    x Lily
    http://whilemyboyfriendsaway.blogspot.com/

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  8. Gaby [The Vault Files]May 28, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Ahhhh nothing like a hammock!!! The best way to relax! You seriously need to get one, it would look amazing in your porch!

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  9. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorMay 28, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    That hammock is perfection. The hubs wants one, think I could talk him into a pretty one?! Hmmm... :)

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  10. Krystine @ www.KrystineEdwards.comMay 28, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    That hammock is AMAZING!!! I need to add that to my purchase list when we redo the backyard!

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  11. Katy ByrneMay 28, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    That is the cutest hammock I've ever seen. Adorable post!
    www.designsbykaty.com

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  12. AnonymousMay 28, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    That hammock is absolutely perfect. There's something so nice and relaxing about them, we used to have one at my old house and I couldn't get enough of it during the summer months. Esp late night under the stars!

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  13. http://www.preciouslyme.com/May 28, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    This black & white hammock is so beautiful!!! I had a hammock in one of my former flat as I had a large terrace and I used to sleep in it and sunbathe ... Great moments! But mine wasn't so beautiful. Summer is definitely my favourite season!!!

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  14. aquahausMay 28, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    I love hammocks. Not sure my husband will approve such a girly, pretty hammock, but we'll see...

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  15. Julia@Cuckoo4DesignMay 28, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    I wish my outdoor hammock I got would look like that. This one is so pretty

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  16. kate@willowinteriorsMay 28, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Now I want a hammock...maybe i'll get one for my husband for father's day...haha! :)

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  17. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    Love the look of this hammock. So pretty and unique! I would love to spend a day reading and relaxing in a pretty hammock!!!

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  18. Jennifer@The Chronicles of HomeMay 28, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    This looks heavenly. And so chic in black and white :)

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  19. KristenMay 28, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    So I bought a handmade nicaraguan hammock over a year ago for my last house. I was so excited to have it, but we ended up selling our house literally a week after it arrived. It has sat in a box for about a year. We are in the middle of doing our landscaping and TODAY the landscaper installed the wooden posts just for my pretty hammock! Sooooo excited to finally use it.

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  20. srldesignMay 28, 2014 at 11:34 PM

    I have been looking into getting one, plus I absolutely vote for the black and white stripes!

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  21. AndreaMay 29, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    That hammock needs to be mine... It is FABULOUS!!!

    XOXO,
    The Glam Pad

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