We are so excited to introduce a new series, "At Home With". In this new column we invite people who inspire us to share their favorite space in their home. We love peeking into another person's world, don't you? Our first guest is Denise Bovee. She inspires us each day with her beautiful instagram photos of family life. Here's what she has to say about her favorite space, an outdoor patio: 
"I live in a teeny tiny apartment space. It's my 2 girls, my husband and I in a 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment. There is a perk: It has a open patio area. Picture a sun room, but with no roof, just trees hovering above. Although at times I've felt trapped by the tight quarters, I feel we've made the best of the space given. We have made this outdoor spot our hangout. We use it for homeschooling, dinner with friends, hang-drying our clothes, housing our chickens, etc. Basically it's the heart of our home."
"I have an old American flag hanging above our outdoor table. It belonged to my biological father. He gave it to me recently, along with a box of old records and random drawings he drew of Mick Jagger. I love it so much and feel it completed my outdoor space."
"My absolute favorite item in my space is my spun-fiberglass patio set. I found it on Craigslist for $70 bucks! I pretty much die over them. I drove about 2 hours to pick them up and have never regretted one second of that drive!"
"We have lived in our apartment for 2 years. When we first moved in, I thought I was using the space well... I was wrong. It's taken me 2 years to really understand how to utilize such a small space well. I'm a little embarrassed by that time frame, but sometimes it takes a while to see how you function in a space. Every corner is important to us. If it's not being used, well I'll figure how to. It's a mixture of pattern and texture, and I feel it finally represents us well... or me well..heeehee"
"I'm a homeschooling photographer. Every morning we wake up, weather permitting, and do our outdoor studies. We feed our chickens, sweep the porch, read some books, yada yada. I will say, my favorite time is when our friends or family are over enjoying a dinner. We listen to music, play games and eat dinner...it's a dream. My heart is on the road in an outdoor setting. This satisfies my heart for the time being."
Thank you for sharing your space, Denise! Be sure to check out her blog, We Go To & Fro.
This apartment is sheer loveliness I heart the way the indoor and outdoor spaces are so seamlessly sinked! It really looks like an idyllic space and a great setting in which to raise children. A x
Posted by: Annabelle Britton | October 03, 2012 at 04:11 PM
that is an absolutely awesome backyard! it's what little girl's dreams are made of.
-ale
Posted by: ale norris | October 03, 2012 at 04:19 PM
Gosh that is the cutest patio ever, perfect! Very pretty photographs too, loveee this new series.
Posted by: Danique | 88Forever | October 03, 2012 at 04:25 PM
Lovely.
Posted by: LARY@ Inspiration Nook | October 03, 2012 at 04:26 PM
I adore Denise's instagram and her photos or her home and girls, thank you for sharing her thoughts/photos on her sweet space!
Posted by: Caton Ann | October 03, 2012 at 04:26 PM
I love this! I live in a small apartment with my two kids and this has inspired to use our space a bit better! Thank you!
www.packingrainbows.com
Posted by: Mawiyah | October 03, 2012 at 04:29 PM
Wow, I'm in love with this patio, and just the idea of this life, really! I am yearning for more of a simple life, for not just my sake, but my kids'!
Posted by: Emily | October 03, 2012 at 04:32 PM
What a great use of the available space! The patio looks like a cool place to hang out!
Posted by: Margo | October 03, 2012 at 04:34 PM
So absolutely beautiful! I have total house envy. What an adorable family they are.
Posted by: Malayka | October 03, 2012 at 04:34 PM
These photos are amazing! I love that patio set!
Posted by: jenny stokes | October 03, 2012 at 04:37 PM
omg! custest little tent ever! What a special little home :)
http://slidingdrawersblog.blogspot.com/
Posted by: ellen | October 03, 2012 at 04:38 PM
That is to cool! I'm homeschooled too. Great idea for a new series.
xoxo
Philothea
Posted by: Philothea | October 03, 2012 at 04:43 PM
Since i love everything about interior designing, i really like the idea of the 'at home with' series. For as far as i can see it's a lovely place, i'd do anything to have a patio!
http://bravebrunette.blogspot.com
Posted by: Lara | October 03, 2012 at 04:44 PM
This is so beautiful and inspiring. Wish I had a place like that. But, as I learned from this post, it's about making something special our of what you've already got.
Posted by: Linn | October 03, 2012 at 04:44 PM
I love this new feature! What a great space Denise has created xo
Posted by: Christine (Verve Evolving) | October 03, 2012 at 04:49 PM
I cant imagine a better place to relax. I love everything about this place!
-Melissa
shakeshakee.blogspot.com
Posted by: melissa | October 03, 2012 at 04:51 PM
what a lovely space! so great to have usable outdoor area, especially with a teepee!
http://ahandfulofhope.blogspot.co.uk/
Posted by: Helen | October 03, 2012 at 04:54 PM
love love love this!! did i say i love this? inspired me to redo!!
Posted by: betsy | October 03, 2012 at 04:54 PM
I love how her optimism turned this outside space into their family room. It's so airy and beautiful! Who wouldn't love a schoolroom like THAT?
http://catherinedenton.com
Catherine Denton
Posted by: Catherine Denton | October 03, 2012 at 05:00 PM
I love that space - It looks like such a happy place!
http://www.futurusticblog.com/
Posted by: rebecca | October 03, 2012 at 05:02 PM