adobe oven

we ate outdoors tonight for the first time in a long time. as things started to cool down I started thinking of the fabulous outdoor fireplaces at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs:


via Ace

and how lovely it would be to be sitting by one as the sun set. in our own backyard.

I think we will adapt their design with that (with instructions) found on Sunset:


via Sunset

I'm imagining pizza dinner and gazing at the stars by the fire.


will let you know how it goes...

ahhh summer nights!