There's nothing more luxurious than a long, hot shower, don't you think? So what about an outdoor shower? To me, the idea seems totally inviting and even a little liberating too! It just seems so luxurious and relaxing to be able to shower outdoors in the open air. 

You don't necessarily have to live by the beach or go to a spa to enjoy such a thing. I've gathered together eight more dreamy outdoor shower inspirations below:

Remember the dog and elephant who were lifetime BFFs? Bella the dog passed away last fall, and Tarra the elephant mourned her buddy at their Tennessee sanctuary. So sad. They were totally my favorite famous bizarre animal duo. But now, word comes out of the U.K. that there is another adorable "odd couple": Susie, a pug, and Tabitha, a pig, aka Piggy and Puggy. Awww!

Poor little Tabitha ended up with Susie's owner, Wendy Valentine (who runs the Hillside Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk), just days before Christmas. The piglet had been abandoned and found on the side of the road and was "so small that her umbilical cord was still attached," says Valentine. The only thing Valentine could think of is that she must have fallen off the back of a truck -- "possibly on her way to slaughter." Ugh, poor baby!

Since when is a statue of a nude woman -- that happens to be obese -- considered pornographic, inappropriate, and a threat to society? I guess since a battle over that very thing broke out in the crazy state of Arizona.

A contractor named Bill Tonnesen told local television news station KNXV that the sculpture was supposed to resemble an ancient artwork known as the Venus of Willendorf. But neighbors are opposed to the statue, which they say is an affront to the church and pre-school within viewing distance. One of his neighbors tried to explain that "the placement of it makes it an issue." Apparently, having it in such an "open viewing space" is of concern.

Oh dear ...

If you want to test out your green thumb but don't have a lot of ground space, check out this inventive container garden Linsey and her family made out of wooden wine boxes for their patio in downtown Houston. I love their creativity in crafting a working garden for their urban lifestyle by re-purposing a common item and making it function inside their space. 

See a few more images of this clever little garden project below:

All this warm weather talk has me so anxious for summertime to hurry up and get here already! After seeing this image, I am convinced that I need to try and find a spot for a hammock because I can't think of a better place to spend a lazy summer afternoon, can you? Hammocks make me feel like I'm on vacation!

Find 5 other equally dreamy hammocks below.

There are few times that theft is ever a laughing matter. We work hard for our money, and so to have someone come and snatch what's rightfully ours is both maddening and unfair. That's why we have laws to punish thieves. A recent case of theft, however, is almost too funny to be punished. Almost.

It happened in England earlier this month. Steve Woolnough, 54, went out of his house one day with no indication that anything was awry. Only what he saw outside his very door -- or more accurately, what he didn't see -- was enough to stun any homeowner.

You're a good person, and you work hard for your family. So, of course, you deserve the best around your home! Sadly, the best can be awfully expensive, can't it? Well, not to worry. Some of the dreamiest "little luxuries" in life are totally doable on a budget and can make home life all the more satisfying.

Fresh flowers, crazy soft cotton sheets, those pricey but amazing-smelling candles -- today we're celebrating 9 simple, super-satisfying splurges for the home. After all, every household needs at least one guilty delight.

Top image via Amanda Soule

Nice knowing ya, hand.On the outside, swans are graceful, revered members of the bird kingdom long held as symbols of ultimate beauty and love in literature and the arts. Now that mating season is upon us, you might see more of these majestic waterfowl at the town park or lake and even be tempted to move up close for a picture of the sweet white bird or to toss them some bread.

Well. Don't buy into the deception.

Best advice is, run away. Keep you and your children away from these mean f**kers at all costs. Swans are the most underestimated and devious of all waterfowl. They just want to kill you and eat you, and they know they have us all totally fooled by their pretty exterior. Swans are scarier than pit bulls and hungry lions, and as proof take a look at this recent video of a Florida woman being attacked by a swan at a bank. Crazy bird actually walked into the bank!