Hey guys! Today we are going to be having some summer fun in the sun with some of my favorite blogging friends! There are lots of summer decorating and project ideas to bring you a little summer love, so don’t forget to check out the links at the end of the post!
I have been working away on our outdoor spaces for this month’s Household Organization Diet and am excited to finally show you our finished back patio. Hopefully you find some summer patio ideas that you can use for inspiration in your own space!
The patio opens up off of our kitchen. It is just really an extension of our eating area and we love to eat out there as much as possible during the summer. 
It is great to wake up to the sunshine in the morning and, since it is east facing, it is nice and cool by supper time.
One of my projects this year was repainting our old wooden planter. It was in really bad shape but a little paint brought it back to life and added a nice pop of color!
It took me a while to find an outdoor carpet that I liked but I finally found this one at Target that I love.
While I was there, I also picked up a new recliner and a few colorful pillows. {Because we all know you can’t just buy one thing from Target!}
On the other side of the patio, there is a little sitting area – perfect for some summer lounging.
Give me a book and a big bowl of cherries and I could stay out there all afternoon!
I was also happy to bring my picnic caddy and frosted mason jars back out from last year. Still loving the color!
I am not typically much of a gardener but I do love planting flowers every year. It’s such a pretty way to dress up the space and I love mixing and matching all of my favorites.
Now I just need the sunshine to come back so I can get out there and relax!!
Looking for more summertime ideas? Head on over to these amazing blogs for some fabulous inspiration! And for even more summer fun, come on back tomorrow for a chance to win $250 CASH!!
Just click on the links below!
Domestically Speaking / Debbie Doo’s / My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Setting for Four /Clean and Scentsible / Town and Country Living
DIY Show Off / At The Picket Fence / Cupcakes and Crinoline
Sand & Sisal / Fox Hollow Cottage
What an amazing space Jenn!! All of your summer touches are just beautiful!
Thanks so much! Now I just need the sun to come back!! 🙂
Love your outdoors and how it flows from the inside of the house, so pretty!
Thanks Kristin! Hoping for a nice summer so we are able to use it lots! Wish we had your California sunshine!
That patio is calling fro a Summer BBQ party! It’s fantastic!!
I know Shannon! Just waiting for the sunshine! 🙂
What a beautiful patio you have Jenn! Love those pops of blues with your pillows.
Thanks Maryann! Love that color too!
Beautiful patio!!!
Thanks Christina!
Pretty! I love a great outdoor room on a deck! And that rug is gorgeous!
Thanks Kim! I wish we had the kind of weather that we could be out there year round. Just one more reason to love summer!
What a beautiful, outdoor living space you have! One of the best I’ve seen!!
Thanks so much!
What a LOVELY place to sit & catch up w/ friends and/or Family! OR, laze out in the sun on that inviting lounger! OR, just like you mentioned w/ a bowl of cherries, {YUM} & a good book. COLOR ME THERE!!!!
What a great inspiration. I have wanted to put an upholstered set on my uncovered patio for years, but have concerns regarding the effects of the sun on fabric. How long has your set been outside? It is so pretty.
This is our second year with that set and it still pretty much looks new. I did have to replace the umbrella due to sun fading but I spent a bit more on this one for more fade resistent material and hope that it last longer. A lot of the table actually ends up getting shaded from the umbrella.
It looks so pretty, Jenn! I am even a little jealous. Is it really a rug under the table? I wonder how you maintain and clean an outdoor rug?
Yes, it is a specific outdoor rug so the materials are more weather resistent. We do bring it in during the colder months but we still get a fair amount of rain during the summer and it does fine with that. 🙂
I love your patio – especially the pops of aqua you used. You’ve created such a beautiful and relaxing space. Enjoy your summer and your newly decorated patio!
Thanks so much Lori! Now I am just waiting for summer to arrive!
What a lovely and spacious area and the way you have it decorated is fabulous! If I had a patio like this I would be hard pressed to come indoors for any reason.
Thanks so much Mary Beth! It is usually just the rain that drives us in! 🙂
Your outdoor deck looks so awesome and cozy! I can see many of summer nights spent out there.
love it! would you mind sharing where you got the outdoor table and chairs? tx!
The outdoor table and chairs was from Home Outfitters a couple of summers ago. 🙂
Love your fun & beautiful patio!!! Great colors and accessories.
May I ask where you got those clear handled mugs with the blue rim. Love them!! Are they glass or plastic?
They’re just plastic. I purchased them last year at Superstore {which is a Canadian grocery store if you are not from here!}.