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Summer Patio Reveal

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Are we to the actual middle of Summer yet? It seems like it here in Missouri. Actually, it seems like it’s close to being over. School starts in early August, so that only leaves us a few more weeks of soaking everything in. We’ve been filling our days with swimming, swimming and more swimming. Well, add in science classes and summer reading and you really have a good view of what our summer days look like. Not much gets done around here lately, but lots of memories are being made. The important things are being done. =)

A few months ago, I started a patio makeover series. Do you remember that? I totally fell off the bandwagon, but the gist of it was that I wanted to give our patio a spruce-up on a very tight budget. Like I said, I fell of the bandwagon.

When Ursula from Homemade By Carmona asked me if I’d like to take part in a Garden Party, I jumped at the chance. What’s a “Garden Party” you might ask? Well, it’s basically a load of garden, patio, outdoor inspiration coming to you from a group of awesome blog friends. So, naturally, when you fall off the bandwagon in revealing a patio spruce-up… you totally say yes, when someone else asks you to reveal one. LOL!

Garden Party Tour - Creative Outdoor Solutions

It was the little kick in the rear that I needed to just get everything freshened up.

So, without further adeiu… welcome to the Modern and Bright Summer Patio Reveal.

Modern and Bright Patio Reveal

I added a few new plants (like this asparagus fern) early this summer. I love the texture that they add to the space and really can’t wait for the fall when I can bring them indoors to add more life to our indoor areas.

Modern and Bright Patio Reveal

The green wicker couch was a fabulous garage sale find a few years back. It’s so comfy!

Modern and Bright Patio Reveal

Last year, I got tired of looking at the firepit top that was all rusty or the cover that we had on it that got moldy. I solved that by making a faux succulent firepit topper. I love this thing.

Modern and Bright Patio Reveal

Hanging plants are my jam so you know we had to have a bit of that action going on outside.

Modern and Bright Patio Reveal

The table and chairs are a Craigslist find from like 5+ years ago. They are definitely on their last leg but we are trying to get through this season with them.

Modern and Bright Patio Reveal

Modern and Bright Patio Reveal

We have a few bigger pots on our patio that really help anchor the space. We made a tree stump roller for our lime tree so that we could move it around to get better light. This year, we didn’t have any more tree slices, so we made a heavy-duty plant roller out of plywood. I love easy projects that are so useful, don’t you?

Modern and Bright Patio Reveal

This cute little table serves as a drink table as well as a planter. It wasn’t hard to make and is just so cute! If you’d like the how-to, see the DIY Wood Planter Table here.

Modern and Bright Patio Reveal

Along one side of the patio, we have a fountain. We’ve finally learned how to maintain and care for the fountain and we shared that earlier this summer. It’s such a fun addition to the patio that I would have never thought to put in, but since it came with the house… we’ve been enjoying it.

How to Care and Maintain an Outdoor Fountain-1-2

Modern and Bright Patio Reveal

I hope you enjoyed the patio tour! Make sure you take the time to hop around on all the other bloggers who are sharing their tours. I know you’ll find lots of inspiration and lots of things to add to your
“To Do List.”

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Comments

  2. Ashley I love your patio. That backdrop of trees is so cool. It looks likes a really private backyard. All the fun pops of color and modern touches really make this outdoor space special.

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    • We’ve had quite a bit of rain as well – I went out there a few times and brought the succulents under the overhang. I’m crossing my fingers that they stay alive. Thanks girl!

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  6. your outdoor space is so divine. I can see your personal style out here as well. I feel like that is hard for some to achieve, but you certainly done it.

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  8. Your plants look sooo….ALIVE!! I’m totally jealous. They say you just water them, and they live, but I think that must be a total lie. LOVE your outdoor space!!

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  12. The space is wonderful Ashley, I would love to create one like this – may be by next spring. I like the simple styling, the furniture – the planters – especially the the wood DIY one and the fire-pit topper . I am hoping I would get lucky on craigslist to find some chairs, sofa ( :-))

    The fountain – kids play shed – all cool 🙂

    Hanging planter is a DIY too?

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  14. I love your outdoor space! I love all of the beautiful planters, and the fire pit topper you made is too cute! Glad to be a part of the tour with you!

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