Happy Memorial Day! It’s feeling a lot like summer here in Virginia, so it’s off to the pool for us. First we’ll squeeze in some t-ball practice before it gets too hot, though. Then, tonight dinner outside on the deck. The kids love eating dinner outside and as long as the weather cooperates I love it, too. Recently I was invited to dinner at a friend’s house and we dined in her beautiful screened in porch. It got me itching to get our deck and screened in area cleaned up (and fancied up) a bit.
I had a solid piece to work with already. The chesapeake sectional from Pottery Barn:
Unfortunately, when I bought mine the seat cushions weren’t slipcovers, but simply sewed on. After a few years of occasional rain and wind (maybe I should put one of those outdoor boxes on my list?) they have gotten moldy and weathered. Since I can’t take off the covers and wash them it’s time for a new set. I’m thinking Sunbrella Mocha. Nothing says party like stain resistant fabric!
For side tables I could always check Home Goods (oh how I love that place), but there are a couple great options online, too. Love this pebble side table from West Elm. Maybe for the same reason I like the Sunbrella fabric. It just feels indestructable.
Or a classic wicker table with a twist- bronze paint in an hourglass shape
Now, the piece de resistance this awesome rug from Ballard Designs….
I bought the gray one a couple of weeks ago and it transforms the deck. I only wish I had waited a little while since the entire site is 15% off through tomorrow!! Check out their outdoor offerings here
Check back for the reveal (hee hee) in a couple of weeks. Hopefully I’ll get it set up by 4th of July!
Now, for some inspiration. Ahhhhh……
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