Patio Mood Board
As soon as the weather starts to have a glimmer of warmth in it, I’m pretty sure most of us are looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors, including creating inviting living spaces, beyond the walls of our home. When we moved into our new house last Fall, one of the things I was most excited about (other than everything being on one-level—hello, #oldladystatus), was there being a deck, patio, and front porch! We had a glorified “front porch” on our old house, which was basically the front steps with a roofed awning over it. We gave it a bit of a makeover, having it built-over with wood, but it was by no means a porch. There was barely room for planters, let alone a chair. So, you can imagine that the possibilities in our new home’s outdoor living spaces had me so excited to start shopping for all things patio and deck! I’ve had a lot of you mention that you struggle finding different things for your outdoor spaces, so I thought a mood board might be the perfect way to share a little style inspiration with you, and give you some links to help make shopping easier!
When you live in Iowa, you want to make the most of being outdoors when the weather is nice. Part of enjoying what your home has to offer, and your surroundings, is making sure you have things to do! We have loved working on projects around our home and then enjoying relaxing around our Solo Stove fire pit in the evening—it’s the perfect way to unwind. Even better? Inviting friends and family over to take advantage of the experience with us!
Need an easy, relatively inexpensive way for your patio umbrellas to stand up? I’m sharing the DIY Patio Pot Umbrella Stands I made for our backyard space. It’s a beginner-level project that will impress the neighbors!
Are you looking for a fun way to use your fall pumpkins when the season is done? How about making pumpkin bird feeders? They’re easy to make, sustainable, and are completely edible for birds and furry friends alike!
Do you have outdoor furniture that has seen better days? Have you ever thought about painting it? I painted the cushions on our outdoor sectional and I love the way they turned out! A big return on a small investment is my favorite kind of DIY project! I’m sharing all the details with you in this blog post, so you can decide if you want to try it too!
Adding string lights to our garden space has created such a special and magical feel. I love how it looks so much and want to share how we made our DIY outdoor string light poles. Even better? We hung solar string lights since there isn’t an electrical outlet in that part of the yard—they work so well!
Have you ever noticed how expensive patio and deck planters are? I’m sharing a budget-friendly project, turning old metal file cabinets into modern design planter boxes. Whether you have a couple taking up space in your garage/basement or pick some up at the thrift store, this upcycle is sure to please.