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Colorful Summer Tour of Our Patio

June 23, 2021 by Cassie 27 Comments

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Colorful Summer Tour of Our Patio

Do not adjust your screens. What you are seeing here today is, in all actuality, bold color. Inside my home, I love neutrals with hints of earthy colors, but outside is another ballgame altogether. If you can’t be bold and colorful outdoors in summer, then when can you be? I am joining several other bloggers today – some shared yesterday – in taking you on yours of our outdoor summer spaces. (Thank you to Krista at The Happy Housie for hosting and organizing this tour.)

fun colorful patio

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As I mentioned, I am not usually one for color, so let me tell you a little story of how I got to this colorful place this year. Because you might remember last year’s patio had a brush of muted color, but nothing like what I’m showing you today. Recently, I listened to Glennon Doyle’s podcast episode about having fun and realized that I place so much of my fun in outcomes (productivity) rather than being in the present moment. And that’s not the true spirit of fun.

colorful summer tablescape

As I worked on creating this setting for this tour, I decided I could make it fun in the moment by experimenting outside of my comfort zone . . . Bright colors and florals versus the neutrals and greens or single flower type I typically gravitate towards. In the end, yes, I feel good because I created something I’m proud of – I was productive. But, more importantly, I found I had a lot of fun stretching my color limits.

colorful tablescape

 

Shockingly enough, I actually already owned all of these colorful pieces that I used to put together this table. The only new purchase over here was fresh florals from the farmers market.

colorful tablescape

To set the mood, I started with a Mexican serape we had from an ORC we did years ago when I created a fun boho bedroom for Emmy. Next came the dishes.

colorful patio dining

Would you believe I actually have 9 colored sets of Fiesta ware hiding in my basement cabinets? It’s true. As a college grad, these were the dishes I requested and collected over the years. As you can see, I mixed up the colors for fun.

colorful tablescape outside

I also added vintage pink goblets I thrifted a couple of years ago. They’re favorites of mine and tend to appear on every tablescape I create. For the silverware, I simply rolled each it in plain cloth napkins and added a little touch of whimsy.

colorful floral tablescape

Our $15 farmers market bouquet was SO huge that I was able to split it between several glass vases and bottles, plus another vase you’ll see, and still had enough left to add a yellow flower to each place setting.

glass bottle table centerpiece

I love the way all of the glass on the table catches the light.

Summer florals on table

And the flowers themselves couldn’t be more beautiful.

Those bold lilies especially seem to be perfect with this tablescape.

 

I’ve had all of these aqua glass bottles and vases for years and I love how they pair with the pink goblets and tablecloth and give a nice soft backdrop to the colorful blooms. Obviously, what I am trying to tell you here today is that it pays to be a hoarder.

colorful patio

Let’s take a broader look as there are a couple of other things I want to mention. A couple of years ago, we added these easy DIY string light poles and it was one of the best, cheapest, easiest projects.

patio dining- colorful table

Also, each summer I bring out these guys, who just scream summer to me! Actually, they don’t say anything, but if they did, I am sure it would be, “SUMMER!!!!” Or perhaps, “Could you weed this joint?”

vintage pink yard flamingos

 

Our patio is long and narrow, so this is just one half of it. On the other half, we have a seating area with a loveseat, chair and our latest addition, a small solo stove.

fun colorful patio

We’ve had the loveseat and chairs for quite some time and they work, but eventually we’d love to get a sectional.

Outdoor seating area

I should tell you the lovely green grass in the back is not ours. I always get comments when I share this view of how nice our lawn is. Yeah, not ours. Ours is a jungle that I would show you but then I’d have to kill you.

outdoor seating area

We’re hoping to get it cleared out soon and then maybe I’ll be able to show you. For now, just look toward the back of the house and those pretty pink doors (and the backside of our dollhouse you can see in the window!)

patio lounge area

Our old pillows that were here last year had taken a beating and we agreed it was time for new pillows. Life has been so hectic, and Chris was going to Lowes anyhow, so I asked him to facetime me from the outdoor pillow section. I know he thoroughly enjoyed doing that because he loves me.

outdoor lounge seating

I wanted something that would complement our pink doors but add a but more vibrance and color, too. These banana leaf pillows in pale pink with bright orange accents were exactly what I was hoping for. The black and white textured pillow helps to tie it into the existing furniture and rug. For the chairs, we found these modern lumbar outdoor pillows in the same pink and orange shades. outdoor chair with pillow

And of course, I brought in some more color with all of the extra flowers from the farmers market bouquet by adding a vase in the corner. patio seating

 

Of course, this space really shines most when it’s hardest to photograph – at night! One of the best things we did back here was adding those string light poles. The lights make this patio feel special at night.

fun patio at nightWe have a little landing off the door of our kitchen, so I stood up there to capture the whole space from above, which nicely shows off the pattern of our pressure washer from when Chris washed the rugs but ignored the patio. Maybe next weekend we’ll clean the actual patio. 😉

We actually haven’t even eaten out here that much this summer, but styling this space and writing this post has me itching for a meal outside. Of course, mosquitoes might have me literally itching to come back in.

evening patio with lights

Last summer, when we were at home all the time, Chris and I actually enjoyed some date nights on the patio with dinner, wine and games.

evening patio with colorful tablescape

It was so nice to have a romantic setting for a date in our own back yard.

Everything just looks prettier under the glow of string lights. Don’t you think?

The living area we have used a little more now that we have a solo stove.

evening patio with lights

We love to come out here and roast marshmallows as a family, although Wilder likes to eat the non-roasted version. He looks at s’mores night as “snacking out of the marshmallow bag night.”

evening patio seating

Whatever floats your boat. We’re just grateful to have this space to spend time together, sugaring up however we see fit.

I didn’t light the solo stove for these photos, but I wanted to show you what it’s capable of! This was shot right after we loaded it with wood, but it dies down after a minute. (Also, this was before we had those nice new pillows!)

And, in my opinion, here’s the perfect charred marshmallow.

By contrast, here’s Wilder’s perfect marshmallow.

Thanks for joining me on a tour of our summer patio today. I hope it inspires you to reach out of your own comfort zones and explore in the name of fun.

Be sure to visit all of the beautiful outdoor summer spaces on this tour below! And below that, you can find a shoppable boutique in case you’re looking for anything I shared today. The only things I wasn’t able to add were the pillows from Lowes as well as the rug which is no longer available.

 

This week I’m joining some of my talented blogging friends for the Summer Seasonal Simplicity Series: Outdoor Spaces Tours! Be sure to check out all of the beautiful inspiration by visiting the links under the images below.

Sharing Wednesday….

The Happy Housie // Joanna Anastasia // Cassie Bustamante // The Tattered Pew

Life is Better At Home // Tatertots and Jello // Finding Silver Pennies // Lemon Thistle

A Pretty Life // Dans le Lakehouse // Clean & Scentsible // Willow Street Interiors

Sharing Tuesday…

Inspiration for Moms // She Gave it a Go // Grace in My Space // Deeply Southern Home

Life is a Party // Nina Hendrick // Happy Happy Nester // Craftberry Bush

Maison de Cinq // Hallstrom Home // House by Hoff // My Sweet Savannah

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Jenn says

    June 23, 2021 at 11:56 am

    Fun and colorful as always Cassie! Love the flamingoes!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 23, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      Thank you! I was excited to find those vintage flamingos. I think they need names. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse says

    June 23, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    This looks so beautiful and inviting!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 23, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      Thank you, Tanya!

      Reply
  3. Dannyelle says

    June 23, 2021 at 3:34 pm

    Such a pretty space. Roasting marshmallows looks like so much fun!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 23, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      It’s the best! Who doesn’t love roasted marshmallows!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    June 23, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    So pretty! I love the top view onto the rug and tablecloth.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 23, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      Thank you, Julia!

      Reply
  5. jennifer hadfield says

    June 23, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    Oh cassie – I don’t think I ever saw your patio before. Its so pretty! I love the bright table you set. It’s so happy! I pinned it to my outdoor board to share 🙂

    xoxo

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 24, 2021 at 7:28 am

      Aaaw, thank you! I wish you could come hang out!

      Reply
  6. Marty K says

    June 23, 2021 at 6:49 pm

    Pretty patio!
    Love the shirt on your little guy!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 24, 2021 at 7:27 am

      Thank you! He’s totally into construction trucks!

      Reply
      • Marty K says

        June 24, 2021 at 12:57 pm

        So is my grandson! Do you remember where you bought it? 🤣

        Reply
        • Cassie says

          June 25, 2021 at 7:16 am

          I got it at a local thrift store but I believe it’s originally from Old Navy.

          Reply
        • Marty K says

          June 25, 2021 at 8:46 am

          Thanks so much!!!

          Reply
  7. Ellen Shook says

    June 23, 2021 at 8:17 pm

    You are speaking my language here with all this color in the Fiesta ware and the serape! I like your backyard a lot. The only thing I would change might be the addition of a fence. I am kind of a nut about my privacy.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 24, 2021 at 7:26 am

      I would love to add a real fence one day- we have a chain link. EEW.

      Reply
  8. Jo-Anna says

    June 24, 2021 at 11:33 am

    Your patio is just stunning Cassie…and SO beautiful at night with all the lights! And 9 sets of Fiestaware?! How fantastic…I love Fiestaware!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 25, 2021 at 7:16 am

      Thank you so much, Jo-Anna! Summer always feels like the right time to pull it out!

      Reply
  9. Krista says

    June 29, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    Cassie! I love it! I love the bright colours outdoors and such a fun tablescape design! I am totally going to copy you and use my mexican blanket out at the lake this summer as a tablecloth. Thanks for joining this hop!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 1, 2021 at 7:57 am

      Thank you so much, Krista! thank you for hosting!

      Reply
  10. Danielle says

    July 2, 2021 at 7:49 am

    Cassie, I love that colorful tablescape! It’s so very happy and that’s what we need. A dose of color and happiness. We absolutely love our solo stove and Conor makes the most perfect toasted marshmallows. Happy Summer, friend! xx

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 9, 2021 at 11:15 am

      Thank you so much, Danielle! Your kiddos are so talented!

      Reply
  11. Shelley Westerman says

    July 3, 2021 at 6:35 am

    Love the fun color out there! Your back patio looks absolutely magical, especially with those string lights casting that pretty glow!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 9, 2021 at 11:16 am

      Thank you so much, Shelley! I’m having friends over Sunday and can’t wait to set it all up like this again!

      Reply
  12. Kristin | White Arrows Home says

    July 3, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    I LOVE your table Cassie! It is so much fun! I haven’t started collecting Fiestaware yet, but now I want to! I’m so inspired and am sharing your post with my followers on my weekend Sunday round up, “From My Neck of the Woods”.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 9, 2021 at 11:17 am

      Thank you so much, Kristin! It’s a fun set that I think I will pass on to my daughter one day. Assuming she wants it!

      Reply

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