Yesterday I shared our patio before and after and I mentioned how much we are loving the space and that we can now host outdoor gatherings with style. And host friends and family we have!
(photo above by the lovely Lucy of Craftberry Bush)
A couple of weeks ago I invited about six girlfriends to come over for an evening of treats, drinks and gabbing on the patio. So fun!
The weather was beautiful – if a bit chilly as the sun went down. But it didn’t matter because we just brought out a few throw blankets and snuggled up. Nothing like making the outdoor space work like the indoors with layers of cushions, pillows and throws!
I also extended the indoors by bringing out candles, flowers and our thrifted bar cart that went perfectly with our new Pier 1 Drink Dispenser.
Isn’t it adorable?!
A fire in the fire pit and some simple yummy snacks also contributed to the outdoor oasis feeling.
Most of the snacks were store-bought: lemon loaf, coconut macaroons and ju-jubes (because one of my girlfriends adores ju-jubes!) as well as little appetizers of cheddar cheese cubes, smoked ham or turkey with olives plus chips and homemade guacamole in my fun new outdoor bowl.
I made a delish Sangria and put out water bottles. Although mostly everyone just drank the Sangria!
A little getaway in our own back yard!
(two photos above by the lovely Lucy of Craftberry Bush)
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Inspire Me Heather, Satori Design for Living, Suburble, Echoes of Laughter.
We need some outdoor pillows!
I’d buy the Medium Jeweled Lantern – Black
Some new decorations for the top of my buffet in the kitchen – lantern, candles and rustic accessories!
What a beautiful space!
Your backyard looks lovely.
I just finished putting in a pea gravel garden path in my garden and would love to add some accessories in and around my garden. There are so many lovely things to choose from at Pier 1, but if I have to pick one, I love the ceramic cat planter….I love anything to do with cats! I hope I get picked!!
I would love to have the Norfolk Drink Dispenser.
So beautiful Shannon and looks like you had a wonderful time too!
I’d buy some patriotic plates, napkins and acrylic cups, so my husband and I could host a 4th of July brunch at our house! Thanks for the inspiration!
A colourful outdoor rug!!
Hmm, well I love the big glass lanterns, or a outdoor rug. Already have the drink dispenser and love it!
I would buy the words of welcome mat. It’s so pretty!
I really would love some art on my patio walls so I would choose the sunset Buddha piece for the backyard.
What a gorgeous backyard party! I love that drink dispenser. I can imagine so many different drink combinations for it. Thanks so much for the opportunity 🙂
I would buy the Stackable Acrylic Goblet Set and the Norfolk Drink Dispenser
I would buy the Rustic Embossed Wall Panel to hang on my back deck!
Shannon, love your party! All the different seating areas and the Pier 1 items. Great job, girl!
Hugs,
Jamie
Beautiful decor Shannon! I love those stemless wine glasses!