Patio Happenings!

I did something around the Chalet! I purchased a patio set. I decided this summer I wanted to be able to enjoy this large space. In years past we’ve had a swing set here and I moved a very large hockey net to the other side of the patio to free up this area to create a seating group.

I reviewed a bunch of styles being mindful of the budget. I looked at seat height, width and seat back height and I concluded the C ostway 4pcs Patio Rattan Furniture Set would fit the bill. In my former life in Product Development and Design I helped design and source sets like these for clients. So I knew what size would lend itself to comfort.

Our son was a massive help!

I popped over to my local At Home Store and picked out an outdoor rug and small metal table.

I purchased a 6ft by 9ft. to ground the set. If this was an indoor space I would have gone with a least an 8ft x 10ft. But, honestly friends I spent $60.00 on this rug and I have no idea how it will hold up. So I’m erring on the side of caution.

The rockers are at least 15 years old samples from my product development days of yore! And this little black bistro set is close to 20 years old.

You can just see the edge of our son’s hockey net on the far right. I’m happy to report this old torn grill cover has been replaced. I decided against using the tempered glass on the table - just a large tray which I already owned and a spot to put your feet up. I cut off the rubber suction cups from each corner of the table.

I purchased these extra outdoor bolster pillows to bridge the color stories between the seat cushions and our old umbrellas. This is where I landed the day I set the patio up. It looked great!

The original set up was short lived.

I really need to sit in the shade and my spot is the loveseat under the umbrellas. If we move one - depending on time of day - we can increase the shade over the entire seating area.

I really love how it looks and flows - it’s been great for us and friends.