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June 29, 2016~ backyard, House Tour, Summer

Welcome back guys! This is my first post since moving into our new PMQ two Mondays ago! Can you believe it? All it took was 7 days for me to get the patio up-to-scratch!

If you’re joining me from any of my co-host’s blogs, Welcome! I’m a Canadian Military Spouse who blogs about all things home decor and DIY for Canadian Military Families and those living in base housing. Make sure you check-out my Military Life posts for a snapshot of what life is like in our community. I’ve also got some killer projects in our project gallery, so make sure you click around!

Every year I struggle with the idea of investing more time and money into our backyard when it only gets used 2-3 months a year, and that’s not counting the rainy days. It’s hard to justify the costs associated with fresh flowers, new/more cushions, tableware etc. and now add-in that we just got here and we’re already half-way through the summer (or so it feels).

So this year I decided to pull from items we already had and revamp them, give them a fresh new style, incorporate projects I’ve been working on specifically for our patio, and add a few new touches.

Don’t worry, I didn’t throw style out the window 😉 I drew inspiration from the beautiful yards of Palm Springs when I chose soft pastels and bold pops of colour.

I hope you enjoy!

summer Patio Tour

I am in love with my new eugenia two ball plants. They are giving me LIFE! I spray-painted the planters in a bold flamingo pink because why the heck not?! When your PMQ’s siding is poop brown, you’ve gotta live a little.

Patio Tour

Patio Tour towels

I’ve been stocking-up on fun and multicolour beach towels since April! This is just a few of them, and these are the more colourful ones at that. I snagged ’em at places like Walmart, Loblaws, HomeSense etc.

Patio Tour hanging towels

Patio Tour picnic table

You may recognize our X Harvest table from last summer. I styled it a bit differently last year, but I think this year’s refreshed summer palette is more on-point.

Patio Tour tray

Everything on our drink tray (the tray included) I already owned or DIYed! Those cups and that coral ice bucket are from Oh Joy’s Target line three summers ago; the blue tray used to live on our night-stand; I DIYed the Jonathan Adler inspired straw holder; the finial was a Target find at Value Village that I dipped in two paint tones for a cool effect; the proseco was a gift, and the water bottle was purchased at Dollarama for $3 earlier in the season!

picnic table Patio Tour

This year’s centre piece is a favourite of mine!! I purchased several “end of the box” candles while in Toronto, in various colours and styles (pillar vs. taper) and put them in some Dollarama vases I had lying around. I think the pops of colour are spectacular and very summery.

The banana leaf pillows are from Walmart three summers ago, as are the paper lanterns (Target – Oh Joy)

Patio Tour table with candles

The disco balls are also from the Dollar store. Can’t beat a deal!

Patio Tour candles

Patio Tour table runner

Remember my painted florals on glassware? If not, here’s the post!

Patio Tour peony

Okay, so everyone is crazy for peonies. I’ve seen them for 15$ a stem in more florists, but at Costco you can get 5 for 11$… I’m sticking by my old faithful – costco flowers.

Patio Tour peonies

The runner is a linen fabric I found at our local fabricville. I had intended to buy it for dishtowels, but opted to keep it one long 6 foot piece as a runner. The colours in the candles and lanterns match it beautifully!

Patio Tour umbrella

This umbrella is my greatest DIY of the summer yet – I painted it! I’ll be posting about it later this week. It took me a day from start to finish, and except for the trim, I had everything I needed already kicking about.

Patio Tour umbrella image

I mean look at it! that Greek key! That pink! That swoop!

Patio Tour lighted topiary

The lawn pyramid was purchased at Home Depot. It is perfection as far as I’m concerned. I wrapped our balloon lights around it and added a shrub in the middle. The foliage will eventually fill it out quite nicely!

Patio Tour pyramid

Patio Tour potted plants by door

 

collage of patio tour canadian bloggers

And now for my co-hosts:

Come for a drink on Ariel’s patio – PMQ for two

Check out Laurie’s simple patio upgrades – Vin’yet Etc.

Get a peek into Tara’s backyard – Suburble

Andrea shows us how to love our suburban backyards – Personally Andrea

Tour Dannyelle’s patio updates – Life is a Party

View Becki’s summer deck – The Uncommon Law

View Meredith’s balcony patio – Coral & Mint

Relax on Joann’s funky chairs – Woman in Real Life

 

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  1. Virginia says

    June 29, 2016 at 6:17 am

    Really nice!!

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    • Ariel says

      June 29, 2016 at 8:09 am

      Thank you Virginia 🙂

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  2. Personally Andrea says

    June 29, 2016 at 6:24 am

    Thanks so much for organizing us Ariel! I can’t believe how much you’ve gotten done in a short time, way to go! I love your colourful taper candles, and can’t wait to see your umbrella tutorial!
    xo

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    • Ariel says

      June 29, 2016 at 8:09 am

      Thank you lovely! Those tapers are so much fun!

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  3. Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc. says

    June 29, 2016 at 6:26 am

    That looks fantastic lady! I have no idea how you have the energy or time to have pulled that together, I feel like I need to come over for a drink, like right now… don’t even care that it’s 6:25 am. Beautiful job!

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    • Ariel says

      June 29, 2016 at 8:11 am

      mauahahaa I suppose we could do mimosas?! Thank you though 🙂

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  4. Joann @ Woman In Real Life says

    June 29, 2016 at 8:04 am

    Everything looks lovely Ariel! I really like the pink on the planters. And all of your diy touches on the table. How great that you painted the umbrella! I’m looking forward to seeing the how-to. And accomplishing all of this just after a move is incredible! Enjoy! (And I’m off to Costco for peonies…haha.)

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    • Ariel says

      June 29, 2016 at 8:11 am

      RUN donmt walk to Costco for some 10$ peonies!
      Thanks 😉

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  5. Meredith @ Coral + Mint Design Co. says

    June 29, 2016 at 9:29 am

    I love those ball trees! And that towel with the beach signs… where did you find that?! I live on Georgian Bay, 20 minutes from Sauble Beach… so I definitely need that, ha!

    The pink planters are an awesome touch- and a great colour choice 😉

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    • Ariel says

      June 29, 2016 at 9:30 am

      that towel is from Loblaws! it’s a president’s choice towel 🙂

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  6. Tara says

    June 29, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    The hurricane vase candle idea with the sand is genius, Ariel, I love it! Also, where did you get that West Coast beach towel? I would love to have a few of those for our space.

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    • Ariel says

      June 29, 2016 at 12:57 pm

      the beach towel is President’s choice! I got mine at Superstore 🙂
      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.ca says

    June 29, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    I love how you shopped the house -and found some great stuff. Your bright colours are so fun for summer. Love the candles in the sand, and the table runner. I’m feeling inspired!

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    • Ariel says

      July 5, 2016 at 5:17 pm

      Thanks Dannyelle!
      I love shopping my house 🙂

      Reply
  8. Arielle says

    July 1, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    Looks so good Ariel! I love all that color!

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    • Ariel says

      July 5, 2016 at 5:15 pm

      Thanks girl 😉

      Reply

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