Patio Furniture

Summer is, without a doubt, my favourite time of year. In fact, I’m such a summer girl that I’ve often wondered why I haven’t moved myself to a more temperate climate where the hot days and warm nights stick around for longer than a few months. But perhaps it’s precisely the short shelf life we have on summers here in Canada that makes me itch to spend as much of them outside as possible.

How do you liven up your outdoor living space so that it's not just a plain jane deck? You can create the ultimate patio with patio furniture and décor.

Patio decorating is one of my favourite things. It means that winter is over and we can start focusing on summer and enjoying outdoor living. Here are a few tips to kick off your patio decorating.

Patio season is taking off and today I'm talking about how you can use patio furniture to create a patio that doesn't break your budget.

It's still chilly outside but your patio is calling. Here's how to choose which patio heater or outdoor fireplace is right for you.

Even if you only have a small backyard, front porch, or even balcony, there are still ways to decorate to convert it into an outdoor oasis at home

   In many parts of Canada, patio season is coming fairly soon. In others (namely BC), it’s already a! If you enjoy sitting out on your deck relaxing, barbecuing, shooting the breeze with friends, listening to music, or whatever, click on through for a few ideas on how to make your outdoor space more functional. With some of the ideas you’ll find here drawing you outside, you may never want to enter your home again!

If a patio is created and no one posts about it on Instagram, does it even exist at all? That’s one question that I’d love to be able to answer for you, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to test any theories. If I’m on a patio, my compulsive need to Instagram it is going to win over every single time.    

Having someplace warm to gather around in the backyard is essential. This guide looks at the difference between fireplaces vs outdoor heaters and more.

For us Canadians living in the East, the idea of summer seems doubtful. I say this only because it snowed in mid-April (ahem). However, I have faith that summer will arrive eventually and for that reason, let’s get the patio pimping to perfection. If you start planning now, once the heat shows up, you’ll be lounging outside with your favourite cocktail while your friends are scrambling for patio furniture.