Hello friends and welcome today to the Bloggers Patio Party! I am so happy to have those of you joining me from Kathleen over at Lindsay Hill Interiors, who is also our host for this fun tour! I know you will all enjoy this lovely tour and make sure to visit all these talented friends who are also sharing their beautiful patios today.
This tour was just the motivation needed to do a little work on our sweet and tiny patio. I knew it would be a stretch with budgets, but I also knew that doesn’t mean it was impossible.
So I began to map out my plan and worked the design around the floors. The patio floor we created here was inspired by Brook at Nesting With Grace. She has the most beautiful home and I just LOVE her kitchen floor tiles. Her style is so very inspiring and if you haven’t already you should go and see for yourself. I thought it would be fun to have a dynamic shaped pattern on our floors and was aware that tiling during this season just wasn’t going to happen. So I quickly decided that stenciling the floor would be an excellent compromise =).
(Market Basket from Vivi Et Margot)
There are many wonderful stencils out there and I ended up purchasing this one from Cutting Edge Stencils. Needless to say, it transformed this space with a little paint and we couldn’t be happier.
Next week I will be sharing the step by step for this project so please stay tuned…
We also had a hand me down patio set that we needed to use at least another year. So off to Ikea we went for replacement cushions!
We found some inexpensive cushions that we used for both seat bottoms and tops. I split the patio set up to seat four and used the end chairs and accent chairs against the window.
Flowers are still blooming during these summer months, but some spots have not bloomed quite yet. Therefore, I filled in the space with flowers I had on hand (both faux and real).
I really enjoy a simple table when hosting dinners and wanted this one to be just that – simple!
(Sharon Striped Throw is from Birch Lane)
I used casual elements to set the table and several blankets to increase the cozy feature. I even found this lamp shade while thrifting that I hung as a light feature; it felt coastal and rustic all the same. Thrifting or repurposing pieces is such a great way to complete a space (as seen here)
You can see our little square foot garden around the corner here too…
The stencil really pops with all the oil rubbed bronzed furniture and vintage fire pit that we turned into coffee table.
I layered the dining table with food, a very simple meal that would be perfect for any summer menu.
I set out fruit, cheese and some bread to build your own bruschetta and baguette bites and more!
Honey, blueberries and almonds line the table.
The intent was to create a welcoming atmosphere using most of what we already had.
Overall I would say it is a success!
I really enjoyed this tour because it encouraged us to get some work done and I always enjoy sharing our home with you all to visit during these tours. You can find our home here, here and here.
Here is a peek at the space as the sun sets and all those lights really twinkle…
I hope you enjoyed and don’t forget to stop by my friend Kelley at Kelley Nan to see her lovely space too! Below are the links to the entire tour –
I really appreciate you being here!
Annie, I just LOVE your patio! Your stencilled floor is amazing! Bravo! And your beautiful table and spread looks delicious! I’m so inspired!
Thank you so much Tamara! This was so much fun to do together!
Absolutely beautiful patio set up; the stenciling adds the perfect transition between indoor and outdoor living.
Ardith, that is so kind, thank you so much and for stopping by!
Oh my goodness… So pretty! I love the stenciled concrete and the hanging light!
Tania
Thank you very much Tania! Have a great week!
Gorgeous. I love the floor stencil, it looks amazing and so does the tablesetting. What a lovely setting.
Marty, thank you so much for the kind words – I really appreciate you stopping by!
Oh my word, Annie! You really blew me away with that gorgeous floor – so smart and so lovely. And all of your others touches make this such a charming, beautiful spot for your sweet family. Thank you so much for participating!
xox
Kathleen thank you sweet friend and for hosting such a fun creative tour. It is always a delight to be a part of your tours and I was so inspired by your gorgeous spot. Have a great week!
Annie!! That floor!!! This all couldn’t be more perfect my friend. Such a cozy and inviting space to hang out in…now if I could just come join you for a meal that would make my day!!:)
Oh Bree thank you so much! That means so much and wouldn’t that be the best if we could enjoy meals and fun on each other’s patios!
Beautiful!! Is that table still set? It looks so lovely and delicious… We can be right over. Ha!
A spot is always open here for you and Popii, thank you! xo
I love the stencilling you have done on the floor! It looks great.
Jenny thank you so much!
Annie, THAT FLOOR!! So beautiful!! I love your thrifted hanging light too, looks so pretty in this peaceful setting. You have such great talent and made this look like a very inviting spot to hang out with family and friends.
xo
Shauna, what a compliment – thank you! I loved every detail in your stunning space. xo!
Annie, this is beautiful and I can’t WAIT for your follow-up floor post. WOW! Will you come do mine next?! I love that your outdoor space is just as stunning as the inside of your home. Incredible job, friend. xo
Kelley, thank you very much friend! I was in awe of your beautiful space (but I am in awe of all your talent!) I appreciate it! xo
Annie, those stenciled floors totally blew me away – they are amazing!! And I love seeing how your beautiful dining area looks with the string lights aglow – so dreamy!
Kris, thank you! I am so happy to hear you think so and I am glad you stopped by friend. Hope you are having a wonderful summer!
Annie!!! You stenciled the floor!! That is amazing! Looks so good and is such a genius solution!!! Kudos, friend! The whole thing is gorgeous! Xo
Haneen thank you very much, I really appreciate it! xo
Annie!!! The stenciled floor is BEYOND AMAZING! I used to be a decorative painter and I know how challenging it can be to make it look as perfect as you did. So impressive! Your whole space is so cozy…I just love every detail. xoxo
Jennifer thank you and I am flattered. This was such a treat to do the tour with you all as you each inspire me daily! Happy summer – xoxo
Gorgeous as always, Annie! Loving the stenciled floors, and of course your styling is impeccable!
Iris what a compliment from you friend, thank you! Hope you are having a great summer!
You are so creative Annie! Your stenciled floor is so charming! I love all of your special touches. Enjoy your summer and your beautiful outdoor patio!
Randi, thank you so so much sweet friend. That means a lot and I loved doing this together! Have a wonderful summer also – xo!
LOVE IT!! Have painted my patio and tried stenciling it but paint bled. I used patio paint that was kind of thick. Maybe that why. What paint did you use?