Memorial Day weekend traditionally signals let the summer patio good times.
Getting patio, deck, porch or pier summer ready kicks the salute to summer party in gear.
Ventless Smokeless Glass & Black Metal Column Tabletop Fire Pit
Washing away winter’s remnants always puts a fresh and clean spin on things, and makes way for the patio party part of the process most of us really look forward to- the decorating details.
Outdoor decor items enhance the look of the season and emphasize chic summer style.
Battery Powered Integrated LED Outdoor Floor Lamp- Lowes
This seagrass pendant lamp shade from IKEA is super summer chic, and the price is so summer sweet.
TORARED Pendant lamp shade, seagrass, 14 “
Patio, deck, porch or pier becomes the perfect summer canvas for the art of decorating.
Ions ago when Dave and I had commercial and residential real estate dealings in Central Florida, we liked to stay at a particular hotel in the International Drive area of Orlando.
Palapa 7.5 ft. Aluminum Patio Umbrella in Whiskey Brown
We mixed business with pleasure sitting poolside several afternoons, sipping cool beverages and soaking up the island vibe complete with tiki terrific motif.
Relaxing, summer stylish, and memorable- an excellent theme to work with.
Parasol Picks with Large Hibiscus Print Flowers
Fresh mint ice cubes add a zip of cool summer minty freshness to your favorite beverages.
Easy to make, delicious to taste, and talk about pretty in a pitcher or glass or both.
Place gently rinsed fresh mint leaves into each individual square of the ice cube tray.
Fill squares with water.
Pop tray into freezer until cubes are solid.
Enjoy these summer minty fresh ice cubes in your beverage of choice.
Summer Patio Good Times Cookout Recipes
Favorite Barbecued Chicken
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I’ve carted this handwritten recipe on many a camping trip for the express purpose of satisfying the request of our camping crew.
Discovered on an episode of Paula’s Home Cooking, the recipe for Sue and Gloria’s Baked Beans rates a Fourth of July recipe must.
Oven baking is not always camping convenient, but you know what is? A 7 qt. slow cooker.
Click on the link for full recipe – Grilled Corn 4 Ways
Bloomin’ Grilled Apples
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Decorate.
Cook.
Plan.
Patio.
Summertime is the season of living easy and summer patio good times.