Summer Dreaming

I am definitely getting ahead of myself, but I'm already doing a bit of summer dreaming. We have had an early spring here with a lot of beautiful warm weather and that has me thinking of spending time outdoors.

Unfortunately, that has not translated into us getting an early start to the spring chores :(

   Thus, I am still  looking forward to setting up our cabana area in the backyard but in the meantime, I thought I'd share some pics of the space from years past.

We have definitely grown to love this backyard space.

Each year, we add a few more elements to it.

It is another area where I get to add table decor and that's always fun :)

 

Lots of celebrations and family gatherings are held out here.

Such as Canada Day...

... Father's Day...

...and other get-togethers with friends.

Last year, we added outdoor lighting to the space.

We love the ambiance it provides.

Another addition has been a firebowl.

It provides a warm and a cozy vibe for summer evenings.

And when summer eventually turns to fall...

...we can still enjoy a lot of time out here.

Sometimes an extra blankie is needed but we stay outdoors as long as we can.

Yes, I'm definitely looking forward to hauling out the furniture and starting to get this area ready for the season.

Okay, maybe not the hauling of the furniture but definitely the decorating...

...and the relaxation afterwards...

With the fantastic warm spring weather we've had so far, I'm hoping for even more days (and nights) spent in our backyard this year.

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