My boys still play in the driveway. A lot. Riding scooters and bikes, shooting hoops, playing with nerf guns and light sabers and such is a daily occurrence around here – both before and after school and all summer long. So, since I usually sit out here with them (we are on a busy street and Whit is only 8, ya know?!) I was itching to update my little driveway sitting area.
I already had the chairs, throw pillows and pot. I just added new flowers in the pot AND planted a new gardenia right in the bed behind the chairs that smells amazing.
After scrubbing and washing the old ones trying to get them clean, I finally ordered new seat cushions from Home Decorators. I searched high and low for cheaper options to no avail and HD had a huge variety of sizes so I finally bit the bullet. I’m a little disappointed to say that they hold water like crazy so I try to remember to sit them inside the garage when we have a deluge coming. Of course, that will help keep them nice and clean but it is still a bit of a pain.
The umbrella is from Target and I love it! I admired some with bold strips and scallops and even pagoda tops, when I decided this $50 number would be just fine. It has a cute black and white spot print and is a bit smaller than most so it works well here. I also love that it has an aluminum post because I’ve lost too many umbrellas with wood posts to wind when they cracked on being knocked over.
I found the table at At Home here in Atlanta. It was inexpensive and I love it! I originally went looking for a garden stool but loved that this one wouldn’t break AND had a totally flat top. I’ve found my other garden stools to not be a good idea for holding drinks because the sweat makes them slide off and they are all slightly curved on the top.
So, with a few quick updates, I’ve got a pretty cute and comfy spot to monitor the outdoor shenanigans all summer long!!
The Delightful Home {Dixie Delights Home Tour}
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