We purchased 4 sling stacking chairs as replacements chairs for a patio table we have on one of our decks. The table does not get used very often so we were not looking for anything too fancy. We saw these atWal -mart and really liked their simple look and the price was right too. They were available in several different colors but I liked the red ones the best. The chairs have a powder-co...

Last year when Target got in their patio furniture one set really stood out to us. It was the Smith & Hawken Marlton Conversation Collection. The collection is made of solid Malaysian hardwood and finished in a rosewood stain. The cushions are made of a weather resistant polyester fabric in a neutral beige color with a subtle strip. The collection includeds a loveseat, coffee table, a set o...

I bought these beautiful wicker chairs at Target for my daughter and her husband for their anniversary. She only wanted wicker chairs and Target seemed to have the best prices.  I swear I looked at every wicker chair they had in the store. I felt like one of the three little bears trying out each one with different cushions to find the "just right" c...

So my husband and I rented a house on the ocean, and headed down to the seashore to sit and watch the waves and the sunset. Sound romantic? It was until, one of our beach loungers broke. That's right, it had barely been used and the webbing came undone right in the middle, where you sit!. Grrrr....So now I have a different type of chaise lounge that I'm trying. It is called Sand N ...

When we were looking to get an outside patio swing, we were looking for something that would stand up to strong weather conditions and look different from everyone else's typical two person swing. We found exactly what we were looking for in the Garden Treasures Baja 3-Person Sling Garden Swing. It's a great swing for a great price. The material is made of a strong flexible sling fabric...

Alright...you are probably looking at the picture I uploaded of this thing and are going "What the heck is that Jen?  You expect us to believe that's a CHAIR?"  Why yes...yes I do!This is a great little chair I got from Ikea, one of the best stores in the entire world!  If you haven't visited one yet, I really insist you check one out...even if you have to drive...

When adding to your outdoor patio furniture consider getting the Martha Stewart Shelter Island Bar Table.  This is a sturdy, attractive small table that you can put out on the patio.  It is wonderful when you just need somewhere to put your glass down or a book that you have been reading.  It is also nice to put an outdoor light on it.  I also use it to put potted plants on....

I remember from my childhood days that we had a pair of these chairs in our backyard and have always wanted a set for my yard.A few years ago I was garage sale hunting on my lunch hour when I happened upon these retro looking vintage metal chairs.  They were in excellent condition with only one coat of paint of them and very little rust.I immediately sat in them so no one else could claim ...

We built a new deck last year and wanted some wood furniture to go on it.  Since it was late in the season, there really wasn't much to choose from.  I was at wal-mart doing some other shopping when I saw this set.  I knew it wasn't the best made pation furniture, but it was pretty and we really just wanted something to get us through the rest of the season.  Come to...

Last fall, our local Lowe's had a clearance sale in their home and garden department.  We had been wanting a simple bench for our backyard, and this fit the bill.  At 50% off, we figured it was probably a good deal.  It was in the box when we bought it, and there were a number of different benches available.  There was no indication that this particular bench may have pr...

The Antibes Collection looks fabulous.  If your home elevation is high, do not worry, high winds will not move this outdoor set.  The Antibes table and chairs are extremely heavy duty.  They do not rust, and they do not move with the elements. The natural colored seat cushions with persimmon design back pillows are a great choice.  The persimmon umbrella is also a fabulous a...

I bought this little park bench to sit on our patio.  The price was great, and it was exactly what I was looking for. The bench has a wrought-iron frame and legs and wooden slats.  The first year I had it, it was very sturdy and comfortable.   After sitting outside for a winter, the iron began to rust a bit, and the bench became a little more wobbly.  The wood also star...

When we built our deck, I wanted a picnic table that the entire family would be able to sit at together.  I knew it would be a wood table to keep with the outdoor decor we already have in the backyard.  This wooden table caught my eye as we drove past the display for Buckeye Barns in Maumee, Ohio. This is an table with seating for 8 people.  This is perfect!  My two grown ch...

When our youngest daughter graduated we had a large Hawaiian themed pool party to celebrate.  I wanted the youngest kids to have a little area to themselves where they could play and eat.I went to our local Disney Store and purchased this really great looking Winnie the Pooh Patio set complete with table, umbrella, and 2 matching chairs.  Since it was a really sunny day the umbre...

As I've been gradually developing my shade garden over the last 10 years, finding plants that would grow and survive our vicious winters and hot summers, and adding my fairies and my stepping stones, I realized that what it needed to make it perfect was a bench, something I could sit on to just be there and enjoy it. I live on a quiet residential street, so traffic and noisy neighbors rarel...

I first saw this style of outdoor furniture more than ten years ago at the Rosarito Beach Hotel (in Baja California about 20 miles south of the US border).  I knew it was exactly what I wanted.  After some investigation, I found out that it was made by Fivi Furniture in Tijuana.   I visited the showroom at the factory and arranged to borrow a friends pick-up with camper shel...

I have found the perfect small folding patio table for two. This table is not designed to be your main patio table, but it has so many uses that I hardly know where to start. The table is round and has a rust resistant powder-coated steel frame. It makes a great side table for holding ice buckets, drinks, or as a patio buffet for additional serving dishes. But the thing I love mo...

We received an LL Bean hammock as a gift a few years ago. It is a wonderful hammock and if you are in the market for one this is the brand to go with.For one thing, it is wide. Wide enough for two adults (or an adult and a few kids) to lay on comfortable. My husband and I can both be in the hammock with no trouble. It is very durable and made of strong white rope. We have not run into any ...

I love our Odesa Fire Bowl.  I always wanted one of these.  We lit ours for the first time last weekend.  I find it so relaxing.  My whole family sat around the fire and just relaxed and talked.  The fire bowl brings everyone together.  It is a nice excuse to lounge around and have fun together.  It is also pretty and very inviting.  There is also a mesh ...

Martha Stewart has an excellent chaise lounger called the Martha Stewart Shelter Island Chaise Lounge.  It is priced at $199.99.  This is reasonably priced for a lounger.  It is comfortable and durable.  It will go with any colored patio furniture and has an attractive look.  You can use it for sunning or for relaxing in the shade or even indoor if you prefer.  Sho...