Patio Update

[happystuff]

I had said that I would post pictures when we got some patio furniture, so here they are. Since I didn't know *exactly* what I wanted, and I didn't want to spend a lot with our current economic situation, this simple table, umbrella and chairs is perfect. I actually do like it and its simplicity! We will be christening it this afternoon with some guests.

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Edited to add: And that is the oldest of our two cats sitting in the window, wanting so badly to get outside. LOL

[iris lilies]

Beautiful! And simple. I am envious, and am sad I will have to leave my beautiful patio made with antique bricks for the abomination in Hermann,

[Teacher Terry]

Looking good!!

[razz]

Looking smart and easy to maintain.

[ToomuchStuff]

What does something like that run now?

I looked at them a few years back, and now what I have seen are more expensive (like everything else).
So I have my garage sales queen mom, watching out (her last two houses have been decorated that way).

While I do that, I found and am building a pallet sofa for outside (this house has a much bigger yard/patio and deck, and I saved the pallets from work). Need to find the cushions yet.

[happystuff]

What does something like that run now?

I looked at them a few years back, and now what I have seen are more expensive (like everything else).
So I have my garage sales queen mom, watching out (her last two houses have been decorated that way).

While I do that, I found and am building a pallet sofa for outside (this house has a much bigger yard/patio and deck, and I saved the pallets from work). Need to find the cushions yet.

This was from Walmart - total including tax (free shipping) was $135.41. Only issue I'm having is that the umbrella base was supposed to be included but was not. Working on it.

[JaneV2.0]

That looks nice, and just the right size.

[rosarugosa]

It looks great, Happystuff and I hope you get a lot of enjoyment from it. Will you be adding planters?

ETA: Love the kitty in the window!

[catherine]

Well, you can't have a nice patio without furniture! It looks great, happystuff! I'm sure you'll get lots and lots of use out of it!

[happystuff]

Thanks, everyone. Like I said, I'm happy with it. It just seems to "fit".

rr, not sure about planters yet. I'm adding stuff as we go along.

[nswef]

Looks great Happystuff! And easy to store? Is wind a problem? Let me suggest "Wet n'forget" for the siding. It gets rid of all the moss - not immediately, but after several rains. We've been using it on our pale yellow siding for severala years and it makes the siding look like new!

[happystuff]

Thanks, nswef. Only just set it up a couple days ago and haven't really had any wind yet. I'm thinking we can easily bring the umbrella and chairs inside for questionable weather.

Thanks for the siding suggestion and I will look into it for down the road. Right now, we have paid for and are waiting for consistently better weather to have the house power-cleaned. That was part of the work contracted with the patio and porch. (Was actually thinking of contacting this week to schedule in May.)

[iris lilies]

We have pale yellow Hardee Board type siding So I am not sure if the moss stuff will cling to it or not. I do notice the moss stuff on vinyl cladding on houses on my block.

[frugal-one]

DH just took soap and water and the moss came off with a long handled brush. YLMV

[KayLR]

Looks complete and ready for company for sure!