Summer days in Wisconsin are the BEST!!! Today it was sunny and mid 70s – perfect patio weather! Last summer we bought this outdoor patio furniture set by XIZZI from Amazon. It comes with a sofa, two chairs, 2 ottomans and 2 pillos. The demin blue patio cushions are a perfect shade of blue – muted and casual. When not in use, we store the cushions in an outdoor storage bin. The whole set has held up well and we are excited to use it this summer when our inground pool and new patio are finished! Outdoor patio set:  https://amzn.to/43u2Dif

I bought this 6×9 outdoor rug by nuLOOM from Amazon to go with our new patio. I will likely put this under our outdoor dining table and chairs (stay tuned for a future post once we get the set from Wayfair put together!). I love the pattern and color of the rug! Rug: https://amzn.to/464YeUL

To provide shade, I am contemplating buying this umbrella. Its highly rated and comes in a great shade of gray: https://amzn.to/45JKOgu

Right now, our patio is freshly poured concrete with nothing on it. Tonight, my daughter and I put a blanket out and picnicked on the patio with our McDonalds (it was a treat for her getting braces today!). We need to wait until the pool people finish our pool before setting up outside. I can’t wait for summer days around the pool, lounging on this patio set.