30 Best Finds for Outdoor Living, Decor and Entertaining
So many of you requested outdoor decor ideas and the best online retailers to find affordable outdoor furniture and accessories, so here is a list of favorites. We own four of this aluminum End Table (#8) and I think it is one of my all-time best outdoor finds under $100, so versatile and modern looking (also, durable!). Also can’t rave enough about the rugs we find every summer from a secret discount source, scroll down to #14 to get the details!
SHORTCUT TO THE ELECTRIC FLY SWATTER, as seen in The Ultimate Edit HERE!
#1 Papasan Chair & Ottoman Set is so timeless.
#2 Throw Pillows are great to update for instant overhaul, I love these and FYI- this is where I order outdoor pillows from exclusively- best prices and options.
#3 Metallic Tumblers make shatterproof drinking chic.
#4 Honeycomb Planters come in a set of 2 for a crisp vignette.
#5 Cabana Pouf is the best way to add extra seating!
#6 Acapulco Chair I will forever swoon over these- boho glam at it’s best!
#7 Fire Pit like this one is such a simple set up for s’mores!
#8 End Table - we own 4 of this exact table- flip on it’s side for a cocktail table that you can pull right up to the sofa, or lay it horizontally for a more traditional tabletop (we set up our tv on this when we watch football outside in the fall!)
#9 Bistro Table I mean, GOLD?! Yes please.
#10 Swivel Patio Egg Chair had me at “swivel”.
#11 Insect Repellent Table Cover is the MOST. GENIUS. THING. EVER, Works to deter bugs from your BBQ with chemical-free bug repellant, and lasts for 48 hours! You guys, this is a MUST!
#12 Solar String Lights - you can never have too many of these!
#13 Hammock - We bought this hammock for Brian 6 years ago for Father’s Day and we still use it all the time. We changed out the actual hammock last year for one that better matched our evolving outdoor set up, but the stand is sturdy and lasted many winters outdoors!
#14 Chevron Outdoor Rug - I buy ALL our outdoor rugs from this site- a designer friend clued me in to this source a couple years ago. Since no matter what we need to switch out our outdoor rugs every year (between sun bleaching and rain and our 14 year old dog, things happen…), I refuse to spend a lot.
#15 Leopard Rug -Another find from the same source as #14 - a statement rug changes the outdoor vibe instantly.
#16 Dining Chair (set of 2) - These remind me of something my grandparents probably had back in the day, I love the sweet nostalgic style in crisp, modern white.
#17 Glamping Tent When I posted pics of this in our yard last month, everyone went nuts over it. I love how it looks so much that I don’t mind keeping it up all summer long (and probably well into the fall!) It is HUGE- all 4 of use can comfortably sleep in it!
#18 Sand Repellant Beach Blanket is a must for our beach outings- this rolls up into a teeny tiny ball (smaller than a football) and repels sand!
#19 Unicorn Float just makes me happy- love this as a gift idea too if people invite you over for a pool day!
#20 Smore’s Kit for the entire family, and whatever guests show up too- love the telescoping sticks and the color coding to keep it safe and clean!
#21 Rapid-fill Water Balloons I have no idea how these work, but they do- and my kids are obsessed!
#22 Rechargeable Lighter Essential for outdoors, wind doesn’t stand a chance!
#23 Kiddie Pool in the shape of a unicorn- with a cover built in- so genius!
#24 LED Swing is such a fun upgrade to a traditional playground set up.
#25 Inflatable Cactus ring toss game, floats in the pool or use it on the lawn!
#26 Giant Connect Four is the ultimate lawn game for all ages!
#27 Melamine Dinnerware Set essential for outdoor entertaining, this is my favorite at the moment!
#28 Bug Zapper that my husband is obsessed with- we use ours 100 times a day, bugs can’t see it coming!
#29 Fringe Umbrella under $50!
#30 Plastic Adirondack Chair these are so lightweight and easy to move around but still feel sturdy- and when you get bored of the color, do as I do and spray paint it whatever hue you you want!