All Aboard the Wicker Train!!

Okay, Mother Nature. We need to have a conversation. Can we stop with these beautiful day teases?! I just want to set up my back patio and finally get in the Spring/Summer mood!! Is that too much to ask?

I'm sure everyone who lives in a state that gets all 4 seasons is feeling the same way. SO why not resort to blogging and just talk about what we are excited about lol. Ive been seeing tons of wicker-esk things going on lately and I'm loving it. It's funny though, growing up I thought wicker was like super cheap stuff and we just had it because they sold it at Walmart. Boy was I wrong. It's an amazing material that gives off the perfect texture vibe in any space. Yes, some wicker stuff is CHEAP, but other items are classic and beautiful.

I've shared some wicker patio furniture before but I'm here to talk about everythinggg wicker and share some good finds.

I love the idea of these wicker/bamboo pendants. They may be a trend but I still love the idea... it gives the room some character! Here are some great examples -

Wayfair - $165.99 but currently sold out :(

Wayfair - $216.99

World Market - $69.99!!!

Now here are just other amazing wicker items that look so great incorporated in large or smaller space! PS really crushing on wicker stools currently too :)

World Market - $179.99

Target - $129 (also has cute matching foot stool!)

Target - $279 for 2

Anthropologie - $1800 for a queen but DREAMS

Anthropologie - $98!

Wayfair - $72.99 + comes in 3 other colors!!

I could go on and on here but I'll stop. Everything above is either Wicker or Rattan -- pretty much the same type of thing. I just love the beachy look they all give. If you're unsure about this stuff, start small with some indoor/outdoor lanterns or maybe a few wicker table chargers! Keep an eye on sales too -- we all know some of the Target stuff is bound to hit a sale!! 

Enjoy :)

Happy Spring: Let's Talk Patios!

It's officially Spring! I never thought we'd see the day after some of this terribly cold weather. Two of the Simons' favorite activities are dining and lounging outside all Spring & Summer long. I have a small plan to update our back patio this Spring so ya'll know what that means - new patio furniture!!

Patio furniture can range from $100 - $2,000. Financially, spending $2,000 on furniture that sits outside in the sun and rain just isn't something I can get myself to do. I'd say under $1000 for a dining set AND a sitting set would be ideal. But I know myself, and I know walking out of Target without something is HARD so I'll budget more like $1200. 😉


Let's talk dining sets first - we need ample seating, aka more than 4 chairs, currently obsessed with the wood look, and I don't like anything crazy, just a simple design. Here are a few options I'm thinking about.

Home Depot - $699

Wayfair - $499

Ikea - $673 (cushions included)

Target - sold as separates - totals around $650

Ikea - $505

Target - $527.99 (currently on sale)

I really love all the option but I'm torn between the Target and Ikea ones. I told ya'll, I like the wood type look! Now lets talk about the seating/conversation sets. Ideally, we'd love seating that can fit close to 6 people, but I know how much sets like that can run. So, I'm prepared to mix and match certain chairs or couches to get what we need. I will say, I normally don't go for the wicker look, but with the elements I don't want the responsibility of re-staining any wood. Both options are on the table right now, it'll depend on the quality and of course, price :)

And one other thing to mention, I despise chinsy, thin patio cushions. Anything that comes with cushions that fall in that category will not make the cut, fyi.

Here are a few great options I've been eyeing! 

Target - $649

Target - $609

Lowes - $598

Ikea - $560

Home Depot - $599

I really love this Home Depot one, I just love something about a round table. But again, it fits 4 so I might need to finagle another something in there. I'm also a huge fan of the Ikea set. I eyed it last year and they lowered the price on it this year!!! And it's soooo easy to add on pieces with the Ikea sets. So that might be the deciding factor. It stinks that they charge $100 for shipping so a trip to the Ikea store might be in our near future :)

Let me know if there is a set you like better! Or you if you have any advice on patio furniture materials! 

Also, Happy National Puppy Day everyone :) 

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