Potted Plants and Lanterns

I have added some things to the deck oasis (as I like to call it). I bought some potted plants for a Miami/tropical vibe and Patti bought a large outdoor lantern for the table (it has a very Hampton's vibe). 

I am still not very sure about an umbrella back here. The reason is because the backyard gets a lot of shade due to a rather large maple tree whose branches ever so strategically sway above the deck; so I needed something for the centre of the table to cover the umbrella hole enter lantern! and I can't wait for warm summer nights to light up an oversized candle and put it to use.

There are still lots of things that need to be done. You may have noticed the deck is missing railings for the stairs, which has to get done soon don't want guests to fall! I also would love to stain the deck, but I believe for pressure treated wood you have to wait a year or two. The standing lantern in the background by the potted plant is actually an old lamp (gifted to me) which works fine, so I sprayed it last year in black and use it for the night, however I am not sure if I really like it will all the new furntire. And the pots themselves may be temporary until I spy some that I like, I know HomeSense has some around this time of year. I want to add some flowers to the lounge area table, maybe when my hydrangeas start to come in! Obviously I still need lighting...maybe an outdoor rug...

But despite all the to-do's I really really love spending days out here reading and relaxing and I guess I have all summer to add more accessories. I really also like that once I have a BBQ there is plenty of seating for everyone or at least 12 people for now. Speaking of seating you may have noticed I removed the cushion backs from the lounge set, I think it makes it look more expensive and lounge-y.

Additions: The deck gets some furniture

I recently added some furniture to the deck. Now I can enjoy this great Easter long weekend weather outdoors in the comfort of my new patio furniture! I still need to add some greenery, some potted plants, some lighting and a great outdoor plate and cutlery set, but hey you have to start somewhere... What do you all think?

Have a great Easter everyone!

So far...

Here are some  more recent pictures of the deck thus far. A new surprise is that I have put in a sliding door, yes yes, I tried hard to do french doors, but I just didn't have the space inside for when the doors opened inward. Apparently if you want your french doors to swing outward they are double the price! Alas I had to settle for a sliding door, but the cool thing is that it is self tinting, oh and yes, I am going to paint them, maybe the colour of the shutters on the shed? what do you think?

Decked out...

So the backyard is never done, right? Or wait is that a house? Anyway here is what has been going on outside. To accompany my new custom built shed and my fence is a brand new deck. Here is what it looks like so far.