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Spring Entertaining on the Patio

April 8, 2018 By Rhoda 226 Comments

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This post is sponsored by Trisha Yearwood Home Collection exclusively at Tractor Supply Co.

HI, friends!  It’s that time of year where we are getting ready for a busy summer outdoors, which means lots of entertaining and spending time outside.  All of that is great with me, as I love being outdoors.  Georgia gets really hot, but I have been so excited to get our patio set up for entertaining this year.  Since Mark and I both have our families nearby, there will be lots of celebrating out on that patio this year, I have no doubt. We’ve already used it twice and it’s been so nice and comfortable with all the seating we have.

Today, I’m going to share with you some entertaining ideas and some new products that I recently got for our outdoor spaces.  Having an area designated for entertaining outdoors is so important this time of year and having pieces that we can use to make things prettier and functional is also a win-win.

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

The patio got a good cleaning and with pollen season, it’s important to clean everything well before it gets too hot.  I even cover up all my patio furniture with a big tarp to keep it as clean as possible during rainy days and especially until after the pollen stops falling.

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

 

Keeping a patio clean all the time is no easy task, but covering my furniture definitely helps.   When the sun is out and we are ready to have folks over, the patio will be where we will spend so much time this year.  I’m excited to share it with you today!  I had all of this furniture on my old patio and it’s so nice that it fits perfectly here at our new house as well.

We did some Easter entertaining on this patio and it was such a perfect spot to gather family.

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

Mark and Holly were relaxing before Mark’s family came over and it was such a beautiful day.  I’ll share with you how I set things up and made it all pretty!

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

Adding some fresh hot pink geraniums was a good way to kick off spring.  I’ve planted some of these in my planters and hopefully they will add color all summer long.  I have a few more planters to fill with flowers too.

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

Let me show you a few new things I got from the Trisha Yearwood Home Collection carried exclusively by Tractor Supply!  You know I’m a fan of Trisha, a fellow Georgia gal and have shared a few of her recipes here on my blog.  These pieces are so colorful and also useful for entertaining outdoors and I think you’re going to love them!   Did you know Trisha has home decor accessories out?  I didn’t either, until now!

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

With a farmhouse feel, the aqua shades on these pices are perfect for perking up the patio space and this color happens to be part of my decor scheme out here, so it was a really good fit for our patio.

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

This pretty metal teal pedestal server can be used for so many things, like serving cupcakes or a cake.  It’s elevated which makes it so cute to use for a party or get-together and let your imagination take over as to what you can use it for.

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

I loved this pretty blue container which looks like an old milk crate and thought it would be perfect for holding some speciality sodas. It’s called a planter and would be pretty with plants, but I loved this idea too.  Add a little ice to ice things down and it’s a pretty way to serve cold drinks.

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

These sodas are my fave which Mark introduced me to, Sioux City Birch Beer!  Have you had them before? They are so tasty!  I just love how pretty this display looks on my blue potting bench, which also comes in handy as an outdoor server.  We had ham and fixings at our Easter gathering and I just piled it all on the potting bench for an al fresco buffet.

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

On the coffee table with the large sectional sofa, I have this pretty all weather wicker tray and these pieces made a gorgeous centerpiece for our party.

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

I love this cute planter with the saying, I Was Made for Sunny Days, such a happy and cheery way to add a plant to your summer decor.  Just add a blooming flower and you’re all set for a summer soiree!

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

This adorable little birdy is a colorful piece with metal wings and a distressed look. He makes a great little accent on the tray.  Easter candy was piled in an ironstone bowl and the kids loved it!

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

It was such a fun day of celebrating Easter with the family and these pieces made it all that much prettier.  You can see Holly back there, waiting for company to come over.  She loves it when all her people are around!

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

Adding an outdoor rug to your seating area is the best way to cozy up a space and this one is so pretty with all the colors I’m using out here. If you’re looking to add some color to your outdoor or indoor spaces with accessories, take a look at Trisha’s home collection. I thought these pieces were so fun and colorful!

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

We will no doubt enjoy this space all summer long and can’t wait for more family and friend gatherings on the patio.  We have plans to really spruce that area up below in the future, but for now, we’ll enjoy lounging on the sofa and enjoying this spot away from the heat of summer.

Spring Entertaining on the Patio

Entertaining and summer go hand in hand and making spaces pretty is always at the top of my list on enjoying our spaces even more.  Hope you got some ideas on making your outdoor spaces pretty and practical as well!  Happy Spring to you!  Summer is just around the corner, so make the most of those outdoor spaces and get them ready for entertaining.

And here’s some great news for one of my readers! I’ve got a $50 giftcard to give away to one of you, so I’m so excited to share the love on this one. $50 goes a long way in the Trisha Yearwood Home Collection.

All you have to do is leave a comment below, telling me which items of Trisha’s new collection you’d love to have in your home!  One winner will receive a $50 giftcard to spend on whatever you’d like to bring home. I think you’ll love these accessories as much as I do!

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Filed Under: Decorating Ideas, Gardens and Flowers, House Renovation 226 Comments

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  1. Pat says

    April 8, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    I’d love to have the teal pedestal server!

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  2. Eleanor Carter says

    April 8, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    I had no idea this collection was at Tractor Supply! In her collection, I love the Persimmon Charger! But if I was shopping on your patio,, my fav is really the drink holder/planter! Really have to go get my plants!

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  3. Trish says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:03 pm

    My favorite item is the Small Watering Bucket. Since my name is Trish, it would look so cute on my patio!

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  4. Sherry B says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    I had no idea that Trisha Yearwood had decor items. I would love the honeybee pendant light. We are just completing a kitchen/breakfast room/butlers pantry/laundry room reno. I have been looking for a rustic pendant to hang above my farmhouse sink in the laundry area. Thank you for the chance to win a gift card. Your patio looks so inviting.

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  5. Carol c says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    I would love to have the drink holder, it would be great on my patio

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  6. Sherrer says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    I didn’t know Trisha designed for Tractor Supply, but I’m glad she does! All of the pieces are so cute!

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  7. Jenny Young says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:26 pm

    Anything for the garden is a great gift in my book. I really like the ‘Let happiness grow’ pot.

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  8. Kathleen says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:28 pm

    I didn’t know about this line. We use to go to Tractor Supply a lot when we lived in Michigan. We haven’t been to the one here in Florida since we moved four years ago, now I need to make a trip there soon! I love the large honey bee vase.

    Have to say it was great to see a picture of Holly, she is such a pretty pup. Hope she makes more appearances in the future.

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  9. Margaret says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    didn’t know she had a collection, Heading to Tractor Supply next week.

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  10. Debbie w says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    The footed stand was really cute…I can think of lots of uses for it…all year l9ng!

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  11. Suzette says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    The pedestal tray would be great for entertaining. Would love some of Trish’s pieces.

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  12. Lynn Grabe says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    Your patio is lovely. You inspire me to get outside and make ours pretty. My favorite item is the bird. I also like the drink container and the “I was made for sunny days” planter. I will definitely look up Tricia’s collection!

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  13. Robin Holbrook says

    April 8, 2018 at 6:02 pm

    Too many cute choices! It’s hard to pick out just one. Maybe the teal pedestal server

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  14. Janette @ The 2 Seasons says

    April 8, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    I like the cowboy armillary candle holder.

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  15. Barbara Bell says

    April 8, 2018 at 6:13 pm

    I recently spotted a great décor section in Tractor Supply and was excited to see it was all by Tricia Yearwood! Such cute items for inside and outside the home. The Songbird Canister Set is lovely and would look fab in my home! Thanks for sharing your home Rhoda. I particularly enjoyed a recent Facebook Live you did where I finally got to hear your voice – such a lovely southern drawl! I’m a Georgia girl in NC for the past 20 years and it’s just not quite the same. I think that’s one of the reasons I love Tricia’s cooking show – feels like home!

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  16. Dorothy Moore says

    April 8, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    I like the Sunny Day plant pot. Such cute choices to choose from.

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  17. Lauren@SimplyLKJ says

    April 8, 2018 at 6:20 pm

    It looks fabulous Rhoda. I cannot wait to get our porch cleaned up and ready to use. If only the pollen would cooperate 😉 Love all the pieces you picked. I have a similar color palette on my back porch. I’ve never had a rug, so I would love to add one.

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  18. Lisa says

    April 8, 2018 at 6:27 pm

    I love the I was made for sun pot! Perfect for summer plantings!

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  19. Susan Martin says

    April 8, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    It’s a toss up between the beautiful blue planter (soda box) or the cake stand!

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  20. Lorraine Watkins says

    April 8, 2018 at 6:33 pm

    I was made for sunny days pot would be great in my kitchen!

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