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1. An octagonal patio umbrella to position over your go-to spot in your backyard. Just because it's high noon doesn't mean you have to go inside! Plus it tilts and has wind vents so a strong breeze won't compromise your fun.
2. A pair of solid wood rocking chairs that'll mesh well with a variety of your existing outdoor furniture. If you're rarely using your backyard, these rockers just may be your turning point!
3. A wall thermometer to add some patina to your space while letting you check just how hot it is. Yep, pretty, pretty hot.
4. A compact fountain as an easy water feature without worrying about a pond or fish. The last thing you need is being responsible for feeding another living thing. Kids and two dogs are enough!
5. A durable resin sofa with cushions in case your #1 priority is how your new buy will withstand the weather and your destructive (but precious) children.
6. A Novogratz three-piece bistro set begging to be parked in a shady spot.
7. A "happy hour" sign you can mount above where you love to mix it up and serve it up to friends, even if we're just drinking virgin daiquiris.
8. A four-piece eucalyptus conversation set that comes with cushions, so the only thing you'll have to figure out is where to put it.
9. A Southwestern-style outdoor rug you can throw over that stained patch of concrete to make it look better and *feel* a little better underfoot.
10. A vinyl pergola people will assume is real wood (without the upkeep) you can park over your patio dining area to give you some more shade and serve as a beautiful focal point. Now all of a sudden you wanna spend every waking hour in your backyard. You're welcome.
11. Smol picket fencing (1 foot tall!) you can place around your prized garden beds to deter kids and pets from getting into them.
12. Solar-powered LED pathway lights you can easily stake into the ground along your go-to walking path from your backyard back to your house. That way you can get even more use out of that gorgeous outdoor space!
13. A life-size connecting lawn game that'll make it through downpours and summers' worth of fun. Talk about a way to make your kids ~connect~ this summer.
14. A triangle party sail you can string up for a bit of extra shade where your kids love to play. Being outside is great! Being sunburned is not!
15. A six-person hot tub with a heater and waterfall you're about to get sooooo much use out of for extremely obvious reasons.
16. A Novogratz barn light you should mount on any outdoor buildings like a tool shed, all the better to see if your squirrel nemesis is sneaking up on your party at dusk.
17. A bar serving cart to help corral all your glassware, wine bottles, and more to help you enjoy your fave summer sitting space.
18. A giant stacking game (that comes with a carrying bag!) to keep everyone occupied.
19. A solid wood outdoor bar with three shelves that'll ~securely~ keep all your bottles and drinks where you want 'em.
20. A eucalyptus deck box for tossing in all sorts of things you need but just not right this minute.
21. A composite fence panel that'll be a super lovely way to block out that view of your neighbor you detest. Or you can just use it to obscure the spot where you park your trash and recycling bins.
22. Globe string lights you can place around your fave seating area to make it feel downright magical.
23. A giant die and scoreboard set to help keep everyone occupied when they're not lounging around reading in your newly fab backyard area.
24. A 12-piece melamine table set can serve four people because let's be honest, you want to avoid bringing your good dishes outside if you can.
25. And a four-piece melamine serving bowl set (with lids!) that'll look amazing on your table while giving lots of room to present your legendary potato salad.
26. A pair of outdoor pillows to zhuzh up your seats and make them a bit comfier for the whole fam. BTW, they're reversible, washable, and come with the insert!
27. A pair of handsome chaise lounge chairs with cushions included so you can set it up and get to tackling that stack of books a bit faster.
28. And propane-fueled fire pit that won't hog up too much of your precious patio space but will also look nice when it's not lit.
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