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1. A set of four solar-powered brass pathway lights to illuminate your walkways with panache, night after night, and look darn good during the day, too.
3. A potting bench to make your gardening a LOT easier on the knees and give all of your tools a special place to call home. You're gonna look like you jumped out of HGTV in the best way possible.
4. A folding woven bistro chair that is miles above a humdrum folding chair when it comes to aesthetics. It's a power move when even your stored chairs are cool as heck, and it's one I think you can pull off.
5. A privacy screen with a shelf so you can block out your neighbors *and* display your most beloved plant babies at the same time. Damn, this screen really gets you.
6. A unique wicker chair and matching ottoman that looks like it jumped right out of a design magazine because of its low seating, wide bases, rounded lines, and tufted cushion. Done, done, and done!
7. A classic Adirondack chair made of long-lasting sun-, water-, and rust-resistant materials so you can lounge in it for a loooong time. Please also consider this my official nomination for Adirondack chairs in the Best Chair Genre Awards. Thank you.
8. An acacia wood sectional set to emanate some chill California sunshine-y vibes, even if it's in your backyard in the middle of Michigan.
9. A double-nest hammock with straps included so you can post up and take a little nap whenever you want. It can hang in your backyard from trees, poles, or a hammock stand. We should all be so lucky as to have a designated outdoor nap zone.
10. A round propane fire pit perfect for hosting gatherings with friends on cool summer evenings. If you're more interested in focusing on having a few drinks and chatting than on keeping a fire roaring, this is gonna be your ideal addition.
11. An old-timey sofa glider that'll take you right back to weekends spent at grandma's. And since it's made of powder-coated and rust-resistant steel, this three-seater should last you for a long time to come.
12. A wooden bar cart if you wanna be the host with the most and *literally* roll out the party whenever you feel like it. And yes, fresh lemonade by the pool also counts as a party.
13. A resin deck box to store backyard toys, pool paraphernalia, and gardening items. Its reinforced lid can also double as bench seating in a pinch, so feel free to invite two more people over for your next shindig!
14. A wicker arbor for creating a veritable oasis right outside your very own door. It has a steel frame, ensuring it's nice and sturdy, while the rattan creates the perfect vibe. Best of all, there are plant holders on either side of it, so you better get to potting!
15. A set of modular accent tables you can place wherever you need them throughout your outdoor space, but can nest together if and when you need to store them. Handy!
16. A self-watering planter if the true improvement you're looking for in your backyard is to uhhhh, keep your plants alive. This should aid your less-than-green thumb.
17. A handsome loveseat so you can snuggle up with your boo (or your pooch!) on a Friday night and simply enjoy the weather and some quality time together. Aw, cute.
18. And a matching oversized ottoman so you can kick up your feet as well. Life is good.
19. A string of outdoor lights so you can transform your patio space into a private bistro. Nothing better than the casually chic promise of dining al fresco.
20. And finally, a cute floral sprinkler toy so kids of all ages (aka you and all of your friends) can play in the yard like in the good ol' days. Three cheers for happy summer days!
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