Next step is to plan for my making my outdoor spaces comfy cozy! I have two places in mind….the first is my back patio, and the second is my side patio.

My back patio needs a bit more work as it is not very big, and last year it was taken over by my tomatoes. This year I need to reclaim it and put my table back early, and then decorate around it.

My side patio has real potential. It is a covered space, and I already have a bench there. I need to add some pillows, a rug, some hanging plants and candles, accessories, and get rid of the junk my husband keeps trying to store there, moving it to the other side of the house. I also need to tidy up my potting bench to make it a bit more attractive, and more efficient so I can use it. The rockery around the patio needs to be cleaned from autumn and winter debris, and the patio hosed down, de cobwebed, and add some more seating. I also may add an outdoor lamp, but I am undecided on that one. Vases of fresh flowers should be incorporated, as well as some cheap nature finds!