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1. A set of solar lamps with room for more potted plants. A little double duty as a green thumb assistant and the guiding light you need as the hours outside get longer and later.
2. A shade sail that is the 2023 new and improved version of our '90s round umbrellas that never stay put. A stylish and easy-to-set-up solution to the UV rays' strongest efforts.
3. A rattan outdoor bar cart to have all of your supplies set for Margarita Mondays and Rosé All Day. If you don't have and want the full outdoor kitchen, this is a nice compromise as you're able to dip a toe in some outdoor luxury.
4. A gardening accessories/outdoor storage bin that can clean up your outdoor space, making it more fun to live in when you’re not looking at stray tools that remind you of work all the time. The rules of lounging say no project talk, so hide the evidence away in a crafty look.
5. A tabletop fire pit for the many late night hangs you will be having this season. While the heat of the fire will be nice in the center of the patio furniture, we'd be lying if we didn't say s'mores are quite high on the priority list.
6. A waterproof outdoor rug to really tie the whole patio together. A nice alternative to walking around barefoot on concrete and a stylish one at that!
7. A set of chaise lounge chairs so you can bask in the sun all summer long. They adjust to five different settings — from the high and alert, time to gossip level to the "I'm basically asleep, no one talk to me" level.
8. A stacked stone water fountain that'll give a peaceful and calming complement to the space you've created. The four-tiered design lights up as well to give it a special look all while sounding oh-so-nice.
9. A four-piece wicker furniture set to lightly spruce up the conversation area outside. You'll be inviting the neighbors over ASAP once you've gotten this good-looking set to show off.
10. A premium steel bistro set for making you feel like you're in a European city and not just your same backyard. They're foldable and easy to set up in case one of your friends texts you and says, "I'm coming over in five!"
11. An outdoor beverage center so helpful if you're hosting more people than usual. It's an easy rollaway concept with a sleek look and lots of room for the many drinks ready for consumption.
12. A set of waterproof pillowcases for the patio to look good but not at high risk of sudden weather changes. These colorful additions will also brighten up your patio seating setup.
13. A solar-powered bird feeder/lantern to invite some good looking and great sounding feathered friends to join us this summer. It doubles as an extra pretty lantern for the evenings as well, what a treat!
14. An outdoor bench with a built-in table for those of us with a little less space but who want all the sit-outside-and-chit-chat-for-hours action.
15. An inflatable pool for a quick cool off in the summer without having to pay the price of a real pool. Easy to inflate, deflate, and store away. Legitimate enough that you can tell everyone, "Yeah, I spent the whole day in my pool," and it's nothing but true.
16. A colorful set of outdoor glassware to drink outside in style and at low risk of anything breaking. We love an outside glassware set for lemonade, wine, and water!
17. A potting table for adequately watering your plants (sometimes we do, sometimes we don't) conveniently and in style. Maybe our thumbs would be a little greener if we all had one of these.
18. A personalized outdoor sign so you can let everyone know that your porch *is* the ultimate lounge spot packed with blooming flowers, a soft rug, and comfy seating.
19. A misting and cooling system to add above the areas where you'll need it most. While the sunshine feels great and looks great, sometimes it's a little bit too much. This will help cool you down when you want to stay outside but are feeling a little too hot for comfort.
20. An outdoor tower block set that'll add some wholesome and interactive fun to the patio. Our favorite woodblock game is always a hit, but we know so few people with the full set. Sounds like a serious opportunity for fun if you ask us.
21. A set of waterproof stair decoration lights if you want to add guiding light to the stairs but want to make sure it doesn't feel like a last-minute idea. This gorgeous option will make for some seriously stunning photo ops as well.
22. A set of waterproof cushions to freshen up the patio all while making it a little more cozy. If you're going to be posted up outside, we suggest prioritizing giving your tush the most comfy setting it could possibly have. And prettiest.
23. An affordable charcoal grill for the best part of summer season: burgers. Just talking about it is making our mouths water. A light and inexpensive purchase giving us months of joy, all signs point to yes.
24. A full pizza oven table that'll give an Italian spin on summer fun and cooking. Move over hot dogs and burgers, there's a new star in town. You'll be UNinviting your neighbors all summer long as they'll be bugging you to make everyone's favorite fast and delicious dinner.
25. A noise-canceling wireless speaker for sparking some fun in the day. Enjoy all of today's best hits, the oldies, or whatever tickles your fancy with high quality sound packed into this small and thankfully waterproof gadget!
26. A smartphone-compatible projector so you can show some movies alongside the house all summer long. Create your own drive-in theater, but the best part? You get to pick the movie every. single. time.
27. A wireless karaoke machine to set the summer nights off right. Be the talk of the neighborhood when you break out this crowd-pleaser. Not everyone's Adele, for sure, but a full singalong to "Bohemian Rhapsody"? Don't mind if we do.
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