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Let’s Get Ready For Spring With Patio Living! ~ Giveaway!

in Lifestyle on 02/08/16

*The following giveaway is open to Canada and the United States

Have you looked out your back windows lately?  What do you see?  A little snow, a few bare branches, perhaps a sad, sad empty space on your back deck crying out for spring to arrive?  Me too.  Well there is good news!  Spring, sunshine, patio parties and the excuse to pretty up that backyard area is truly just around the corner.  Even better, just after Spring, the arrival of glorious summer!  Long hazy days around the pool,  backyard BBQs and countless dinners under the stars.  Can you feel it?  Sigh….

Looking at pictures like these help get you into that Spring fever feeling!

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When Spring arrives this year, I’ll be ready.  How?  I’m doing a little on-line shopping and preparation early this year, all thanks to a little help from Patio Living, a fabulous place to find quality outdoor patio furniture.

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Patio Living is your go to on-line store to find beautiful, quality furniture, a place to get inspired! Established in 2009, with one goal in mind: to provide premium outdoor furniture and accessories at competitive prices and offer an exemplary online shopping experience.  Patio Living ships to both Canada and the United States, provides an extensive selection, trained sales and has customer service staff available at your finger tips.

Are you looking to take your backyard area from a boring space to a backyard oasis?  To transform your bland pool area into a poolside retreat?  Perhaps you just want to do a few little thing s to spruce things up and don’t know where to start!

Here are just a few of my favourite selections from Patio Living, ways to add in a touch of pizzaz, a little colour, some new interest to your backyard space without breaking the bank.

My first choice; the Treasure Garden Market Aluminum Umbrella.

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Available in five different finishes and an inspiring number of colour choices, not only will this 9 foot wide umbrella provide some much needed shade on those hot sunny days, but it will bring substance and style to any backyard space.  On sale now at 30% off you can order one of these little beauties and be prepared for your first warm days of the season!

My second choice; a little something fabulous for the garden! The Oakland Living Cast Iron Garden Decorative Bench with Angel design is the perfect addition to any winding path area, patio or garden.

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Creating a perfect seating area to enjoy a coffee in the morning or that afternoon cocktail!  Myself, I can’t resist the classic wrought iron look.  The benches sold at Patio Living would also make creative and thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts!

A third way to spruce up a backyard space? Add a new element or texture to your space.  This can be done with a few bright cushions, or the addition of some wood.  The simplicity and functionality of the Tortuga Outdoor Jakarta Teak Serving Tray placed on a cast iron and glass table can help warm up the look of a back patio.

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Couple this with the Vifah Eucalyptus Wood Three-Layer Plant Stand and you have a nice cohesive look that might even inspire one to have cocktails next to the gorgeous plants you grew yourself!

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This Planter Stand is is made from premium grade ‘Eucalyptus Grandis’ hardwood, grown in 100% well managed forests in Brazil.  You can view the entire VIFAH EUCALYPTUS COLLECTION on the Patio Living.com site.

These are but a few of my favourite ways to quickly enhance your patio with a little help from Patio Living and hopefully get you in the mood for a bit of a back yard make over.  Some exciting news?  One lucky reader of How To Survive Life In The Suburbs will WIN one of these three looks!  Yes! You read that right.  One winner will win his or her choice of:

A) Treasure Garden Market Aluminum Umbrella

B) Oakland Living Cast Iron Garden Decorative Bench or

C) Tortuga Outdoor Jakarta Teak Serving Tray AND Vifah Eucalyptus Wood Three-Layer Plant Stand

To win; simply visit PatioLiving.com and then come back and tell me what catches your eye.  What would you dream of to spruce up your patio?  Comment below then use the Rafflecopter form below to complete your entries.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Open to residents of Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec) who have reached the age of majority in their Province and to residents of the United States.  Closes March 1st, 2016. Good luck!

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    Comments

    1. Bailey Dexter says

      February 8, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Well I can dream! I fell in love with the Hospitality Rattan Outdoor Soho Wicker Daybed with Curtain! What a great seat!

    2. kristen visser says

      February 8, 2016 at 10:28 am

      wow so many great items!! I am in dream land over here. I absolutely love the Pawleys Island Rope Hammock Set http://www.patioliving.com/pawleys-island-rope-hammock-2-person-patio-pe13opset/

    3. Lisa Decaire says

      February 8, 2016 at 10:24 am

      I need a new set so bad

    4. Cheryl says

      February 8, 2016 at 10:22 am

      I love this wicker set, stunning! http://www.patioliving.com/lloyd-flanders-contempo-wicker-sectional-patio-lounge-set-lfcntsct2/

    5. ivy pluchinsky says

      February 8, 2016 at 10:07 am

      I like this dinning set http://www.patioliving.com/telescope-casual-gardenella-sling-patio-aluminum-dining-set-tcgrsal/

    6. Margo B says

      February 8, 2016 at 10:06 am

      I love the chase lounges , they look so comfortable http://www.patioliving.com/patio-seating/chaises/

    7. Maria says

      February 8, 2016 at 9:55 am

      http://www.patioliving.com/tropitone-lakeside-aluminum-cushion-patio-chaise-lounge-tp730532/ Love these

    8. Christine D says

      February 8, 2016 at 9:46 am

      Love love love the http://www.patioliving.com/oakland-living-wrought-iron-wood-patio-benche-ol6031ab/ bench.. I really need it and love the style!

    9. Sandy Trojansek says

      February 8, 2016 at 9:43 am

      I love the wicker canopy daybed!!

    10. Joseph Dawe says

      February 8, 2016 at 9:40 am

      I like the Woodard Wrought Iron 42 Round Umbrella Table 4 Spoke table!

    11. Amy Heffernan says

      February 8, 2016 at 9:38 am

      I Love the wicker bar stools!

    12. joy says

      February 8, 2016 at 9:24 am

      the fire pit tables catch my eye!! not sure if we are permitted these in our backyard, however, they would be such a fabulous feature!!

    13. Jennifer W says

      February 8, 2016 at 9:15 am

      Great outdoor furniture. I especially loved the wicker canopy daybed.

    14. Margo B says

      February 8, 2016 at 8:54 am

      very nice, I would love to win this, thanks for the chance to win

      • Stephanie says

        February 8, 2016 at 9:45 am

        Thanks Margo! Make sure you do the mandatory entry outlined at the bottom of the post in order to be eligible to win! Thanks!

    15. Rachel says

      February 8, 2016 at 8:51 am

      I love PatioLiving.com Tropitone Lakeside Cushion Aluminum Chaise
      She’s a beauty.

      • Murray says

        February 12, 2016 at 10:57 am

        I love the cantilever umbrellas!

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