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Flowers & Plants Create a Cozy Spot for Outdoor Entertaining

Create a cozy spot for outdoor entertaining on a small patio, deck, or courtyard.

Create cozy outdoor entertaining using flowers and plants to dress up a small space. This is a great way to design a tiny little oasis whether you have a city courtyard patio, or a lush suburban garden.

As you know, I’m working with the BHG Live Better network and I’m using annuals from the Better Homes and Gardens line at Walmart {were you aware they have flowers too!} to add color and help define our little table for two. This is a terrific place for you to enjoy a cold drink and light snack with a friend or spouse…or maybe you just want to sit alone and read. Check out my ideas below…

Create a cozy spot for outdoor entertaining using flowers and plants to set the scene.Create a cozy spot for entertaining outdoors, using flowers and plants to help set the scene.Create a cozy spot for entertaining outdoors, using flowers and plants to help set the scene.Create a cozy spot for outdoor entertaining for two.Create a cozy spot for outdoor entertaining, with flowers and plants to set the scene.

Creating a Cozy Spot for Outdoor Entertaining

  • I was inspired by the flowers themselves when I set up this sitting area, and used pink, purple, yellow, and orange to ‘pop’ against the green backdrop of grass and trees.
  • The annuals I chose to use here are hot pink petunias, soft pink aloha tiki calibrachoa, purple aloha calibrachoa, and yellow gerbera daisies {only available in store}. I used some containers I had in the basement and potted them so they look even more beautiful.
  • I added another pre-designed planter from Walmart, and my favorite majesty palm placed inside the bombay decorative planter.
  • To round out the decorative aspect of the space I added a couple of lanterns. They add height and visual interest and can be lit with candles at sunset if you desire.
  • This little bistro table and chairs is made more comfortable with pillows to lean against. I brought out my tangerine chenille swirls pillow and a pink one from my daughter’s room, and they can easily be taken indoors when you’re done outside.

Create a cozy spot for entertaining outdoors, with flowers and plants.Create a cozy spot for outdoor entertaining using flowers and plants to help set the scene.Create a cozy spot for entertaining outdoors, using flowers and plants to help set the scene.

 

Now that you’ve seen how I designed an outdoor oasis, are you ready to create your own? Network BadgeJust follow my tips for adding decorative accents and making the space awesome for entertaining too. Decorate in your own style but make it comfortable and inviting. Get more inspiration from the BHG Live Better network on Pinterest  / Facebook  /  Twitter  / Instagram

 

 

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I was compensated by BHG at Walmart as a member of the Better Homes and Gardens Live Better Network. All ideas and opinions are my own.

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  1. Beautiful! I love flowers but it’s so dang hot here they die too quickly. 🙁 Your patio is beautiful though, I’ll live vicariously through you. 🙂 Pinned and shared on FB & Twitter.

    Anna

  3. We are in dire need of redecorating our outdoor space – looking for a cozy couch, a few tables, and some pretty fairy lights.

    • Stay tuned Roxanne. I have another big project I’ll be sharing in the next couple of weeks and it sounds like it’s right up your alley. 🙂

  5. i love flowers in the garden, try my hardest to always grow lots of varieties for the color.

  9. I love the table and chairs that were used. The flower combinations are beautiful!!!

  11. I have an area outdoors that I need to spruce up and your items would look so pretty! I need to get some flowers and a table set like this one!

  13. I love this tiny space you did! I tackled my small outdoor space last year & I use it so much now. Guess it goes to show, no matter the size, just do something with it that you will love so you USE it! Can’t wait to add some more to it this year. Love these ideas you had here! The flowers & more annuals/ perennials is what I need to do next. 😉

  14. Thanks for the cute ideas! As a working mom of four kids, things like this always get put on the back burner of the things to do.

  15. Love your outdoor settee! I am aching to dig in the dirt but here in Montana it’s still a bit too early. My greenhouse is bursting at the seams! Thank you for this opportunity to win Chris!

  16. Thank you giving me an alternative to flowers! I have severe allergies and never get to enjoy flowers of any kind. So when I noticed the majesty palm in the background I got excited! I adds color and dimension to the outdoor space you created. keep those awesome ideas coming.

  22. Oh I love what you did! It looks so nice and relaxing for a spring or summer day! I love the colors of the flowers and those lanterns are so neat looking! I would love something like that for our backyard!

  25. I love this outdoor space. It’s exactly how I want my front porch to look.

  27. I love a beautiful patio that you can hang out on during the cool summer evenings.

  30. I love your outdoor space, the colors are so bright and makes me happy. Great relaxing space to hang out and enjoy the weather.

  31. I love what you did! I have a balcony with a small table and two chairs but I need to add plants and flowers!

    Thanks for a chance at the giveaway!

  32. I love this styled outdoor look. Gives me some inspiration for a party I’m throwing at the end of the month for my mom’s 60th birthday. So I could use a gc right. Thanks.

  36. Your outdoor space looks beautiful, very inviting! I especially love the little bistro table and chairs and tangerine chenille swirls and pink pillows. 🙂

  37. We’re still working on our outdoor living space, its hard when its only enjoyable for maybe 3 months out of the year

  38. I have been looking for a table/chairs for a spot on my patio. I love your space!

  39. I love my outdoor space – my cozy backporch! Spring and summer are my two favorite seasons for throwing porch parties. I love the decor and the flowers in the photos. What better way to wake up in the AM than to a beautiful and inviting outdoor space of fragrant flowers and great drinks!

  40. Are you in Hawaii? This setup is beautiful and reminds me of Hawaii. Beautiful!

    • Thanks Diane. I’ve had that for so long I can’t even remember. It’s close to 20 years old! (that sounds crazy once I think about it!)