• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Partner with Taryn

Taryn Whiteaker Designs

DIY and Interior Blog

  • My Home Tour
  • Shop My Pics
  • Home Styling
    • Room Reveals
      • Our Current Home
      • Our First Home
    • Seasonal Home Tours
  • DIY Projects
    • DIY Home Decor
    • Crafts & Sewing
    • Before and Afters
    • Before and Afters
    • Furniture Builds and Makeovers
  • Seasonal Decor
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Fall
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Spring
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Printables
  • Entertaining
    • Parties
    • Tablescapes
  • Fashion
  • Travel

August 10, 2021

Summer Patio Decor

Thanks For Sharing!

Sometimes the best posts are the ones that weren’t planned. A few weeks ago we had the most amazing sunset that filled our skies with pink and blue cotton candy skies and it felt like we were on vacation. I grabbed my camera and starting taking pictures for over an hour, watching the skies change and get even more vibrant. We have honestly had such an amazing summer here in the Seattle area. I think it has actually been the driest summer in history and I wanted to share a glimpse of it with you. So here are some pics of a very Pacific Northwest Summer.

Summer Patio Decor

black and white outdoor furniture. check out this summer patio decor

We have spent SO much time WORKING on the backyard this summer that we don’t always take the time to really sit back and enjoy it. I try and spent 20-30 minutes out by the fire at night after dinner. Hanging with the kids and roasting s’mores. It’s actually been so relaxing to just decompress after the day and enjoy these warm summer nights.

Black Exterior with neutral backyard design and string lights

I’ve already done a few more projects since I took these pics, but you can see how we hung the string lights here. It was a relatively easy project once you have all of the supplies and yes they are still holding up beautifully! We’ll see what happens when it gets a little windy out, we may take them down for winter.

black and white summer patio decor with polywood furniture

We now spend so much time in our backyard. I honestly think (no, I KNOW) I’ve been out here more in the past 6 months that I have in the whole 6 years of living here. It feels so good to have a space to call our own and actually enjoy the space we have. We now eat meals out here, work on new projects during the day and I sit by the fire almost every night. There is just something magical about the evenings out here, which is why I wanted to capture them!

square concrete firepit with modern patio decor and hanging string lights

I have a lot more posts coming this month as I wrap up outdoor projects for the year. So stay tuned!

modern backyard design with diagonal turf and pavers with large outdoor table and modern square firepit

For more info on installing the PaverTurf click here!

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

You May Also Like:

  • Organic Modern Summer Table Decor
    Organic Modern Summer Table Decor
  • Simple Summer House Tour
    Simple Summer House Tour
  • Summer Porch Updates
    Summer Porch Updates
  • Fourth Of July Decor Ideas
    Fourth Of July Decor Ideas
  • Halloween Porch Decor
    Halloween Porch Decor
  • Covered Outdoor Living Space Decor
    Covered Outdoor Living Space Decor
  • Black and White Skiing Bedroom Decor
    Black and White Skiing Bedroom Decor
  • Neutral Fall Decor Finds
    Neutral Fall Decor Finds

Filed Under: ALL POSTS, DIY Home Decor, DIY Projects, Our Home Projects, Outdoor Projects, Room Reveals, Summer

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Looking For Something?

CONNECT

Meet Taryn

Taryn Whiteaker

Hi and welcome! I'm Taryn and the voice of style behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. Sharing our journey of modernizing our European style home in Dallas. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to subscribe to my mailing list to get all the latest updates! Read more...

Join The Mailing List!

Follow On Instagram!

Footer

THIS SITE

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Partner with Taryn

Privacy Policy

If you are interested in learning more about data that might be collected by this site you are encouraged to read the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for TarynWhiteaker.com 

COPYRIGHT POLICY

All images on this site are copyright of Design, Dining and Diapers, LLC. Unless otherwise noted. You may not use these images without written permission. If you would like to feature a project shown on Design, Dining and Diapers you may use a maximum of 2 images and include a visible link back to the project.

Copyright© 2023 · Brunch Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Hosting by 3116 Digital