During the summer we practically live on the patio! I love to be outside and breathe in that fresh air filled with the scents of freshly cut grass and hot coals from the BBQ! The sweet sounds of summer–kids playing, birds singing, and the occasional chimes of the ice cream truck–seem to soothe any encountered stress and whisper to me that “yes, it really is summer”! And all those things I mentioned can instantly take me back to the wonderfully simple years of my childhood…so I always welcome an evening on the patio! Since we spend so much time there I like to have some seasonal supplies at my fingertips so I’m not constantly running into the house for those little necessities! You know by now that I love galvanized buckets and tubs…so I just grab a few and fill ’em up with all the goodies we might need while enjoying our outdoor spaces. I leave them on the porch most of the time, but since they’re in convenient containers I can easily cart them wherever they’re needed! So grab a pail or two and keep your summertime supplies at hand! This is what I keep in mine…
