Happy Memorial Day weekend! I hope you all have a good mix of backyard barbecues, parades, and patriotic events lined up and that those of you who are hitting the highway have safe drives. Along with the typical Memorial Day weekend fare, I’m hoping to finally get our little garden going, spruce up our outdoor space, and put together my latest IKEA find. Have you guys been to IKEA lately? I was loving many things that I saw on my recent visit but the one that came home with me was this KLASEN outdoor serving cart that’s going to do double duty as a drink station for backyard gatherings and a grill cart:
Update! You can see my new bar cart in action {here}
I’ve also got a few new outdoor pillows on their way to spruce up my tired old patio set. I struck out in my outdoor pillow search at all of my typical shopping haunts but found some awesome ones on Etsy including these six favorites (numbered links to each pillow are below image – unfortunately #5 is no longer available):
And one last quick thing to share with you all – several of you emailed and commented asking about how to do the triple fold napkins that were part of my progressive dinner table setting.
They’re simple to do but tough to explain in words alone so I took a few pics to put together and show you how:
I’m off to enjoy my weekend – hope you all do the same! I’ll see you back here next week with some pics of my (hopefully) spruced up outdoor space!
savannah says
May 29, 2016 at 7:40 amGreat photos! I immediately pulled a napkin out of the basket and folded it according to your directions! Ta da! a perfect match, even with my far more rustic napkins. Thanks! 🙂
Kris Jarrett says
June 1, 2016 at 10:20 amI’m so glad to hear that – it’s so easy, right?!
Garden, Home and Party says
May 31, 2016 at 11:56 amI will definitely file this post in my ‘how to’ file. I loved the napkins and the way you’ve folded them looks so pretty on the table.
Thank you, too, for always keeping me up to date on what Ikea is carrying. We have one nearby but I don’t visit with regularity.
xo,
Karen
Kris Jarrett says
June 1, 2016 at 10:21 amThanks Karen! I go for long stretches without going to IKEA too but their new stuff had me there twice within the past two weeks – it’s great! 🙂
laura janning says
June 1, 2016 at 8:56 ami love the ballon idea. never thought or heard of that. your backyard space is lovely. looks so peaceful and perfect to enjoying the outdoors.
Kris Jarrett says
June 1, 2016 at 10:21 amThanks so much Laura!
Kristen says
June 1, 2016 at 10:56 pmCute Ikea finds! Our backyard needs a lot of attention at the moment and the serving cart would be a great addition.
Anonymous says
June 3, 2016 at 3:12 pmKris – I absolutely love your tips and just may use some on my patio!! I always love your posts, so much inspiration here! Happy weekend! Tama xo
Tamara says
June 3, 2016 at 3:13 pmThat previous post is from me, Tam!! Oops!
Kris Jarrett says
June 7, 2016 at 11:50 pmThanks so much Tam!!
Becky says
June 7, 2016 at 2:01 pmA trip to Ikea is on my list and love the outdoor pillows you found! Thanks for the napkin tutorial…will definitely be trying it!
Kris Jarrett says
June 7, 2016 at 11:51 pmThanks Becky!