While we need that visual reminder around here, sometimes – the idea of adding a hammock to our own backyard never really occurred to us until this year.
Refreshing the playground area is one thing on our list – which we started this spring. It began by removing a small garden I had planted between those two big trees shown above. Once it was gone, Butch and I both looked at each other and proclaimed it to be the perfect spot for a backyard hammock at the same time.
The enticing Father’s Day ads I kept spotting were embedded in my head and upon checking them out online, I was delighted to find they carry a two person double hammock. Bigger is always better and the more the merrier – right? This was the first time I have ever ordered online and was thrilled as it quickly arrived – even better than expected.
Be Careful not to damage the tree we hung the hammock with two ratchet straps typically made for tie down applications. I loved the idea of this hanging method as the hooks on the straps, which make it super easy to remove the hammock if need.
The hammock did come with a portable pad and pillow though I opted to replace them with some neutral colored linens I already had.
To give you an idea of the size – those are two twin sized cream pillows shown above.
Next up was the addition of some lights to set the tone. Globe string lights carelessly strung outdoors are my favorite – and these two trees gave me the perfect opportunity to use them.
I ended up picking up two sets of string lights – one set of clear glass and one set of the frosted bulbs. The clear globe lights make quite a bit of light – so to defer the brightness I replaced the bulbs on both sets.
While visiting online I can’t help but stroll through every nook and cranny – you just never know what you just may find or be able to repurpose into something else. This trip I felt like I struck gold in the bath department when I found the madras tray table, pictured above. I have a little thing for bar carts right now and thought the tray table would be the perfect addition to the backyard for summer.
It is generous in size and lightweight simultaneity – so it’s going to be easy to move around the yard when needed.
I thought it would make a perfect little snack station down at the playground area for the kiddies – so no one would have to make that long trek back up to the house multiple times the whole day.
The little kids really get a kick out of being able to grab a snack from the cart whenever they want.
Having ice cold water readily available is perfect! This one is the Glass Yorkshire Dispenser and I just adore the classic vintage mason jar look. I just fill it to the rim with ice, add water and toss in some fresh lemon and lime slices.
I have a new summer love – it’s called Zoku – and I just want to scream it from the rooftops…
See these awesome popsicles – they were made in just minutes in the Zoku – and I am totally love this little machine. It’s is perfect for my little guy as I am able to make homemade pops all natural, allergy free so he can enjoy them too.
The kids get a kick out helping make them too. It is kind of like magic. For our cousins weekend the kids picked strawberry lemonade and watermelon mint.
We made them the night before and kept them in the freezer until treat time.
We served them over ice in a hammered karhai, which is traditionally an Indian wok. I have frequently used the smaller ones for serving bowls but just picked up the larger size during my last shopping trip. It’s stainless steel, which is perfect for holding the ice and staying cool.
I can’t wait to put some new popsicle combinations together.
I’ll definitely be sharing more about this gem throughout the summer.
We spend as much time as we can outdoors and while the kiddies are usually running around exploring, they love to lay around and take it all in just as much.
The basket of books was utilized outside more than I could have ever imagined….and will definitely be brought back out on a daily basis.
Here are the cousins in the hammock – it fits all three of them comfortably. Did I mention it’s rated capacity is 350 pounds.
Having these three in it together alone is surely worth getting the bigger size.
I am still not quite sure why it has taken this long to add a backyard hammock to our outdoor space.
I just adore the comfort it adds to this wooded corner of the property – that has otherwise gone unnoticed.
Plus the fact it’s in the perfect vincinty for overseeing the playhouse.+
This has officially been declared the new summertime hang out space.
Our little secret summer getaway – right in our own backyard.
Are you planning a summer getaway this year?
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