O June, the lovely month of Father’s Day, virtual graduations and summer staycations. The pandemic pause has given everyone a better appreciation of how beautiful SoCal is this time of year as we all slow down to smell the roses.

The web is filled with ideas to easily repurpose your existing patio tables and countertops with stools and a few potted plants to create a space to relax and wet your whistle.

Free-standing beverage stations equipped with storage for glasses, bottles and ice can be wheeled around as needed for easy access.

Dining al fresco can relieve the drudgery of eating at home night after night. Even the smallest outdoor spaces will fit a simple bistro table and chairs. Liven up your patio furniture by splurging on new comfortable cushions and add colorful throw pillows.

Classic blue is Pantone’s color of the year, and this peaceful, calming hue pairs beautifully with vibrant greens, grays, wood or stone. Lay down outdoor rugs to delineate the space and feel good underneath. Sofa swings in a variety of styles and fabrics are in vogue, bringing back memories of the carefree days of the past.

Don’t let the cool nighttime air drive you indoors. Patio fire bowls are on trend as a focal point for a comfortable seating area where the family can linger in the evening.

Light up the night for summer celebrations with the soft glow of café-style lights strung over your deck or patio, through trees, inside shrubs, or along walls or fences.

Adriana Donofrio deasypennerpodley Glendora (626) 926-9700 adonofrio@dppre.com