Each spring one of my favorite things to do is to clean up our outside patio and give it a fresh look for the upcoming season! This year I had in mind to do black and white to go with our home exterior. Old Time Pottery had the exact rug I was looking for!

I love the contrast it gives to all of the grays. Big bonus is you can just squirt it off if it gets dirty.

Outdoor rugs are one of my favorite ways to make your porches and patios feel like a cozy extension of your interior. Another great way to bring in color and contrast is with outdoor pillows.

These black and white stripe ones pop. I love the neutral palm ones too. One thing about keeping your pillows neutral is you can do any color of flowers you want! I always love a lot of green with black and white.

I also went with shades of purple here. I love it with the black, white and grey. I have shamrocks, lavender, asparagus fern and pansies this year. I’ve never tried lavender on the porch so I’m really hoping it makes it!

Of course Old Time Pottery had the prettiest pots to choose from. I went with a black wicker, white and grey to keep with the color scheme. I chose different textures to give it more interest.

I like to add some candle light in the evening too and these modern black lanterns are just perfect. With battery operated candles you don’t have to worry about a flame blowing out.

Speaking of flames, the little terra cotta pots on the mantle are citronella candles! Aren’t they so cute. The grey one on the table is also citronella.

Ok I’ve saved the best for last! These cool, modern tables! I was so excited Old Time Pottery had these! I’ve seen similar ones at other retailers for much more expensive. They had several colors to choose from and I ended up with black. I’m glad I did because it really stands out.

They are very sturdy and heavy. I love the look of the concrete too.

Don’t you just love their shape?! I think I’m going to go back and grab another one!

Perfect for placing a drink or a plant.

I just love how this year’s patio turned out! Have you started thinking about your outdoor spaces yet? Warmer weather will be here before you know it!

Thanks so much for stopping by! And big thanks to Old Time Pottery for making my patio dreams come true!

XOXO,

Jo