Home & Garden: Chimes On The Deck

I am feverishly working on revising my decor on my back deck. Last year, was the first Fall living in my townhouse. At the time, I was more focused on painting furniture versus creating an outdoor sanctuary for myself.

The weather is starting to cool down and now I have a better idea of my outdoor sanctuary needs.

Whilst visiting Laguna Beach, CA last week I came across some lovely blue chimes similar to the ones pictured here.

Alas, they were not going to survive the arduous plane trip back to the Midwest. I opted instead to order a similar version from Amazon ad of sounding clangy...they are emitting a melodic tone.

I am working on a paint refresh for the furniture and then stringing up the fairy lights. I plan on spending lots of Fall evenings on that back deck listening to music, sipping on hot cider, and gazing up at the stars.

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