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Fire Pit Friday Nights

March 22, 2018

I remember when my dreams used to consist of dressing up and going out every weekend. That was before kids–and before I was a full-time driver. Now, my happiest place is at home with our family. (No plans, no carpooling, no getting ready; sounds like a dream to me!) We built this little fire pit soon after we moved in, but I decided to improve the set up and initiate what I hope will become more regular fire pit Friday nights.
outdoor IKEA chairs firepit
For the second year in a row, I’ve joined with IKEA to serve as one of their brand ambassadors for the US. One reason I go back to IKEA time and time again is that it lets me affordably turn my ideas into reality. Sometimes, my design dreams are made up of nothing more than a night off, some comfortable chairs and a few of my favorite people.
IKEA outdoor folding chair
outdoor food table
The key for me is to keep it simple. I did a quick grocery run and stocked up on s’mores supplies, hotdogs and drinks. We put everything out on this lightweight outdoor table (easy to carry and move as needed) so that everybody could help themselves. (I love these IKEA black and white windowpane blankets–for warmth and as a makeshift tablecloth.)
Fire Pit Friday Night
cookout table set up
fire pit food
I picked up several of these new little bowls at IKEA. They’re the perfect size for snacks or condiments or ice cream or. . . . I think I’ll get more. I also used a tiered wire basket for s’more supplies and drinks and a metal serving tray that works great for outdoors.
IKEA bowls
IKEA table
Another great use for IKEA’s ever-popular utility cart: I can transport everything from kitchen to fire pit in (almost) one trip.
fire pit
And finally, I sit. These chairs really are comfortable, by the way–we all agreed. An add bonus: they’re light weight and fold up for easy storage along our garage wall.
family Fridays with IKEA
backyard fire pit
Fire pit Fridays are even better when the dads take over. ;)
roasting marshmellows firepit
eating smores
smores
firepit smores
fire pit
Fire Pit Family Nights with IKEA
IKEA black white blanket
A sure sign that the party’s over. . .

IKEA FIRE PIT ESSENTIALS

1. ALMALIE Throw   2.  BROMMO Outdoor Chaise   3. SOMMAR 3-Tier Basket

  4.  SOMMAR Plant Stand.  5. SOMMAR Bowls   6.  SOMMAR Tray

7. FALHOMEN Outdoor Table   8. RASKOG Utility Cart

 

 


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Filed Under: #EACstyle, IKEA, our home, outdoor spaces, Simple Design Ideas Tagged With: ikea, outdoor decorating

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