Weekend Whereabouts // Memorial Day Weekend

Happy Memorial Day! This long weekend could not have come too soon. There have been a lot of things on my  mind recently and this weekend provided the rejuvenation that I needed!

My evenings consisted of beautiful, solitary walks outside. I enjoy going to the gym but who could resist being outside this weekend?! I'm lucky to have such a beautiful path nearby to walk down...

I'm happy to report that I've been very productive this weekend! I've always wanted patio furniture for my deck, so I've been keeping my out for a good deal. The patio furniture I came across at some of the big chain stores, however, was so expensive and...well...boring. On Saturday, I decided to buy a vintage patio set that I had my eye on for several weeks from a local antique shop. I even hauled it and carried every single piece of it up the steps to my deck all by myself! I then added the cute votive candle holder from Home Goods as a finishing touch. I also came across a pair of seemingly boring candle holders (see below) while antiquing. When I first spotted them, I didn't really think too much of them. I soon realized, however, that with a little coat of white paint, they'd match my patio set and add a whimsical touch to my patio in the evenings (and for $12, why not?!)...

Blah green candle holders

Freshly painted candle holders with my new patio set!

Lastly, my sister and I attended a local festival called the Carrillon Heritage Fest in Dayton. We walked around the various buildings which provided information on local historical figures such as the Wright Brothers. We also enjoyed some delicious kettle corn as this man rode by...