20 Fresh Patio Accessories

After a long, cold winter, it's nice to see our backyards, patios and balconies free from snow again. But they definitely in need of some sprucing up, so we've selected our favourite outdoor pieces, décor and accessories to help us enjoy summer. Because we've earned it.

These wee planters are perfect for our herb garden and they come complete with scissors. Did someone say homemade bruschetta?

Bye bye ugly cooler—we're going retro and stylish with our bevvies this year. From juice boxes to rosé, we're keeping our drinks frosty and close by with this brightly coloured cooler chest.

Our twilight dinner parties will be so pretty with this outdoor lantern—complete with battery-operated candle. Plus, everyone looks great by candlelight.

If you've got a balcony, you've got room for this compact planter—perfect for some sweet blossoms or a small veggie garden.

Keep all of the kids' outdoor bits and bobs—like balls, jump ropes and toys—together with this great wire basket so your outdoor space remains clutter-free.

All the basics with a price tag that means there's budget left over for some plants.

There's nothing prettier than a string of softly-glowing patio lights, is there? These cuties are designed for outdoor use, so you can leave them out all summer long.

Serve some sushi in the setting sun, and don't give a second through to roll-away chopsticks. The spring-loaded clothespin design also helps with coordination—perfect for training smaller fingers.

We adore the monochromatic loveliness of this sleek director's chair—not too big, but still perfect for dining or lounging. Now how do we get that personalized…

When wee hands want to help out in the garden too, hand them these bright tools. Made from reinforced polypropylene, they're lightweight, strong, and will never rust.

We need something to carry the guac, chips, animal crackers and freshly squeezed lemonade out to the backyard, and this tray does the trick. Plus, it's cast iron, so there's no way it will shatter should it happen to meet the cruel, hard flagstone patio.

This oversized pillow is so awesome that the kids might scuffle over who gets to lounge on it with their lemonade. The nautical colour scheme looks fresh but the navy will hide any dirt accumulated from outdoor living.

Nap time just got a bit sweeter with this heavenly hammock. Curl up with your mini and have a sweet slumber this weekend.

We don't need doors slamming and waking the baby, thank you very much. This minimalist door stop allows us to air out our house without worrying about vicious cross breezes.

Melamine means one thing to moms—safe around kids, especially in the outdoor world of hard surfaces. This platter is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for dining al fresco.

This innovative little wall mount gets those bikes organized and hung up out of the way when not in use. We love this genius bike hook—no more tripping over an army of cycles in our shed, driveway or hallway.

This tabletop fire pit is wee enough to fit in the smallest yard and still provide some relief from mosquitos. Plus, it looks really sleek.

This bistro set sings spring and summer to us. Perfect for a morning coffee beside the swaying rosebuds.

Keep all of your pretty new garden tools (yes, it is time for knee pads) in this great tote that won't fall over and spill. When you head to the garden, pick it up and bring it along to weed or plant. Or use it to collect some freshly cut flowers from your own garden—think lilac season.

Bring inside glamour out to the patio with a solar chandelier that shines for up to eight hours.