Girl On A Budget - Patio Retreat

Okay ladies, as part of my Girl On A Budget series, I’m bringing you some affordable (but always chic) outdoor patio finds today! We have several small decks, in addition to our patio, that I’ve been neglecting, but I finally got around to decorating one of them. So, I wanted to share some items I picked up to help turn this small space into an outdoor oasis. If you’re looking to spruce up your outdoor space, I’ll be linking my furniture and some other similar items that are budget-friendly but look expensive.

PS - we did not get a new dog - Clover had so many mats that we had to cut him SHORT, so don’t mind his haircut! Yes, we all cried a little when we saw him!

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So, believe it or not, I found all the pieces I picked up to style my deck from Walmart. They have some really great home decor pieces and patio furniture that look luxe - because you know I’m very particular when it comes to my furniture. Plus, you just can’t beat Walmart prices!

Since I was working with a small space, I decided to use this pouf which doubles as a coffee table. Then, I stocked up on tons of pillows and blankets to add coziness and texture - comfort is key! Since plants are necessary to create that oasis vibe, I got this planter basket for my tree which just elevates the space. Remember these stoneware mugs from the set I got a while back and the matching bowls ? They ended up being perfect for my Lemon Lavender Cookies that as it happened my photographer brought over to our shoot-happy coincidence- OK they’re amazing so i had to share her recipe down below because they are that good!

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Lemon Lavender Cookies

INGREDIENTS

COOKIES:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract

  • 1 cup all purpose flour

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon culinary lavender

GLAZE:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Make the batter - In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and lemon extract. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, lemon zest, and culinary lavender. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until it comes together as a ball of dough.

  2. Roll and cut - Roll out dough on a floured surface until 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes and place onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. Bake - Bake at 325 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely.

  4. Make the glaze - Once cookies have cooled, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Spoon over cookies and spread until fully covered. Let set before serving.

Recipe source

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Thank you, Walmart for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

LifestyleLucy HernandezHome, Home Decor