I’ve been so excited about the outdoor furniture we ordered for around our pool and it has finally arrived! We moved into this house last year and simply moved the other furniture we had from our last house. We wanted to live here for some time in order to really figure out how we used the space and fill in any holes we needed with different pieces.
It didn’t take long for use to determine that the best, shadiest spot near the pool was where people congregated. And what was left from the prior owners was an iron table with iron chairs. It was heavy, not really our personal style, and while we did use it for dining, we also realized we needed some comfortable seating in this very spot.
I found the Torrey sectional from Pottery Barn and it looked like the perfect piece for this corner of our backyard. And as it turns out, it is exactly the right fit for this corner. While I wish I was hosting as much as I would like to (but we’re not due to Covid-19), I can already see that this spot is serving the exact purpose. Not to mention, the coffee table (similar) is the perfect size for a charcuterie tray and a few drinks so it works to eat a light meal there as well.
I ordered slip covers that are grey with white piping, and those are expected later this month. We also have a cover to make sure the sectional stays in great shape for many years.

This was certainly a thoughtful purchase, and I’m so happy that it has already served our family and provided the ...