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My Cozy Fall Backyard Reveal

October 18, 2016  Fall | Outdoors | Uncategorized

How to create a cozy fall backyard with a smores party complete with fire pit, seating and cozy throws and pillows.

Fall fire pit and smores bar - love the boho pillows and vintage accessories like the old cooler kellyelko.com

I love hanging out in my backyard during every season.

No need to run inside when the weather cools off.

I’ve mixed vintage finds, boho accents and classic outdoor furniture with the world’s cutest s’mores station to give my yard an inviting feel.

What are you waiting for? Grab a seat an apple cider and a marshmallow for roasting (full source list at end of post).

Love this fire pit surrounded by adirondack chairs piled high with boho throws and pillows kellyelko.com

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My girls have been begging me for a fire pit for years so when I found the perfect fire pit HERE, I was excited to build a fun hang out spot around it.

The fire pit is already getting tons of use and I love the fact that I can leave it out all year long as it develops a beautiful patina and it’s guaranteed never to rot. It comes in a few sizes too – I got the 36″ one.

Cozy fall fire pit - I love the red boho pillows and vintage finds like the old cooler and soda crate holding kindling kellyelko.com

My nature girl daughter is an expert fire lighter and she made sure the flames were going strong so she could invite her friends over for some outdoor fun.

Ohio Flame Fire Pit - I love how it ages into a beautiful patina and won't rot kellyelko.com

What is a fire pit without a bowl of marshmallows ready to roast.

Fall s'mores bar - love this big wood bowl filled with marshmallows and a big pumpkin kellyelko.com

It’s fun to mix colors and patterns in cozy throws and pillows.

Cozy outdoor seating area - love the boho throws and pillows kellyelko.com

My vintage cooler makes the perfect little table for wood and copper serving pieces.

Host a s'mores party - love this cozy seating area kellyelko.com

A stack of firewood and kindling is at the ready in an old soda crate when the fire dies down.

Love the patina on this fire pit surrounded by adirondack chairs and cozy throw and pillows kellyelko.com

Old soda crate makes a fun firewood holder kellyelko.com

Everyone has been fighting over the throws – they are so amazingly soft and comfortable.

Cozy up outdoor seating with colorful pillows and cozy throws kellyelko.com

I love the way a pillow or a throw can make a basic adirondack chair so inviting.

Boho black and white throw and pillow is perfect for a fall fire pit kellyelko.com

Now let’s get down to the real star of the show …

the s’mores bar!

Fall s'mores bar - love the chalkboard menu kellyelko.com

S'mores bar - love the chalkboard menu and wood serving pieces kellyelko.com

An old table makes the perfect s’more station set with natural root wood with lots of cookie and candy choices.

Graham crackers get a fun alternative with pizzelle cookies on a wood platter.

Love this wood platter filled with s'mores fixings - graham crackers and pizzelle cookies kellyelko.com

Traditionalists can grab a bar of chocolate or mix it up with Peppermint Patties or Reese’s Cups set out in a trio of root wood bowls.

S'mores bar - use a mix of candy in wood serving bowls kellyelko.com

I absolutely love these copper Moscow Mule mugs and pitcher – perfect for apple cider.

Copper mugs and pitcher for an outdoor party kellyelko.com

S'mores wood sign on a buffet table kellyelko.com

Galvanized bucket of rosemary kellyelko.com

Sushi stands guard over the marshmallows.

Love this fire pit with vintage finds and boho pillows and throws kellyelko.com

Here’s to the smell of burning wood and toasted marshmallows.

What’s your favorite thing about fall?

Source List
Fire Pit
Pillows – Red Kilim Black & White Kilim
Throws – Gray & White, Black & White

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  1. Heidi @ Decor & More

    October 18, 2016 at 6:20 am

    Love the wood root and copper pieces! Enjoy your fire pit, Kelly 🙂
    xo Heiid

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 18, 2016 at 9:10 am

      Thanks Heidi – come on over for a s’more!

      Reply
  2. Hope

    October 18, 2016 at 7:04 am

    Looks so yummy and cozy and as away Sushi is so cute! Makes me wanna try some reeses smores. They are my favorite candy. Thanks for the fabulous idea! Enjoy.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 18, 2016 at 9:09 am

      I never met a piece of chocolate I didn’t like – I’m partial to the Peppermint Patties!

      Reply
  3. Cassie Bustamante

    October 18, 2016 at 9:02 am

    kelly!!!!!! this is amazing! it looks beautiful, your photos are stunning, and i want to come have smores and fight over those throws!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 18, 2016 at 9:09 am

      I’ll save the hard cider for you!

      Reply
  4. Shirley @Housepitality Designs

    October 18, 2016 at 9:15 am

    Love your backyard!!…and the Smores Bar is the best!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 18, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      Thank you Shirley – I am saving a spot for you by the fire! Do you prefer chocolate, mint of peanut butter?

      Reply
  5. Susan Sisson

    October 18, 2016 at 9:36 am

    Your backyard is very inviting. Love the simplicity, but yet very creative.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 18, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks you Susan – happy fall!

      Reply
  6. Laura Strack

    October 18, 2016 at 9:47 am

    Love your new fire pit and those copper mugs! A friend recently served me a delicious Moscow Mule in a copper mug and she said the copper mug is a must with this cocktail 😉 Cheers to Fall!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 18, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Yes they are the perfect Moscow Mule mugs – but also perfect for any other drink I can think up! Cheers Laura!

      Reply
  7. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

    October 18, 2016 at 10:04 am

    This is all so fun, Kelly! I love your new firepit…such a great look! All of your wonderful details make an outdoor space that looks very special! Who wouldn’t want to make s’mores out there? I am inspired to put a little more effort into our fire time now, too! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 18, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      I’m so glad Linda – it really does make all the difference in wanting to actually sit out there just by adding a few fun accessories!

      Reply
  8. Sandy Wiens [email protected]

    October 18, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    I love Bosnians. . I just bet he stands guard.!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 18, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      She is the perfect watch dog … for marshmallows!

      Reply
  9. Design Chic

    October 18, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    You have me wanting a fire pit, now! Love the way you have it set up with the adirondack chairs and pillows…perfect!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 18, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      Thank you – it really is the place to hang out in the yard!

      Reply
  10. Marlene Stephenson

    October 18, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    Looks great, makes me hungry for some s’mores and definitely cozy. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 18, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      Saving a s’more for you Marlene!

      Reply
  11. Carol Holbrook

    October 18, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    The cool air and the colorful leaves even those carpeting the ground!

    Reply
  12. Carol Holbrook

    October 18, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Love everything shown especially Sushi!! Happy Fall!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 18, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      Sushi sends kisses!

      Reply
  13. Kim

    October 19, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    Super cute backyard set up and I have never thought about using peppermint patties or peanut butter cups for smores. Great ideas!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 19, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      Thank you Kim – saving a peppermint pattie s’more for you!

      Reply
  14. Rebekah Purnell

    October 9, 2017 at 11:06 am

    Your yard looks great! Kelly, you should feel SO proud. Space is a dream! I can’t wait for the other posts you have planned. You and Emmett rock!

    Reply
  15. Rogers Roy

    April 3, 2018 at 6:01 am

    I also love hanging out in the backyard. There is Too much fun in hanging out backyard. Thanks for your article. That is really pleasant to me. Have a good day.

    Reply
  16. Martha Edwards

    June 13, 2018 at 1:56 am

    Gorgeous…! Your gardens are so beautiful. I like your decoration tips and ideas. You have used a very good pice of furniture. I am full of inspired now. This is very easy to make. Love your post. Good job.

    Reply

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