It's April 23, and last night we got a new 6 inches of snow. Maybe its because we're Minnesotan, and its what we do - but all anyone can talk about is the weather. I think the state on the whole might become a new breed of crazy is we don't get some warm sun shining down on us soon. I can't wait to get outside, and make my patio a bright living environment that will inspire happiness all summer long. Since summer is only 3 months here, 4 if we're lucky, and anything that sits outside in the winter takes a beating - I have pulled together some affordable but bright options for making your outside space sparkle...