Find Your Summer Rhythm: Garden Decor, Birdbaths & Moments That Matter

Home & Design
Written By Amanda Mertins

I remember being as excited as my kids for school to let out for the summer. It was always nice to have a change of pace, to enjoy beach trips, eat lots of watermelon, and simply be.

Summer is a time to pause, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us.

Its slower rhythm reminds us that productivity isn’t the only measure of a life well-lived. Leisure enhances creativity, decision-making, and emotional resilience.

Longer days pull us outside, where we can feel the sun on our skin and share meals and impromptu conversations. A sense of leisure is a quiet rebellion against the rush. It says: pause, sip slowly, wander aimlessly, and enjoy the sunset. Moments matter and they don’t come again quite the same way.

Let’s prepare ourselves for summer with fun critters, beautiful birdbaths, and colorful containers:

Visit Patina Polished Living and rediscover your sense of leisure for Summer 2025!

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Patina Polished Living was created 10 years ago by friends Amanda Mertins and Kimberly Weiler. 

Amanda Mertins was born in Ohio and graduated the University of Maryland with a degree in Economics. She started moving and editing furniture and accessories while in grade school and hasn’t stopped since. She enjoys baking desserts and playing with her grandchildren.

Kim Weiler was born in Pennsylvania and graduated the University of the Arts with a degree in graphic design. Upon graduating, she was immediately hired by one of her professors at the Katz Wheeler Design firm. She loves design, gardening, sweet tea and all French bulldogs.

Amanda and Kim are excellent complements to one another-one could even say the Yin and Yang of design. Being very different people but with interconnected forces is the reason their partnership continues to flourish.

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