It is hot here in Texas y’all! I am putting up shade anywhere I possibly can to be able to enjoy our family’s backyard. A while ago, I got this outdoor side table / patio umbrella base. While we have enjoyed it as a table, and upon a inspecting inside of it, it could also be used as a large planter as it has drainage holes (until you officially install the metal umbrella stand base inside). I finally found the perfect umbrella. After searching all over, I wanted something with a nice sturdy hole, that does not need a base because my table already has one included, and I wanted it to be a good size, but not too big to sit on the concrete slab in that corner of the yard . It is a side yard area that is tucked away and normally unused, but now it is my new favorite little corner to retreat to in our backyard and it is even better with the generous amount of shade that this 6 1/2 foot umbrella yields. The 6.5’ square market umbrella gives us plenty of shade overhead and even more when we angle it to shade us from the afternoon sun. Don’t hesitate on this umbrella, it’s very solid for the price point! I have also linked the 7.5 ft hexagon shaped umbrella in case that version suits your space better. Editing to add that I am linking the light blue bench that our friends love so much, it was a great deal, now has dropped in price even more! LTKSeasonal LTKHome LTKSummerSales