I have pavers in my back yard; it makes a nice area for a small table and chairs. I love them! So much less upkeep. I didn't put them in though- they came with the house!

Gorgeous clematis!

It sounds like you're having the same summer they're having in seattle. I talked to a friend today and it was 54f/ 12c and raining. She wasn't sympathetic when I wanted to whine about the heat at my mom's! (For the record it was 94f/ 34c which is too hot for me!)