As the host, it can be difficult to relax and enjoy even the most casual outdoor gathering. Too often, our time is spent focusing on serving drinks and shuttling food from the kitchen. Yet outdoor entertaining can, and should, be a low-stress affair. Here are seven must-haves that will help you feel cool and breezy...
Is your outdoor living area feeling less than lively? Those finishing touches that "make a house a home" also can make your alfresco space feel fresh and cohesive. Here are seven ways to perk up the style of outdoor seating and dining areas. 1. PILLOWS Just like their indoor cousins, outdoor pillows can dramatically shift...
Tiffany C.'s screened-porch is the most used – and loved – room in her Atlanta home. Set amongst the trees, it's outfitted with a ceiling fan for warm summer days, a fireplace for chilly evenings, and two sofas for guests to enjoy while watching the outdoor TV. "Whether it's having coffee on a spring morning,...
While selecting new outdoor furniture, your initial thoughts may be about frame materials and the overall size of each piece. However, much of the comfort, beauty and longevity of an outdoor seating collection is determined by the cushions — so it’s definitely worth giving them some serious thought. And did you know that you can...
It’s official: Pool season is almost upon us. The Memorial Day to Labor Day stretch includes 16 precious weekends to spend poolside – not to mention any staycations you’re planning – so you’ll want to make sure you’re ready to hit the ground … err, pool, running. Whether you spend sunny days perfecting your dive...
Gliding across the glassy surface of perfect pool water, basking in the warmth of the sun … is there any better way to spend a summer day? Pool floats have become exceptionally versatile – perfect for kids who are ready to play, parents who are ready to relax and everyone in between. They’re a necessity...
After months of bare branches and brown landscapes, spring is sneaking in, making everything feel fresh and new ... and hopeful. And we couldn't be more excited to build on that spring feeling. Here are some ways to welcome the season and breathe fresh life into your home, indoors and out. A Fresh Doormat There's...
