Beautiful Design for Everyday
This outdoor living room on a budget is a romantic spot for drinks by the fire. Cozy patio furniture and curtains complete the outdoor living space. I finally got around to taking photos of my all-time favorite space: my outdoor living room, and I can’t wait to share them with you! A few years ago we stayed at a resort… Read More
Considering a backyard gazebo or pergola? We bought and installed a Yardistry Gazebo from Costco three years ago. Read about our experience before you buy! Two years ago we did a major backyard overhaul. One of the top items on my wish list was some kind of covered outdoor living room with comfy seating. I wanted to lay on the… Read More
We are slowly but surely conquering our backyard. Last summer we added an awesome sunken fire pit area, and this summer I’m working on dressing it all up a bit. One of the things that bothered me was these large bare sections of fence. We’ve done a lot of projects lately, so I decided not to push my luck this… Read More
It’s time to get your patio ready for outdoor dining! To be honest we’re already a bit late to the game. But don’t worry! These stylish and affordable outdoor dining sets for 6-8 people are still available as of this writing (Mid-June 2018). If you’re interested in a set with benches, check out my recent Picnic Table Roundup! Don’t be… Read More
Here in Seattle we’re still awaiting the arrival of Summer. Right now the rain is pouring and I’m home with a sick kiddo… but I’m holding out hope that we will see the sun soon. And when we do, we’re all going to want to eat outside. So I’m rounding up some stylish and affordable outdoor picnic tables for you…. Read More
Install easy, removable string light poles over your patio or backyard fire pit to create beautiful ambiance! They’re quick, inexpensive, and very simple! I asked for a patio makeover for my birthday this year, and one of the top things on my wishlist was string lights. The problem? Nothing to hang them from. Here’s a tutorial for the quick and… Read More
So we’ve got this very basic builder-grade patio and steps behind our basic builder-grade house. There’s nothing particularly wrong with them, but the patio could use some livening up. To make matters worse, I bought a grey outdoor dining set a few years back (which I do love) and it sits on the grey patio next to the grey house,… Read More
These affordable and stylish outdoor rugs will refresh your patio, deck or porch! Bring color and pattern to your outdoor living space! An outdoor rug is a great way to pull together and define a seating area. It’s also great for covering an ugly deck or patio! I love how outdoor rugs have transformed my own patios, and I know… Read More
Come see our renovated playhouse! This is such a fun backyard hideaway for the kids to play pretend. It’s even got a table and a reading nook! Several years ago some neighbors gave us their old Rainbow playhouse/swing set play structure. The Remodel We’ve moved the thing at least three times, and our current yard didn’t have a great flat… Read More
Learn simple outdoor lighting techniques to create beautiful ambiance in your outdoor living spaces! Everything from string lights, torches, to chandeliers. Lighting is a high-impact way to create ambiance in your outdoor living spaces. And of course, it’s nice to be able to see where you’re walking too! Here are some ideas to give your space the gorgeous glow you’re… Read More
