Conjure up an outdoor party that gives your fall get-together a breath of fresh air. Enchanting and informal, this set-up makes the most of an underused space. Containers of plants and floral textiles bring the…
You just can’t beat the all-around usefulness and charm of the simple and humble Mason jar. Developed for home canning and pickling, they’re easy-to-find, affordable (expect to pay $2-3 for…
Vintage-inspired bars make an outdoor happy hour even happier. You can create a backyard libation station from old furnishings or architectural salvage. Here are a few easy ideas….
Whether a handmade motto for your border or a stamped metal antique, signs provide a graphic element that blends well with the surrounding organic forms of your yard. Made to…
There are plenty of reasons to be in the garden after sundown, whether cozying up on a porch swing with a soft blanket in May or dancing barefoot on the dewy…
You’ve heard of Brimfield, the oldest outdoor antiques event, and Round Top, the Texas-size market, but Madison-Bouckville is another must-visit flea market to put on your list. Oh,…
As Independence Day looms, we’re thinking about picnics, parties, and cookouts. Even in the heat, we all want to be outside. With that in mind, we’ve gathered a…
Transform a plain porch into a party-ready oasis with these easy, colorful decorating ideas. Paint and a new floor played their part in refreshing this outdoor room. Now see what new furnishings…
Like others in its 1970s suburban neighborhood, this home featured a tacked-on, three-season porch that was uninviting and underused. We quickly transformed the space by repurposing furnishings and updating materials, all wrapped…
Head to Northern California’s Humboldt County, where the redwoods reign supreme then, visit historic Eureka and experience the charm of Victorian architecture, quaint shops, and stunning scenery. Eureka…
Wind (and wine!) your way through Northern California’s scenic byways, small towns, and vintage-rich shopping. Well known as outstanding wine country, it’s a can’t-miss area for seeing magnificent…