It’s almost March and I, for one, am SOOOOO ready for spring! I’m already dreaming of days on the porch and patio surrounded by flowers, herbs, and splashing birds…
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Summer Living; Setting up our deck for the season
Our new deck furniture and rug have arrived…come see what we chose and why…
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5 Secrets for Perfect Outdoor Rooms
Outdoor rooms are the best part of the warmer weather because they allow a front row seat, literally, for the show that is nature! Whether you have a deck, a patio, or a even a tiny balcony, setting it up for comfort is essential to making the most of the season…
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Our Backyard Fountain Saga
Let’s get a fountain she said. It will be so pretty she said. I love our new fountain, but it was a bit more of an adventure than I signed up for…
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Bird Feeders for Winter Birds
We are endlessly entertained by the nature that visits our back deck! I have 2 bird feeders that I keep filled year round …
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Outdoor Living Spaces for the Summer Months
In honor of Memorial Day Weekend and the official start of summer, let’s celebrate with some red, white, or blue selections for your porch, balcony, or patio!…Whether you have a pocket sized apartment balcony, or an expansive waterside patio, make it a spot to relax for the season ahead!
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Top Tips for Planning an Outdoor Room
Cabin Fever is real and we are longing to enjoy the outdoors! I suspect we are all feeling cooped up right now - especially in the colder climates where living outside is less feasible…
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Get your Apartment Balcony Dressed for Summer
Spring (and possibly we skipped that and moved right to summer…) has FINALLY arrived here in New England…and it’s ABOUT TIME…. so, it is time to get your outdoor space ready to enjoy the season! Even the smallest balcony should be outfitted comfortably to enjoy every precious moment of beautiful weather.
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Entertaining Outdoors
Outdoor entertaining season is here…well at least according to the calendar it is. I know those of you in other parts of the country are enjoying lovely gardens and warm sunshine, but here in the northeast we can’t seem to shake the damp and cold. And “at least it isn’t snow” only counts for so much now that it is MAY. As my friend Nancy remarked this morning, “I think I’m beginning to mold!”! In any case, EVENTUALLY we will get some gorgeous weather to make us forget all about this slime. And when we do it will be full steam ahead with outdoor living and parties so we are planning now in anticipation!
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Four Key Ingredients for Outdoor Living Spaces
As the spring weather slowly warms up and freezing rain and snow appear to be left behind for the next few months, it is time to turn our attention to the upcoming season of road construction outdoor living. Designing spaces to live outside and revel in the warmer weather is even more important here in the northeast where we celebrate that we survived another winter and the gray, pre-spring months!
On my “must have” list for anyplace I live, is a slice of outdoor space. Whether you have a pocket sized balcony, a patio, a covered or screened porch, or a deck, make the most of it so you can enjoy the beauty of nature for a few months.
Arranging an outdoor space uses the same principals as arranging an indoor space – scale, color, and balance all apply. Here are a few key ingredients to keep in mind:
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