11 Outdoor Entertaining Ideas for Your Next Party
The best outdoor parties are the ones that go off without a hitch. To get the seamless flow going for your next gathering, you need a plan and the right tools at the ready. Not sure where to start? We can help. Check out these 11 outdoor entertaining ideas and stock up on the essentials to make your next party a success. 1. Outdoor Dining … Continue reading 11 Outdoor Entertaining Ideas for Your Next Party
How to Mix and Match Fabric Patterns
When decorating any outdoor area, coordinating accent pieces and accessories will undoubtedly be added to your shopping list. Accessories such as outdoor pillows, cushions, and rugs add comfort to a space while simultaneously allowing you the opportunity to express your unique tastes. If you aren’t sure where to start, don’t worry—we’ve got you. While there aren’t any hard-and-fast rules for how to mix and match … Continue reading How to Mix and Match Fabric Patterns
How to Keep Cats off Outdoor Furniture
Did you know that more than 25% of households in the United States alone have at least one cat as a pet? Both cuddly and cute, cats can be great to have around the house, but it can be problematic when they climb on your patio furniture. Keeping cats off outdoor furniture can be a challenge at first, but there are plenty of tried-and-true ways … Continue reading How to Keep Cats off Outdoor Furniture
24 Curb Appeal Ideas to Make Your Home Stand Out
Have you ever driven through a neighborhood and slowed down to look at a gorgeous home? When you see tidy landscaping, coordinated decor, and a well-kept porch, you can only imagine that if it looks this good out here, it must look amazing on the inside. This is what happens when a homeowner effectively increases their home’s curb appeal. What is Curb Appeal? Curb appeal … Continue reading 24 Curb Appeal Ideas to Make Your Home Stand Out
How to Style a Side Table
When it comes to picking outdoor furniture, coffee tables get a lot of attention. But let’s not forget about the unsung heroes of outdoor living: side tables. We’ve come up with side table decorating and styling ideas that will instantly upgrade your porch or patio. Jump to Section Styling a Side Table Styling a Side Table with Other Furniture Styling Side Tables in Different Rooms … Continue reading How to Style a Side Table
20 Backyard Wedding Ideas
Are you and your partner planning a backyard wedding? First of all, congratulations! Second, props to you for your thoughtful venue choice. A home wedding is budget-friendly, personal, meaningful, and can be customized to fit your vision. You can make your nearing nuptials as grand or as casual as you wish. Since you chose a backyard over a traditional wedding venue, there are a few … Continue reading 20 Backyard Wedding Ideas
How to Clean a Grill
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Food tastes better when it’s cooked outside?” There’s science-backed truth in these words, specifically in the phenomenon known as the Maillard reaction. Over 100 years ago, a French scientist named Louis Camille Maillard discovered that when foods (like meat and butter) are heated to certain temperatures, they change chemically and develop enhanced flavors, aromas, and appearances—aka browning. This explains … Continue reading How to Clean a Grill
Stunning Brick Patio Ideas
21 She Shed Ideas
Seaside She Shed Bring the beach to your backyard with a nautical-themed she shed. Go with an ocean-themed color scheme — white walls as the backdrop decorated with driftwood shelves and potted palms. Style The Ocean Chair with a complementing side table and ottoman in Pacific Blue on an outdoor rug to complete the look. Mountainside Cabin Create a quiet place that feels like a … Continue reading 21 She Shed Ideas
How to Throw an Outdoor Winter Party
Your backyard doesn’t have to go into hibernation in the winter months. Whether you want to throw a casual wintertime get-together or a cold-weather hang with cocktails, you can host an affair to remember no matter where you live. So grab a hot toddy and let’s start planning an epic outdoor winter party. Stay Warm and Cozy Warmth is the most essential element of any … Continue reading How to Throw an Outdoor Winter Party