Outdoor Design Tips for Furnishing Your First Home

After years of saving for a down payment, learning about mortgage rates, and dreaming of homeownership, you’ve officially closed on your first house.  Congratulations!  If your previous residence was a small apartment, you may only have a few furnishings to your name. And we bet the majority are for indoor use. This presents an exciting opportunity: decorating your new backyard from scratch. With more than … Continue reading Outdoor Design Tips for Furnishing Your First Home

Choosing Outdoor Furniture for Your Beach House

They say if you’re lucky enough to live by the water, you’re lucky enough. But while owning a beach house is something many dream of, coastal climate conditions can make it more challenging to keep your property and furnishings shipshape. This is especially true for anything that’s constantly exposed to the elements, such as porch and patio furniture. But no need to send out an … Continue reading Choosing Outdoor Furniture for Your Beach House

Outdoor Table Decoration Perfection

When we’re styling our dining photos we like to pretend we’re actually throwing a backyard get-together. We think about how many people will be attending, will we be serving a meal or just appetizers, cloth napkins or paper? There are so many options when you’re pulling a table together (real or pretend!).To help you with your own gatherings, we’ve compiled our favorite tips for setting … Continue reading Outdoor Table Decoration Perfection

Creating a Multi-Use Outdoor Room

When you move into a home with a small backyard or patio the limited space demands creativity and clarity. When you must stick to one use for a space, the task of designing your outdoor area is straightforward.But if you’ve relocated to a home with a sprawling back deck or a sizeable outdoor room the freedom to choose more than one furniture set can be … Continue reading Creating a Multi-Use Outdoor Room

Fun Things to Do Outside in Your Backyard

Homeowners with spacious backyards, decks, and patios are counting down the days until the entire family can pack their schedule full of frolicking fun in the sun. Getting the most out of your backyard isn’t rocket science. Still, by planning ahead and with a little inspiration, you can furnish your space with durable outdoor furniture for any occasion. 6 Fun Things to Do in Your … Continue reading Fun Things to Do Outside in Your Backyard

The Complete Guide to Buying an Outdoor Dining Set

Eating alfresco is one of the great joys in life. What could be better than sitting outside and sharing a meal with family and friends? Creating the perfect dining experience is an art form, from the menu and ambiance to keeping your guests comfortable through every course. Although we can’t help whip up cocktails or dish out your signature recipes, when it comes to the … Continue reading The Complete Guide to Buying an Outdoor Dining Set