You know it's truly summer when the 4th of July hits. With warm temperatures and a celebratory mood, people head to the beaches or parks to enjoy the patriotic holiday adorned in their best red, white and blue. Many of us enjoy gathering up our friends or family for an outdoor barbecue as a perfect
Home decor begins with the outside. The front porch is typically where you will greet guests and is the place to show a warm welcome. Nothing is more welcoming than a thoughtfully laid out design that is inviting and shows your personality. An easy way to show warmth is to decorate with vintage items that
I don't know about you but as soon as the weather starts to warm up, I want to be spending the majority of the time outdoors. With the start of Spring, thoughts go toward sprucing up those outdoor spaces for a little outdoor entertaining. Today, I am focusing on Spring projects that you can do
What do you do when you have an old salvaged door, kitchen chairs you no longer need, and a blah patio space? I decided to use those items to spice up our patio just a bit. The patio before was basically just a space to store our grill. Since we normally use the upper deck
Summer is the season when most of us spend the majority of our free time outdoors. When the weather is hot, the pool is the place to be. Since a lot of time gets spent around the pool, it's nice to make the poolside decorative and welcoming. Summer craft projects for outdoor decor can include
Adding curb appeal to your home can be as simple as trimming up old bushes or adding fresh landscaping. However, there is a lot you can do right from the front porch. It's important to first make your porch visible by taking care of any overgrown bushes or trees. Once you have a clear view,
A variety of beautiful sounds can be created from simple wind chimes. It all depends on what you use to make them for the sound they give off. See what some of the key elements are, for DIY wind chimes, to make them both pleasant sounding and decorative. There are a couple of outdoor decor
There are many good reasons to have an outdoor shower. If you have a cabin or cottage near a lake or river, you may want an outdoor shower to use after swimming, canoeing or fishing. Or, if you simply have a messy job to do outside, an outdoor shower makes a great place to rinse
I have a love/hate relationship with outdoor furniture. There are so many beautiful, and expensive, pieces with rich wood tone finishes and thick comfortable cushions. You can definitely create a setting that looks straight out of a magazine. And the look will last, left alone, for maybe a week. Because of weather, pollen, dirt, and
Summer holidays and just general good weather, bring about the desire for some outdoor entertaining. This, in turn, makes decorating the outdoor table at the top of the list for parties and barbecues. And, just like rustic decor is popular for inside the house, it also is a great theme for an outdoor table. I'll
Summer and warmer weather means much more time spent outdoors. This can lead to sprucing up our outdoor living spaces for entertainment and personal enjoyment. The hardest part can be no knowing where to start. Sometimes it helps to first come up with a theme. Since I like rustic styling, I tend to look for
Having a relaxing and enjoyable backyard doesn't have to cost a lot of money. You can even make it party ready and fun with some easy and decorative projects. To create a warm and inviting backyard, you may want to spruce it up with some fun decor accessories. Just like indoor spaces, the outside can