Spell It OutBeing whimsical is all about being fun, fresh, and festive. In this garden display, tin letters deliver a welcoming message for plants and visitors alike. Note how the arrangement of the letters emphasizes the waterfall-like flow of the container plantings. Design Tip: Whimsical messages can elicit smiles. Make your own from tin, plastic, … More Whimsical Landscaping Design Ideas
Sit and Store ~ Just like window seats inside your home, built-in benches on the deck can be made to offer ample storage space below for outdoor games and decor. Cover the top of the benches with comfy cushions upholstered in fabrics that will stand up to the elements. Comfy outdoor throw pillows add another … More 9 Ways to Upgrade Your Deck
Get inspired with clever layout and pretty fabrics, furniture, and accents to transform your sun room, screened or covered porch into the most-used space in your home. Turn a Dead Corner into a DaybedThe typical furniture for many corners in sunrooms is a table and maybe a chair. But to take advantage of every square … More Sunroom, Screened and Covered Porch Decorating and Design Ideas
Hues You Can UsePaint dining chairs in bright colors and arrange them around a neutral tabletop. Distressed finishes and bold accessories give this open-air dining space even more personality. Front Door StyleSet a colorful tone to your home with a front door decked in a fresh hue. Choose a color that works with your home’s … More Colorful Touches for Outdoor Decorating
Whether you are putting your house on the market, just want a change, just bought a house or feel like your current house needs an update, you don’t have to spend a fortune adding curb appeal. Save money while you update your home’s outdoor appearance by putting your dollars to work on high-impact projects listed … More Curb Appeal on a Dime
Use these easy plant-by-numbers recipes to put together the most beautiful hanging baskets in your neighborhood. Create a ContrastEven though they’re old-fashioned, geraniums are still a top pick for hot, sunny spots — and they mix well with just about everything. (No wonder they’re tried-and-true favorites.) This red geranium is dressed up with a flowing … More DIY ~ Create Your Own Stunning Hanging Baskets
Gingham and Pearl 