14 Ridiculously Chic Pieces to Glam Up Your Outdoor Space


Updated 05/23/12 10:43 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Luxury Outdoor Furniture on the Market

When it comes to outdoor decorating, it never hurts to dream big. Sure, your reality may be an Adirondack chair and a picnic blanket in your backyard, but what are you really imagining for your space? A cane chaise lounge designed by a 20th century icon? A postmodern take on the humble hammock? Keep clicking to see the luxurious piece we've chosen for your fantasy patio. Read more

Pretty in Pink in the Garden For Teatime


Updated 08/25/11 10:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Feminine Outdoor Decorating Ideas

Here's a post from OnSugar blog House of Anais: It's Sunday, the brunch day, and one of the last days of Summer, meaning that as much time as possible should be spent outdoors enjoying the sun and the blooming garden. This garden tea party setup in an old walled garden just looks perfect with its pretty-in-pink décor and that ribboned parasol. What a great idea! Like what you see? Start Read more

Cool Idea: A Picnic Table For Winos


Updated 05/01/12 4:24 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Wine Cooler Picnic Table at Medlock Ames

Any furniture that supports my wining and dining habits is all right by me, but I think I've found the love of my life in a picnic table. Medlock Ames's recently opened tasting room in Healdsburg, CA, clearly has plenty of wine to serve. With that in mind, architect Luke Wade cleverly retrofitted an old picnic table with a galvanized steel wine cooler built into one of the slats. It seems easy Read more

Restoration Hardware's Outdoor Summer Sale


Updated 07/20/11 2:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Restoration Hardware Outdoor Sale

Can you believe that we're already halfway through the month of July? Summer's such a precious and fleeting season that you really must spend every possible moment outdoors. What better way enjoy the season than by lounging on a beautiful new piece of outdoor furniture? Restoration Hardware has all of its outdoor furniture lines on sale, and I'm hard pressed to pick a favorite. Read more

Before and After: From Work Bench to Potting Bench


Updated 07/08/11 4:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Potting Bench DIY Makeover

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member ourfifthhouse from The Girls' Guide to Gardening group: I'm not an expert gardener; I'm a novice. Right now I pretty much stick to planting in pots, but someday I dream of creating a lovely backyard garden. I decided to create a little potting station on my patio where I can play and learn. I had this old work bench that my father in law made for us Read more

Artists and DIYers Transform the Ubiquitous White Lawn Chair


Updated 06/09/11 12:32 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make Over White Plastic Lawn Chairs

In any town, nearly anywhere across the world, you're likely to come across the ubiquitous white plastic lawn chair. This monoblock design can be stacked, left out in the rain, easily transported, and used for a variety of outdoor events, from tailgating to backyard parties. That said, it's a chair that I am endlessly tired of looking at — and I'll admit, there are a couple of these chairs Read more

5 Fab Sets of Folding Patio Furniture


Updated 05/31/11 8:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Folding Outdoor Patio Table and Chair Sets

I just returned from Lowe's with a brand-new, ravishing red, folding patio furniture set for the "balcony" of my exterior staircase — the few square feet of outdoor space I can call my own. I'm so excited to relax there in the evenings this Summer with a glass of wine and some hors d'œuvres. My set of two chairs and a table was a fantastic deal at $98. Better yet, the best feature is that Read more

Love It or Hate It? CB2 Tie-1-On Sectional


Updated 09/30/11 10:47 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Modern Outdoor Furniture and Lounge Chairs

CB2's new overscaled Tie-1-On sectional is a weather-friendly, water-resistant polyester chair with black nylon straps that allows you to tie two chairs together for a loveseat, sofa, etc. It's basically a bean bag chair for the outdoors with an extra convertible feature. I don't have a backyard pool or lawn to decorate, so it may be a moot point, but I think I'd prefer a cushioned, teak chaise Read more

Before and After: A Spring Porch Update


Updated 07/20/11 1:36 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Porch Decorating Ideas

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member EllenM4488 from the Su Casa group: The porch in our house is my sanctuary in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. It is my favorite room in the house. I love to curl up with a book and drink some coffee in the mornings or sit with a glass of wine in the evenings. The room has an awesome lofty ceiling with a fan and windows that allow a nice breeze to Read more