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Su Casa member Kimpossible recently bought a new outdoor living set for her back patio from Walmart. It's a great set, with such warm colors, ideal for Summer entertaining. She says, "I have plans to either buy an outdoor rug for the set or paint one on the concrete if I can't find one reasonably priced." While I love her creative concept of painting a rug onto the concrete, I'm wary of it. Any Read more
Indoor/outdoor rugs can add instant picnicking or dining space to your deck or backyard. They're also super kid-friendly, since they don't absorb stains. If you're considering adding one to your outdoor space, look for one that's made from recycled content. This Reclaimed Oriental Rug ($45) is made from recycled soda bottles and plastic packaging. Do You Have an Indoor/Outdoor Read more
Overstock.com can be a wonderful shopping treasure — kind of like a low-rent ShopStyle. But, unless you have the patience to dig through its wealth of tacky inventory, it is a pain in the bottom. Since I noticed that they have a vast selection of outdoor rugs, and I told you that outdoor rugs were a must-have this month, I decided to be a good friend and weed through them for you. Overstock Read more
As always, when it's time for a holiday weekend, everyone's looking forward to the extra day off — as well as the sales and discounts. Memorial Day is no different. Although we've given you the lowdown on which products you should keep an eye out for, here are a couple of great sales going on: Amazon: Up to 60 percent off select women's, men's, and children's clothing. Macy's: 15 percent off Read more
We recently swung by the Fall press previews for Crate & Barrel, CB2, and Land of Nod, and were utterly delighted by the new Fall lines. Most of these pieces won't be available until July, so you're getting an exclusive peek at what to expect from these companies in the coming months — make sure to bookmark your favorites so you can look for them online or in-store after July. Here are some Read more
Investing in outdoor furniture can quickly break your budget, which is why we've pulled together dozens of finds that will satisfy your decorating desires and your need to stay below a certain price point. From ottomans to chairs, patio tables, wooden rugs, and much more, we've found all that you'll need to get your patio, deck, or backyard picture-perfect this Spring and Summer. Read more
Billy Joel's Miami Beach mansion is on the market.— Curbed These designer tricks will add comfort to your home sweet home.— House Beautiful Try these outdoor furniture cleaning tips to make your patio shine. — Real Simple Tour a grand estate in New York. — Houzz Organize your bookshelf in these 7 unique ways. — Stylelist Home This muscari and poppy bouquet will majorly impress Mom. Read more
We're absolutely smitten with the look of Wes Anderson's new film Moonrise Kingdom. Retro-inspired scout gear, ranging from Davy Crockett hats to fishing creel purses, has us longing to recreate a quirky outdoor adventure of our own. We have our eye on inventive accessories like corkscrew wine glass holders ($14 for a set of two) that can easily be staked into soft soil. Or a portable seat ($60) Read more
I'm excited to present a post from guest writer, eco lifestyle expert, and all-around awesome guy Danny Seo. As a former magazine editor, I produced and styled dozens of decorating and entertaining stories for a number of publications including Country Home, Better Homes & Gardens, Elle, Everyday With Rachael Ray, and InStyle. Every shoot was different than the next one in terms of style Read more
