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Outdoor parties are always a blast. When summer nights start to heat up, the possibilities in festivities only become wider. Backyard cooking classes, night swimming get-togethers, even 1960’s Mad Men style soirees! But wait, the ideas don’t stop there.

Now that we’re getting prepared to spend long hours outside, it’s time to dust the cobwebs off of the patio furniture and clean up those outdoor seat cushions.

Summer means the end of school and the start of a lot more outdoor entertaining. Whether you love to play, watch nature, or cook a feast, the outside living space of your home is just as important as the indoor space. Your backyard can be a field of grass, or a beautifully landscaped space ready for entertaining.

Let's face it, life gets busy. There’s your job, your child's activities to schedule around, medical appointments, family events, daily grocery shopping. Whew! It's a wonder that we ever meet our neighbors. Carving out time get to know them can be tough.

Herbs are the perfect plants for an indoor or outdoor container garden. Most can be grown anywhere as long as you give them enough sun (eight hours a day is optimal) – a windowsill, your front steps, on the patio, all will do. When winter comes, an outdoor pot can be moved indoors for year-round fresh herbs! In addition to bringing your meals something extra, herbs bring fragrance into your home.

This is a surprisingly easy addition to any backyard. People love to sit around a fire and talk on a cool fall evening. A fire pit adds excitement to any get together and it can turn a nice time into something really special. Kids love to toss sticks into the fire or roast marshmallows after dinner. Adults just like to put their feet up on its ledge and think about life.

Spices are an essential part of every kitchen. Whether your go-to is a pinch of salt and pepper or a tasty dash of saffron, a complete and easily accessible spice rack can make a huge difference in your cuisine.

Are you looking for something to spruce up your kitchen table? Or maybe you want a new decorative addition for your patio set? Succulent centerpieces are a great way to incorporate a bit of green into any table! Not only are succulents trendy, but they are also very low maintenance.

It’s garden season, and if you’ve been following our recent posts, you’ll know that we’re excited! Gardens are the perfect space to relax, entertain, or watch the kids play for the afternoon.

No matter how many cabinets are in the kitchen or buffets in the dining room, there are always pieces that you don't use often and would like to store away for a while. Your breakables – dishes and glasses – require special care when packing them for storage.