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Carpet Heads Out
Yes, yes, yes…creative minds have found yet another way to encourage you to invest in your outdoor decor. And resisting will be hard g…
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Divide and Conquer in 2010
Human nature is odd. People love outdoor spaces for that special air of freedom and the absence of walls…and what are people now buying? D…
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The Reinvention of the “Toi and Moi” Seat
If you browse through decor magazines presenting trends for 2010, you will notice the number of great twin seats, romantically called “…
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Gardening Accessories Go Design
As a rule of thumb, a traditional garden is made with 80% plants and 20% hardscaping and accessories. Modern gardens have the opposite ratio…
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Use that Wall: The Trellis Re-invents Itself
However small a patio or terrace may be, its walls are too often overlooked and under exploited when designing the space. In the late 90R…
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Forget Lawns, Go For Creative Grass
Two years ago, I attended the annual conference of The Society of Garden Designers in England. The chairman’s opening remarks were a b…
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Outdoor Gift Ideas: Give A Smile
I am not surprised that many are adding items for their outdoor spaces on their wishlist for the holiday season as the variety of stylish …
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Designs to Cheer Up Patios This Winter
A lovely white winter may be on the way but in the meantime a colorful one is also a great way to enjoy your outdoor space…whether you…
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Going Green? Go Full Monty With Zero Carbon Designs
Marketers’ “green washing” eco claims are still going strong! Through my trend and design tracking activities I have seen …
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Outdoor Textiles: Time for Creative Ambition
Outdoor textiles have been the neglected product area for outdoors. I have hardly seen any innovations since the beginning of the boom in ou…
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Outdoor Heating
If you are a movie lover, perhaps you have seen Hamlet, directed by Kenneth Branagh. The film kicks off with a shot of the old King lounging…
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Adopt the Lounge Attitude with Playful Outdoor Lighting
Lighting is the single most difficult thing to get right indoors. It can make or break a space, as lighting often affects our mood. Somehow …
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The Rise of Plug and Play Outdoor Cooking
Editor’s note: Please welcome our newest contributor, Anne Robert of The Outdoor Stylist and our newest weekly column, Get Out! I’ve…
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Carpet Heads Out
Yes, yes, yes…creative minds have found yet another way to encourage you to invest in your outdoor decor. And resisting will be hard g…
Get Out!
Divide and Conquer in 2010
Human nature is odd. People love outdoor spaces for that special air of freedom and the absence of walls…and what are people now buying? D…
Get Out!
Forget Lawns, Go For Creative Grass
Two years ago, I attended the annual conference of The Society of Garden Designers in England. The chairman’s opening remarks were a b…
Get Out!
Outdoor Textiles: Time for Creative Ambition
Outdoor textiles have been the neglected product area for outdoors. I have hardly seen any innovations since the beginning of the boom in ou…
Get Out!
Outdoor Heating
If you are a movie lover, perhaps you have seen Hamlet, directed by Kenneth Branagh. The film kicks off with a shot of the old King lounging…
Get Out!
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