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Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

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Outdoor living is a year-round topic on Hometalk. Hometalk members are busy planning and maintaining outdoor living spaces from the heat of summer to the cold of winter. Some folks are professionals who post gorgeous pictures of the outdoor living dreamscapes they've built. Other folks are DIYers who are revamping their outdoor living areas, building outdoor furniture, or planning an outdoor living room for the first time. Whether you're a novice or an expert, join a conversation about outdoor living rooms on Hometalk.



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  • Add twine and clip on a pack of seeds with a tiny clothespin.  The seed packs could then be party favors!
  • Print your Instagram pictures and secure them to the vase with baker's twine.  Fun for a bridal shower!
  • Slip 12" pickets inside a rubber band and add a wired ribbon.
  • Cut an initial out of sheet moss and attach to burlap ribbon.
  • 4 ways to decorate plain vases for parties!
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4 Ways to Decorate a Plain Vase for a Garden Party

I love to host parties! But, I typically have very little time to throw them together. These are 4 quick and inexpensive ways to dress up a plain glass vase for a centerpiece. These ideas ...»
would be perfect for showers or birthday parties as well!

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DaisyMaeBelle - Melissa Murfreesboro, TN 6 minutes ago
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  • The Shade Path garden: Variegated Solomon Seal (Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum') in front of the blue flowers of Brunnera 'Jack Frost'. 1
  • View down the Shade Path this May... forget-me-nots (Myosotis), chartreuse inflorescence of Euphorbias, hosta, ferns and many others.
  • Forget-me-not-like flowers of Brunnera 'Jack Frost'
  • Our new Fothergilla bush is flowering this month, and goes so nicely with the Euphorbia!
  • This pretty patch work is of a lungwort (Pulmonaria) and a wood spurge (Euphorbia).
  • Tulip 'White Parrot'...Parrot tulips are known for their unusual markings and shape. It is a nice, frilly addition to the front of the sunny end of this garden that is mostly in shade.
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Scenes From the Shade Path Garden

Here are some views of our Shade Path garden from the past couple of weeks. I love when it turns to this blue and white phase... so peaceful...
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Julie @ Wife, Mother, Gar... Pittsburgh, PA Yesterday
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    Debby Boyle 12 minutes ago
    Very pretty! I have been trying to plant in my woods along the paths and I can't seem to get ...»
    stuff to go out there. SAD!!

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  • I have created a little conversation area in this small corner of my front porch. 1
  • I made a simple slipcover for the cushions on the rocker.
  • Vintage accessories add some charm.
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Time to Get the Front Porch Ready for Summer

The cushions are ready with their weather-proof material, the pillows are in the swing, and I am ready for a big glass of sweet tea!
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DaisyMaeBelle - Melissa Murfreesboro, TN 2 days ago
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    DaisyMaeBelle - Melissa 18 minutes ago
    The lattice is something that my dad and I built just for that purpose. We built it about 5 ...»
    years ago, so I am not even sure what kind of wood we used? We just used scraps from his shop!

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  • Great space for entertaining.
  • Perfect spot for a Roundboy wood fired pizza oven.
  • Just an afternoon and the help of a friend and the Roundboy oven is ready. Each piece weighs around 70 lbs and no tools required.
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  • Ready to bake pizza!
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Beautiful Deck and Roundboy Oven Installation.

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Roundboy Outdoor Products Mountain Top, PA 20 minutes ago
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  • Outdoor kitchen with the Roundboy oven builders kit.

Outdoor Kitchen Using the Roundboy Oven Builders Kit.

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Roundboy Outdoor Products Mountain Top, PA 36 minutes ago
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  • I added a bit of fun to my screen porch with an easy outdoor porch light!
  • I used 2 large & 3 medium grapevine balls. Two strands of white lights (50 count) with brown wires make these little orbs glow-a birch branch holds the lights and burlap ribbon hold up the branch!
  • I threaded the lights into the balls and tied them in place with garden twine to make sure the glow was uniform...
  • It's easy to get the lights inside the grapevine by gently moving the tiny vines apart.
  • Balancing a birch branch between 2 chairs, I played around with the placement of the balls (which are attached with twine) until I liked the look...
  • I ran the cord up the twine and connected it to a white extension cord that I hid between one of the loops of burlap ribbon which holds the branch. (the other end of the burlap ribbon is attached to the ceiling w/ eye hooks)
  • The light makes such a nice glow and doesn't obstruct our view during the day! 1
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Easy DIY Outdoor Light!

I'm doing a screen porch makeover at the moment and wanted to add a bit of light over the drop-leaf table. Using some grapevine balls and white lights with brown wires I put together an little porch chandy in no time!

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All Things Heart and Home Marietta, GA 2 days ago
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    I love that idea!
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  • American flags were added to the deck planters planted with white begonias, blue ageratum and red fuchsias.
  • Wrap silverware bundles in a paper doily and tie with jute twine!
  • Baby's Breath & Carnations in a blue-tinted mason jar with a few little flags make a quick patriotic centerpiece.
  • Coordinating napkins and plates and a woven basket tote add to the fun!
  • Grandmom's potatoe salad ~ the best ever!
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Patriotic Picnic BBQ ~ Happy Memorial Day !

For Flag Day, Memorial Day or July Fourth, why not use some inexpensive decorations to highlight the holiday? Using a blue and white pin-striped sheet, paper doilies, jute twine, mason ...»
jars and flag accents can turn your picnic table red, white and blue! Go through to my blog post for recipes for the best Chicken BBQ sauce ever and my grandmother's homemade potato salad too!

http://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/july-4...

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Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE 6 hours ago
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    Barb Rosen 2 hours ago
    Lorraine Edwards ~ we should do this again!
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  • House after painting, hardscaping and steps...(clothesline-gone!)
  • Plantings in the retaining wall...
  • King Neptune added a great water feature and serenity.
  • Landscape lighting and inground sprinklers finished.
  • Our dog loved to hang out in the garden!
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Landscape Undertaking in NJ!

We purchased a neglected "fixer upper" in NJ back in 2001. I envisioned an interesting space, with a unique deck that would blend into EP Henry pavers for the hardscaping, round steps ...»
rather than angular, and used cut-down mailbox posts for the railing balustrades. It was our little backyard oasis!

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Lorraine Edwards Wilmington, DE 15 hours ago
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    Jenny Belman 2 hours ago
    Looks really nice and contemporary! I like the way you have designed your backyard.
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  • Empty deck space that needs some personality and style!
  • By adding some simple pieces, you can create a welcoming space for you and your guests.
  • Outdoor pillows and a gorgeous garden seat add so much.
  • Add color and texture to your outdoor space to add interest.
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Tips for Creating a Beautiful Outdoor Space

I'm sharing some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space for your wants and needs. I've taken an empty deck space and added some simple pieces to fill it and create a gorgeous space. ...»

http://www.houseontheway.com/beyond-the-gril... #ad #DigIn

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House on the Way - Leslie Lexington, KY 5 hours ago
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  • Fire in a Roundboy oven

Roundboy Oven All Fired Up!

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Roundboy Outdoor Products Mountain Top, PA 15 minutes ago
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