Entry # 438, March 5, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! This last week has been a great kick off to the ‘ Home Renewal’ theme kickoff for Stagetecture this March. Landscaping and your home’s outdoor environment was a huge focus this week. I thought today would be a great Saturday to feature how to create a…
Guest Blog Entry #33, Entry #344, November 30, 2010 The outside of your home is often neglected when the fall and winter months set in. Although, the exterior of your home is the best place to focus on for home improvements when it is the ‘off season’. Materials may be cheaper in your area, laborers…
Guest Blog Entry #18, Entry #250, August 20, 2010 At the beginning of the summer I had a blog post on how to enjoy porches to gain inspiration for relaxing and entertaining. Today, my guest blogger shows us how to gain square footage in our home and save more money than the conventional addition. Of…
Entry #237, August 7, 2010 A few DIY Saturday’s ago I showed you how to install a water feature for your backyard. What backyard would be complete without a fire pit?! They can be used in the summer for evening s’mores and lighting up the backyard for your guests to gather around. In the winter…
Guest Blog Entry #15, (Entry #222) July 23, 2010 With my realization that summer is fleeting yesterday, I decided to embrace the idea of summer leaving – rather than stress about it! So what better way to embrace the idea, than imagining yourself lying on gorgeous outdoor furniture?! Guest blogger Joseph Freenor from CFT411 – Cabinet and…
Entry #213, July 15, 2010 It has been 95 degrees and up for the last week in Jacksonville, Florida. Coupled with the humidity, 105 is what it feels like, in the shade! I’ve always admired those who have swimming pools – but also never wanted one for myself. I suppose the paranoia of being responsible…
Entry #209, July 11, 2010 Summer outdoor furniture always makes me feel like grabbing my swimsuit, a big straw hat, sunglasses, and heading to the pool. I found these gorgeous pictures of modern luxury outdoor furniture from Trendir. These aren’t your average pieces of furniture. Each one has its own character. Look and see which…
Entry #123, June 26, 2010 Here we are, already at D.I.Y. Saturday #6 and next weekend is the 4th of July holiday. Are you planning on having guests over? Even if it’s just going to be you and the family watching fireworks from the backyard, how does the backyard look? For most of us, by…
Entry #117, June 20, 2010 Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there! What are you going to do with Dad today? Here are 3 activities that will help you enjoy your time with Dad, without killing your wallet! 1.) Visit your local Pottery Barn Kids for a Father’s Day Crafts Workshop. Find your…
Entry #111, June 13, 2010 Outdoor furniture is not cheap. Since our move into our new home, our outdoor patio has turned into a storage room of sorts… instead of a functioning place to sit and enjoy the outdoors! I was determined not to let the high prices of my favorite outdoor boutique store (shall…
Today, I’m already thinking of the holiday weekend coming up. My ultimate dream holiday weekend? To rest, relax and play with my family in a fabulous outdoor room. Whether you call them patio’s, porches, lanai’s, or outdoor rooms, they are for entertaining, and relaxing. Take a look at these wonderful outdoor spaces from Southern Living….
Next weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kick-off start to the summer. What are you and your family doing? Whatever you choose to do, the outdoors will naturally be a part of your plan. Martha Stewart has some great tips on how to get your outdoors ready. From your grill to the umbrella, bring…