What’s in Your Fifthroom? TAGS: barbecue | cabana | fifthroom | gazebo | outdoor dining | outdoor retreat | pergola | sunroom Close your eyes and picture it – your ultimate Fifthroom. What does it look like? Where would it be? Is it a space inside your home, or an outdoor retreat? …Continue reading →

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY TAGS: garden bugs | garden pests | gardening | grubs | lady bug | praying mantis Bugs, that is! Anyone who has gardened for a while has encountered their share of bugs in the garden. Some are instantly recognizable, like the ladybug, and others are head-scratchingly …Continue reading →

Fifthroom Trends for 2012 TAGS: aluminum furniture | ceiling fans | outdoor design trends 2012 | outdoor furniture | outdoor lamps | patio | wicker Tired of the same old patio furniture, arranged in the same old boring way? There are some new and exciting trends for 2012 to help spruce up your “fifthroom,” including …Continue reading →

TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE TAGS: bluebonnets | flowers | gardening | gardens | Indian Paintbrush | poppies In many areas of the country right now, we are being treated to a spring explosion of wildflowers. From rural meadows to urban roadsides, wildflowers are not only a stunning …Continue reading →

GET CHECKERED! TAGS: checkered | checkered designs | gardens | landscaping | outdoor design | pathway | terra cotta | trending patterns I just returned home from a flower and garden show visit where I was treated to 10 incredible display gardens featuring incredible plant styling, stunning art pieces and mind-boggling creativity. …Continue reading →

Perk Up Your Patio TAGS: barbecue | cook out | fifthroom | grilling | patio | patio furniture | picnic tables | poolside As we round out the last week in March – closing out a winter that featured record-breaking warm temperatures in many parts of the country – I can’t help but …Continue reading →

LANDSCAPING TO SELL TAGS: bistro | home selling tips | landscape | landscaping | outdoor planting | selling your home If you’re like millions of other people across the country, you’re in the middle of getting your house ready to put on the market. We all know what to do …Continue reading →

The Perfect Pergola TAGS: arbors | gardens | outdoor comfort | outdoor design | outdoor furniture | outdoor living | pegolas With springtime fast approaching, many of us are looking outside and itching to spruce up our yards. It can be a great time to add something new to your outdoor …Continue reading →

Unique Expressions of Love TAGS: cedar chests | garden furniture | hearts | hope chests | outdoor furniture | Valentine's Day Valentine’s Day is typically celebrated with flowers, fancy dinners and boxed chocolates. But all of those things are temporary indulgences. Flowers wilt, and dinners and chocolates are quickly consumed and …Continue reading →

Keep Thinking Spring! TAGS: bird feeders | bird houses | mailboxes | outdoor structures | weathervanes A few weeks ago, we talked about looking past the snowy and cold weather to picture improvements to your outdoor living spaces. We talked about ways to spruce up your …Continue reading →