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From Great Baths to Great Backyards: The Story of the Swimming Pool

Posted by Linda Trzyna on Jun 11th 2026

If you’re a swimmer, propelling yourself across the water may seem second nature. However, unlike most mammals, swimming does not come naturally to humans. In fact, our body structure is more suited to drowning than swimming!Remember, someone had to teach you how to swim and it took a lot of practice to learn to swim well.When Did People First Learn to Swim?Anthropologists believe th … read more

From Great Baths to Great Backyards: The Story of the Swimming Pool

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7 Unforgettable Pool Party Themes to Make This Summer the Best Yet

Jun 8th 2026

With summer getting into full swing, now’s the time to gather pool party ideas to host some amazing summertime entertainment!A little extra planning can turn ordinary pool days into extraordinary events. Start with a pool party theme that sets the tone for games, decorations, drinks and munchies.Christmas Central offers seven imaginative pool party themes to add a fun spin to your su … read more

7 Unforgettable Pool Party Themes to Make This Summer the Best Yet

The Backyard Resort Trend: How to Make Your Patio Feel Like a Vacation

Posted by Linda Trzyna on Jun 4th 2026

Not everyone can escape on a resort vacation, yet we still want to feel transported and pampered. That’s why more homeowners than ever are creating backyard spaces that feel luxurious and spa-like.From outdoor kitchens to open-air movie theaters, bougie backyards are in.Granted, it’s quite possible to spend as much money elevating your yard’s aesthetic as you would on a luxury vacati … read more

The Backyard Resort Trend: How to Make Your Patio Feel Like a Vacation

Outdoor Decor: Usher in Summer with an Unexpected New Color

Jun 2nd 2026

Summer is all about color. Colorful clothes, colorful flowers, even colorful party decorations and pool floats.Summer also means spending more time outdoors - having fun in the pool, chilling by the lake, gathering around the fire pit and visiting on the patio.Naturally, then, summer is the perfect season to bring more color to your outdoor decor. Adding an unexpected new color can i … read more

Outdoor Decor: Usher in Summer with an Unexpected New Color

Chelsea Flower Show Says 'Yes' to Gnomes Again

Posted by Linda Trzyna on May 27th 2026

If you need further evidence that whimsy has returned to the garden, consider the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show.Britain's premiere gardening event, organized by the Royal Horticulture Society, lifted a long-standing ban on garden gnomes this year as part of a fundraiser that invited celebrities to decorate whimsical garden statues. The “celebrity gnomes” were then auctioned off, raising m … read more

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