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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

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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

Little Garden Gnomes Bring Big Whimsy to the Yard

Posted by Linda Trzyna on May 26th 2026

Garden gnomes are quirky little statues that pop up in flower beds throughout America and Europe. But where did gnomes come from? Love them or leave them, gnomes have an interesting history.For hundreds of years, these mythical beings have figured in folklore and legends in cultures across Europe, from Germany to Iceland.The word gnome is believed to come from the Latin “gnomus” or G … read more

Little Garden Gnomes Bring Big Whimsy to the Yard

Americana Decorations: This is the Year to Go All-Out on Red, White and Blue Decor

Posted by Linda Trzyna on May 21st 2026

America celebrates summer with a number of true-blue, flag-waving celebrations. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we march in parades, attend picnics, host barbecues and family reunions. We head for the beach, the lake or the hills for a little adventure, rolling down highways or soaring from sea to shining sea.The casual freedom summer represents for many is revealed in a wide ar … read more

Americana Decorations: This is the Year to Go All-Out on Red, White and Blue Decor

Start Summer with a Bang: Our Most Spectacular 4th of July Decorations for 2026

Posted by Linda Trzyna on May 20th 2026

Get ready to kick off summer with a bang! With Fourth of July just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than by decking out your home in spectacular red white and blue decorations?Whether you’ll be hosting a backyard barbecue or simply want to do a little flag waving, Christmas Central can get your celebration started with our top picks for Fourth of July decor.Send patrio … read more

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