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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

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

Chelsea Flower Show Says 'Yes' to Gnomes Again

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

Indulge Your Whimsical Side with Fun New Garden Decor

May 5th 2026

“Whimsy” is sparking interest in home and garden decor – and it’s easy to see why. This fun, colorful decorating trend meshes perfectly with the time of year. The cusp of summer bursts with color and energy, so it’s only natural to want to incorporate that exuberance into your own expression of seasonal joy.But how do you incorporate whimsical decor into your current aesthetic?The tr … read more

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