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  • Stori Modern Table and Chairs, and a Peacock

    Modern Outdoor Dining Furniture for the Victorian

    The furniture in this post was provided by Stori Modern. I have a fantasy version of our backyard in my…
    November 21, 2017
  • Back Porch, Overhead Shot | Making it Lovely

    A Porch for Cozy Outdoor Entertaining

    This post is brought to you by TargetStyle. Shop the new Home collection in stores and online. I don't think I've…
    May 24, 2016
  • Outdoor Lounge Area

    Looking Ahead to the Backyard

    I've been paying attention to outdoor seating areas, looking for ideas and thinking about what we're going to do with…
    June 26, 2013
  • New Outdoor Dining Table

    Our outdoor dining table went kaput this year. It was cheap, but we thought it would last longer than four…
    June 25, 2012
  • Social Space Makeover Contest Winners

    Thank you all for voting for your favorite finalist in the Social Space Makeover Contest! After a lot of drama…
    June 22, 2011
  • Pom Pom Peony Support

    I have a million peony bushes in the backyard (well, twelve or so), but I think the one nearest the…
    May 16, 2011
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  • Stori Modern Table and Chairs, and a Peacock

    Modern Outdoor Dining Furniture for the Victorian

    The furniture in this post was provided by Stori Modern. I have a fantasy version of our backyard in my head that the reality does…

    November 21, 20173 commentsExterior & Garden
  • Back Porch, Overhead Shot | Making it Lovely

    A Porch for Cozy Outdoor Entertaining

    This post is brought to you by TargetStyle. Shop the new Home collection in stores and online. I don’t think I’ve shown this porch much since…

    May 24, 201610 commentsExterior & Garden
  • Outdoor Lounge Area

    Looking Ahead to the Backyard

    I’ve been paying attention to outdoor seating areas, looking for ideas and thinking about what we’re going to do with the porches and small patio…

    June 26, 20137 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • New Outdoor Dining Table

    Our outdoor dining table went kaput this year. It was cheap, but we thought it would last longer than four years. The wood went rotten,…

    June 25, 201258 commentsOutside
  • Social Space Makeover Contest Winners

    Thank you all for voting for your favorite finalist in the Social Space Makeover Contest! After a lot of drama in the end, and a…

    June 22, 201124 comments'F' for Freebies, Outside
  • Pom Pom Peony Support

    I have a million peony bushes in the backyard (well, twelve or so), but I think the one nearest the egg chair might qualify for…

    May 16, 20112 comments'O' for Outdoors, Filing Cabinet, Wish List
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