At Brimfield, my big score was a 1960's coffee and console table set in a light blonde wood. I snatched up the two pieces for $80 total, assuming they would be fun DIY projects to work on this summer. See, my living room is mostly dark wood, and I thought the pale pieces would never work with my style. But then I got them home, and to my surprise, really loved the fair finish. Inspired by the serene spaces above, I'm going to give the sandy shade a try.

Figueira Swing Chair

• $149
• CB2

Part of the Novogratz's Brasil Collection, this colorful, relaxing hangout reflects the family's carefree days at their Brasilian vacation home. I wouldn't mind channeling some of that. If you're really adventurous, hang it indoors.

A few weeks ago Jason wrote about blue outdoor furniture to match the springtime of his dreams, and now that it's finally sunny here in Chicago, I've decided to compile a roundup of yellow furniture to match mine. Here's a list of ten sunny tables, bistro sets, chairs, lounges, and rockers, all for under $200.

I read this morning on one of my favorite garden blogs (Black Walnut Dispatch) that it was once a very common thing for gardeners to avoid the color magenta because people associated it with poison —  arsenic was once commonly used in pesticides, giving crops that had been dusted with it a magenta color. 

We have a deck with a great view, and I thoroughly enjoy it. But lately, all I want to do is sit on an old-fashioned porch, partially hidden in the shade of a wide roof, and watch the world go by. The only problem is that I'm not a traditionalist when it comes to furnishings. Porch swings tend to conjure up Southern wonders of times gone by. Beautiful, to be sure, but not my style.

You've got your outdoor TV, your outdoor speakers and your outdoor pouf. The only thing left to create a comfy outdoor living room is the sofa. Here are ten options to choose from, ranging in price from $300 to $4,000. 

Now that we're almost at the end of April, we can really start seeing the light at the end of the cold, dark and rainy wintertime tunnel. It seems like a good time to look back at all of our coverage of outdoor furniture. Dig in, find your favorites and take it outside!

While white seating inside the house may feel like a risky proposition, especially for the butterfingers among us, white outdoor seating is a safe bet. The finishes on all of these white seating options are washable so there's little risk of red wine and chocolate stains. Plus, they're all so nice looking you may want to use them indoors, too. Go ahead, you rule breaker, you. We won't tell anyone.

Last week I looked at the year's best outdoor dining chairs so this week it's all about tables. As with the chairs, there are a lot of great options out there right now, in a range of modern styles. There are a couple of repeats from previous years but all the others are brand new for 2013. 

The versatility of the pouf is one of the reasons it such a mainstay in home decorating. It's an ottoman, table and extra seating all in one. That versatility is also what makes the pouf perfect for outdoor decorating — especially if your outdoor space consists of a small balcony or fire escape.