Last week we looked at the best outdoor dining tables on the market this year — but what's a table without seating? We're back this week with our look at the best outdoor dining chairs. From low priced IKEA to mid-range Crate and Barrel, these chairs are standouts for the design, quality and price. More

Finding a reprieve in a colorful escape somewhere along the coast of Mexico, swaying in a hammock with a margarita in hand, would be the perfect way to melt away the stress of city life.

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Just like furniture for inside the home, outdoor pieces are best when they serve more than one purpose. That's why our ears perked up when we learned about Brookbend's line of multi-purpose outdoor furniture - like the cabinet above that opens up to serve as a buffet. More

Midsummer may seem a little late in the season to start decorating your outdoor space but it's actually kind of perfect. Retailers are starting to discount their summer furniture and if you get your space set up now, you'll be able to enjoy it well into autumn. We've rounded up 12 of the best outdoor dining table options — 6 for small spaces and 6 for spreading out. More

This is a wonderfully ambitious summer project for those of you with a little time on your hands, from Los Angeles "maker" John Gleeson Connolly. Comment below if you'd like to see a more detailed how-to! More

While visiting a friend in Minneapolis over the weekend, I came across an article in the Star Tribune about the resurgence of American made products. It was in this article that I learned about Jordan, Minnesota-based outdoor furniture manufacturer By the Yard. More

With the recent heat wave that stretched across the nation, we'd be excused for thinking we live in the desert when we're actually plunked in the middle of the city. All this desert weather has us turning an eye toward lovely terracotta accessories for the home. From trendy side tables to a cute little pig grill, check out these 10 terracotta finds from around the web. More

Location: Kansas City, Missouri & Online
Specialty: Handmade, heirloom quality modern furniture
Price Range: ($$$) High-End


We've no sooner put together our list of favorite American furniture makers and now we're already seeing folks to add to next year's list. Like Edwin Blue, for instance. The craftspeople at Edwin Blue create modern heirloom-quality furniture in a century-old stable in Kansas City. More

Friends for over 20 years, Mary Gray and Annette Goliti Gutierrez both wanted to start a business together. With a deep love of design and a history in the film industry, they took a great leap of faith in opening a garden store. With absolutely no retail experience whatsoever but a great deal of enthusiasm and ideas they decided to open Potted. More

From sea to shining sea and every limpid pool in between - blue represents peace and calm to me. Deep indigo, nautical navy, electrifying cobalt, cool cerulean, tantalizing turquoise and the most subtle of sky - each imbued with a wonderful wistfulness, the promise of refreshment, of longing and delight. More