Some fathers don't like a lot of fuss. They embrace the idea that less is more, and most appreciate design that is clean, pure and simple in form. Here's a list of my favorites for the minimally-inclined Dad... More

Cheap-o tiki torches are fine and dandy but they don't hold up to the outdoor elements very long before they need to be chucked into the garbage. Try this fresh take on torches using old wine bottles and basic hardware supplies and you'll have outdoor torches for many moons. More

Anthropologie's Blocked planters were so popular that they sold out. Not to be discouraged by a lack of access, Kate of Design*Sponge set out to make them herself. Much like the Jonathan Adler inspired vases, all it takes are re-imagined scrap materials and a little time, to make these planter doppelgängers. More

Summer's coming... and bonfires on the beach have never been easier. Just bring the Light 'n Go Bonfire Log, light the wick, and enjoy the ambiance. More

I'm smitten with these elegant DIY party lights made from cupcake liners. I came across this project on Oh Happy Day and immediately thought of you, my fellow DIYers. Ok, technically I first thought of cupcakes, but then I thought of all of you. More

If you want to add a dose of summer inspiration to your home, consider woven accessories and furniture. They evoke afternoon barbecues, sun soaked days in the garden, and picnic-inspired dinner parties. They're quintessential summer pieces, perfect for when the weather is hot and the parties are casual. More

A recent transplant from a 400-square-foot apartment in Brooklyn to a single family home in the midwest, I'm on a hunt for something I haven't given much thought in my adult life: garden hose storage. And it ain't pretty: More

While Americans are kicking off summer by BBQing today, the British are preparing to kickoff summer next weekend during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration. Parks throughout England will be filled with revelers setting up picnics in the park. Here is a roundup of the essentials you need for celebrating the Jubilee stateside. More

Touches of neon have been creeping into our homes and wardrobes as of late, and it's starting a patio invasion as well. In a natural setting with mixed textures and materials, neon is a real standout. Whether you're a neon newbie or already a convert, here's how to work these brights into your outdoor space. More

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It's hard to classify Judy Maxwell Home. It's kind of a gift shop but it's also a house of curiosities. It's an art gallery where you can also pick up a lifesize talking Power Ranger. Oh, and you might run into owner Joan Cusack, too. More