There is a quiet nursery near where I live - it is one of those places that you can easily drive by every day for a lifetime and never pay attention to, until one day you just pull in - and then suddenly you can't imagine that you missed something so extraordinary for so long. Bonsai West is that kind of place. I first stopped in a couple summers ago and was blown away but went back today to share its magic with you. More

Doormats can say a lot about a person. Often, they're the first impression a visitor has of you when they walk up to your door, so make that first impression count! More

This past Spring and Summer we put a particular focus on outdoor content, complete with a subject specific Outdoor Channel and lots of posts devoted to getting out of the apartment. As part of that focus, we of course paid special attention to outdoor gear for small spaces. Because, let's face it, if you have only a fire escape or small balcony, you still need to make the most of it!

• 10 Outdoor Finds: Under $10
• Best Hammocks 2012
• Red, White & Blue Goes Modern: BBQ Goods with Style
• Summer Essentials: 9 Small Space Grills
• Reclaimed Wood Outdoor Furniture
• Patio Pop: Neon Accents for Outdoor Rooms
• Best Outdoor Dining Chairs 2012
• The Most Bella Bells (Plus A Few Wind Chimes For Good Measure)
• Take a Seat: 5 Fab Outdoor Chairs
• 8 Super Helpful, Totally Worth Schlepping Camping Accessories More

LED Christmas lights have been popping up everywhere and they're being pushed as the future. Sure, they might use a fraction of the energy of conventional lights, run cooler, last longer, and shine brighter, but are they worth the huge price increase? Find out what your extra holiday dollars buys you! More

Energy efficient and bright LEDs are popping up at more and more retailers in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors (even warm white). Below are some of our current favorites, and if you are planning to upgrade to LEDs, you can find information on how to recycle your old lights here. More

For that person on your list who would rather be out skiing a black diamond or winter camping then spending time stuck indoors this holiday season, check out this list of great gifts for the adventuring spirit. More

Candlelight is even lovelier when your candle holder is also beautiful. These special vessels have luxe materials and elegant designs to elevate any basic taper, votive or pillar. More

I've seen these clever little dinosaur planters around the blogosphere for a few months now, and I had assumed that they were are DIY project (and I suspect that with a little effort they could be). But then I discovered Shelterblack and their cleverly styled garden products. More

As we learned last month in a quick history of the garden stool, these handy and often colorful little seats have been used in China for at least 1,000 years. We see garden stools in a lot of today's homes, too. They're great to tuck under a table for emergency seating and they can stand in as a makeshift side table as well. Plus, as their name would suggest, they can be used outdoors. More

Were you a little jealous when you read about the Siegels' Versailles-inspired home? Well, if you have chickens, the Versailles lifestyle can be yours (and theirs)! Retailer Neiman Marcus is now offering the Beau Coop, a Petit Trianon for your chickens, all for $100,000. More