The Makings Of A Mid Century Modern Path
Mid Century enthusiast Jenn Ski wasn't fulled settled on having the traditional straight and narrow front walkway. Instead she turned to decades past for inspiration when it came to pouring her own c...
Posts tagged “Outdoor”
Bat Door Knocker
We rely on Whitechapel Ltd. for solid, high-quality home hardware. Their offerings are understated and reliably classic, so we certainly didn't expect to find Halloween-themed decor there. But sure ...
Look! Rothko-esque Landscapes
We've been spending a lot of time way out in the country lately. Early in the morning, the views from our house look like a Mark Rothko painting. The grasses are still covered with dew and the sun h...
Amazing Tents & Tipis
Today is the first (official) day of fall and we're past the time when we should be writing about tents, but we're feeling a little wistful about the passing of summer. As we cross the threshold int...
The Labor Day List: What's on Yours?
If a day off work for Labor Day only means that you'll instead labor away on your home, we're curious what's on your to-do list. If the weather holds and you've got any outdoor space at all, we recomm...
Giant House Numbers in Toronto
This house, designed by Barton Myers Associates, is on a 25' wide infill lot in Toronto. The home's house numbers are printed in story-high lettering on the glass front facade......
Make This! Inexpensive DIY Hammock
A good portion of the country has some truly amazing weather right now, most of which is perfect for hanging out in a hammock, reading a good book, or catching some shut eye. Learn how to make one, ...
Look! One Des Moines Commute
A friend in Des Moines recently shared with me his enviable commute to work. He bikes daily, and often chooses this scenic route over a more direct path:...
The $5 Front Porch Makeover
Before & After
There's something to be said about adding a little curb appeal to your home. The hard part is, when budgets are tight, you're usually budgeting most your funds for inside purchases and upgrades. Th...
Holy, Amazing Outdoor Patio Transformation!
When we last caught a glimpse of what Eve Tombley was up to she was making things bright and bold inside, but now her efforts have turned outdoors with the help of her husband. They transformed the...
Totally Crazy Garage Door Covers
Ever wanted a sports car in the garage? What about a million dollars? Or a giant alligator? These printed tarps allow just that and cover your garage door, giving the illusion that there's somet...
Look! An Antique Headboard Trellis
When this green thumb came across a worn antique brass headboard in a second-hand shop, her thoughts turned not to the bedroom but the garden......
Escape at Home: The Front Porch
Escapes need not be any further than the front porch. If your home has a porch, it's just a step outside. If you're in the city, the front stoop can be a great place to spend a summer evening, too. ...
Brittany's Improvised Outdoor Dinner Party
Brittany sent us an email and some photos of a recent dinner party that she hosted. She took two excuses for not having a party (small apartment and summer heat) and simply threw them out the window -...
Look! Pets on Porches
Montreal
One walk. Two porches. One beautifully composed porch made a comfy place for a cat to curl up (above). The other porch......
Look! Front Yard Hammock
Montreal
Sure, you might expect to spot hammocks all over people's outdoor spaces in a warmer climate. But Montreal gets only a few gorgeous warm-weather months. That doesn't stop Montrealers, though: the ci...
Eco-Friendly Camping Tips
Canadian Living
We, like many others, are looking forward to escaping to the great outdoors this summer. When we read these green camping tips in Canadian Living, we were reminded to tread lightly upon the beautifu...
Vertical Urban Camping: Crazy or Convenient?
Have you seen the latest ideas when it comes to camping? We're going to urban areas and straight up in the air! It would offer great views, allow you to camp in densely populated and exposed areas,...
Look! Temporary Deck on the Sidewalk
Along Chicago Avenue, outside French/Mexican restaurant Mexique, we spotted this temporary deck constructed on top of the sidewalk from wooden deck tiles. We immediately thought it would be a great ...
Concrete Screens
We see a lot of mid-century concrete screens around that haven't been very well maintained. Our first thought of concrete screens is one of derelict old motels or something. But then we remind ourse...
Look! Two Balconies We're Always Staring At
Every time we walk past these two balconies we end up stopping and staring. Maybe it's because they come in a pair, so when we look at them together we imagine a world full of such well-tended balco...
Outdoor Inspiration: Guerrilla Gardening in Athens, Greece
One of the first things we learned during our two week stay in Greece: "There are almost no parks and green spaces in Athens" (in the words of our Athens-born friend and resident). On our first full ...
Modern Backyard Sheds
ModernShed.ca
Not to be mistaken with the Seattle-based Modern Shed, ModernShed.ca is from Ottawa, Ontario... ...
My Great Outdoors: Josh & Heather's DIY Gabion Fence
Name: Heather & Josh Location: Chicago, IL Type of space: Back yard patio and fence Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: When we first moved into our house, the back yard patio w...
Before & After: 5 Great Outdoor Makeovers from Domino
Over the years, along with many fab interiors, Domino featured some sweet outside spaces. We especially liked the makeovers - nothing beats a good before and after to motivate and inspire! We take a ...
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