I came across this sweet wrapping tutorial from Studio DIY, and I cannot wait to recreate it. It's the perfect wrapping idea for all of those summer bridal showers and birthday parties. You can clip a few flowers from your garden, or use it as an excuse to buy a pretty bouquet from the farmer's market.

She was a tad late, but spring is finally in full swing down in Charleston, and we are taking advantage of every opportunity to enjoy it outdoors. The sandbox has become a favorite hangout for my daughter, and I've learned a few tricks to make our sandy experiences a bit more enjoyable. Keeping three simple items nearby is the key to smart sand play.

I'm pretty enchanted by Katwijk aan Zee's little cottage on the beach in the Netherlands. When I was growing up in California, we often camped at the beach. Usually it was a small hike to the shore, but once we actually stayed on the sand, and it was fantastic...

You know the old saying - April showers bring May flowers. Bring some of those budding beauties indoors and display them in small vases. It's a quick and easy way to add some springtime fun to your home.

Spring showers and abundant sunshine bring beautiful green grass ... and that grass is going to have to be mowed. Small yards are ideal for old fashioned reel mowers, which rely on blades powered by your own energy. Reel mowers are smaller than bulky gas and electric mowers and you can pretend it's the 1950's while you push one around.

There is simply no garden show greater than Chelsea. The Chelsea Flower Show takes place annually on the grounds of the Royal Hospital in London, and it features the finest garden designers, builders, and products in the garden industry.  If you are looking for inspiration, there's no better place to find it. 

The weather's getting warmer, and we want to know how our readers decorate and use their outdoor spaces. Whether you have a Juliet balcony or a rolling lawn, a shared roof deck or a wraparound porch, we want to find out about your outdoor living style. 

We teamed up with Furniture Today, the weekly trade newspaper for the furniture industry, to bring you this Outdoor Decorating Survey 2013. After submitting your answers, you'll have the opportunity to enter to win a $100 American Express gift card.* Thanks for your input and good luck in the drawing!

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DIY bloggers Chris and Julia Marcum (of Chris Loves Julia) finally got to working on a project they've been meaning to for years (hey, we've all been there!): 

Cool modern fire pit by Greenform.