This past June was all about easy, breezy outdoor living. Is there anything more enchanting than an evening garden party lit by a few sparkling lights? Sitting outside enjoying good food and good wine with good friends while the sun goes down is near the top of our "Things That Make Life Great" list. Here are 15 posts from this past June you won't want to miss:

TOP ROW
• 1 Stock Tank Pool Garden
• 2 20 Inspiring Outdoor Spaces from our Green Tours
• 3 10 Clever Ideas for Outdoor Living
• 4 Outdoor Living Inspiration: Garden and Patio Dining
• 5 Backyard Lounging: Adirondack Chairs

MIDDLE ROW
• 6 Dream Green Style: A Place To Gather in the Garden
• 7 Summertime Prep: Greener Ways to Grill
• 8 Fun Garden Accessories for the Eco-Conscious
• 9 Best Outdoor Fire Pits and Fireplaces: 10 Sources
• 10 Pretty Porch Inspiration

BOTTOM ROW
• 11 10 Organic Beach Towels for Summer
• 12 Natural Privacy Screen Ideas
• 13 Unique and Simple Outdoor Lighting Ideas: Glowing Orbs
• 14 Outdoor Living: 10 Decks to Inspire
• 15 Swings for the Summer: Eco-Friendly Porch Swings

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Welcome to Re-Nest's Best of 2011 roundup! From December 19 through January 1 we are rounding up some of our favorite (and your favorite) posts from the past year.

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