In summertime, I find that a house is always the happiest when it is full of friends and family, who always seem to migrate to the backyard. If you want to really enjoy your kids, it’s hard to do it . . . Continue reading
When I was seven-years-old growing up in Fort Lauderdale while other kids were shooting b.b. guns and catching bass, I’d play architect and create the illusion of my own house right smack in the middle of my backyard…from a cardboard . . . Continue reading
Flowers can make an ordinary occasion feel special when they’re done well. Over the years, I’ve picked up a few, simple secrets that will fool even your closest friends into thinking you’ve hired a professional.
Simple touches can go a long way in making your home a welcome sight for you and your guests. Garden accents and simple outdoor furnishings are a sure way to warm up any exterior.
I’m a glamor girl – always have been. It’s in my blood, some would say. So, I always look to bring outdoor decor that has an equal amount of luxe glam that I would place in any indoor space … . . . Continue reading
by Brian Patrick Flynn. Small, concrete slab outdoor spaces: Many of us have them, and have not a $#%#$ clue what to do with them. Cladding the concrete with tile seems way to expensive and committal. Who the hell . . . Continue reading
In the warmer months, I like to eat outdoors as much as possible. That doesn’t mean that I sacrifice style though! I bring my pretty dishware, linens, and silverware outside whether I’m having a casual meal with my family, or . . . Continue reading
Here in the NY area, the temps have been mild all winter but this week hit the much awaited “Spring Is Here To Stay” neighborhood. That said, it’s time to dust off the deck, break out the grill and get started . . . Continue reading
I grew up in New York City, I never knew what this was, but they’re actually kind of cool. A rain barrel collects and stores rainwater from your roof that would otherwise be lost and diverted to storm drains and . . . Continue reading
by Brian Patrick Flynn Creating a Summertime Gazebo Lounge Video Being from the South, when someone invites me to outdoor summertime soirees, all I can think of is 98% humidity, the sound of bugs in the distance, sweat stains on . . . Continue reading
