Everyone has a barbecue. Everyone has some chairs they can move outside for a few hours. Most people even have a cooler somewhere that they can fill with ice and beverages. All these things are good; they make it possible to relax somewhat comfortably in the backyard. But there’s nothing in the world that takes […]
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Imagine someone shows you pictures of two different people’s patios. They tell you that one patio was set up and decorated two years ago and the other one was done two decades ago. Do you think you could tell which patio was which? Have faith in yourself; the answer is at least probably. Every year, […]
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For those of us trying to put together an area outside for entertaining, space–or rather, a lack of it–can be quite the complicator. We all wish we had an acre with a patio the size of our living room (plus kitchen?), but alas, we must make do with what we have. In fact, some of […]
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We talk a lot here about making your backyard entertaining area your own. The point is to feel really at home in your space, with and without guests. The happier the host is, the easier it will be for guests to feel the same. And what better way to bond with the very ground you […]
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Any time you arrange or rearrange a patio it’s always worth asking, at least once, “to fire pit or not to fire pit?” Spoiler alert: The answer is “to fire pit”. In fact, depending on space and how much you love your setup of patio furniture with a fire pit included, the answer may turn […]
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A cover over the patio is one of those magical things a homeowner can do relatively cheaply that makes a million bucks of difference. It can transform this part of the great outdoors into a space that’s almost a bonafide room. There’s just something special about serving a meal or hosting a party under the […]
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To design the perfect patio bar, it’s best to think about it in two sections: the actual bar (counter, barstools, refrigeration, etc,) and the environment that the bar is in. Your patio bar probably isn’t the first installment in your backyard; you’ve created a certain space there already. This is your space and designing the […]
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Now that it’s summer, it’s time to dust off those outdoor cushions and get that patio ready! ‘Tis the season of reunions, barbeques, just relaxing and reading outdoors, and all manner of enjoying summer sun. If the patio furniture covers you already have are from Fig Leaf, chances are you don’t need any new ones… […]
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Once you have your seat cushions covered with Fig Leaf, it’s time to populate and accessorize your backyard and patio area. What seats will the cushions go on? What table will everyone gather around? What will you do for light when the sun goes down? How comfortable and at home will your guests feel? Answering […]
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Your perfect outdoor seat cushions are out there, waiting for you. In the dark ages–when we couldn’t do our shopping online–we had to rely on serendipity and local stores’ selections to unite us with our perfect seat cushions. But because we can shop online today, finding them is as easy as a couple of internet […]
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