Outdoor Storage Solutions

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It's amazing how many outdoor things you accumulate as a home owner. It's start slowly, just a few things you need in order to maintain the outdoors, then there's outdoor entertainment, seating, cleaning, gardening, and before you know it you own a 10x10 tent just in case! 

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What happens when you have all these items and no where to put them? You get creative. 

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My favorite way to get creative with storage is to have duel purpose items. Like a side table that duels as a storage bin!

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Or bench seating that you can store all your pillows and cushions in the winter.

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The garage can get cluttered pretty quickly, so using generic baskets and buckets in different sizes can help you keep things organized as your transition through your needs.

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If you are someone who has outdoor parties often, finding something versatile like crates can be used as storage or seating!

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I hope these creative ideas help you keep your outdoor space clutter free so you can sit back and enjoy the view! 

This Years Backyard Must Haves

FREE IMAGES I am getting my summer parties planned and excited for some outdoor time! Here is what's on my list for this years backyard must haves:

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Comfy seating!

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Beautiful plants!

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Outdoor Lighting!

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A Fire Pit!

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Friends and Family to share it with!

Spring time Outdoor Parties

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It's going to be gorgeous tomorrow and all I can think about is hosting our first outdoor party! Big or small, it is always a good time. Here's some inspiration to get your outdoor parties ready:

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Are you ready for some outdoor fun?

GLAM New Year's Eve Decor

FREE IMAGES While we aren't hosting New Year's this year, we are hosting an "after-party" on the following day - my husband's friends are serious about this stuff...

Knowing me, I'll be too exhausted from Christmas to actually decorate at all, but if I were the energizer-bunny type, I'd be all over some of these ideas.

Love the photos hanging from balloons - so cute.
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Love all the cakes stands to hold finger foods.
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Love the ornaments hung like disco balls.
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A super sophisticated approach.
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These awesome "fireworks" are easy to make with styrofoam and toothpicks.  Learn how here.
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This gold brushstrokey look is so pretty -and easy!
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Adding some glitter to your hurricanes is a nice touch too.
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Anyone here hosting a New Year's soiree? What are your ideas?

Patio Inspiration

FREE IMAGES Where we live, it's not uncommon for the deck to be off the second story and there be an open space or patio with a walk out basement. What to do with that open space can be a struggle for many!

Here are a few ideas to get you inspired to use that extra space instead of wasting it:

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One of the most common reasons for it to not be used is because it's constantly shaded and depending on when the sun gets around to it, sometimes it's just plain dark and dingy. Adding a fireplace can make this unused space a go to for some warmth and comfort. This will also extend the life of your outdoor space!

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Screen it in! Keep the bugs out and enjoy some shade for a change. This will also open up the choices you can make decorating and furniture wise for the space!

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Make it a party space! Set it up for some great gatherings. This also doubles as a back up plan for outdoor parties in case of rainy weather. 

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Add some storage. Make the space have usable storage for all your outdoor needs. Whether it's under the stairs or along one wall, most outdoor spaces could use a little extra storage. 

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Light it up! Take advantage of the beams and the under side of your deck and make it the ultimate setting. Whether you simply add curtains from the beams and or string lights, this place can go from drab to romantic in minutes.