welcome to the backyard

Pull up a chair outside

Somewhere between nap times and weekend projects, I got a little obsessed with turning ordinary outdoor space into somewhere you never want to leave. I’m a California mom of three boys, and from cozy patios to fire pits, hot tubs, and pools, plus the garden and landscaping that ties it all together, this is where I share it all. Big yard or tiny one, let’s make yours your favorite room in the house!

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Your patio has so much potential and right now it’s holding one sad chair and a bag of potting soil you’ve been meaning to deal with. We get it. Dig into these ideas for turning that slab of concrete into the hangout spot everyone fights over!