Style Guide: Outdoor Living

Elevate the design & decor of your outdoor living spaces with our expert tips and ideas.

Outdoor Entertaining

Take the party outside with these ideas for entertaining and cooking outdoors.

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Expert Tips for Entertaining Outdoors

Assistant Home Editor Todd Childs shares his ideas for creating entertaining outdoor spaces.

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Outdoor Décor

Make your backyard as comfortable and welcoming as the rest of your home.

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16 Easy Outdoor Appetizers

Perfect for entertaining outside, this finger food collection features meats served straight off the grill and cool dips with no-fuss presentations.

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Summer Entertaining Essentials: Monogrammed Napkins by Daisy Hill

Summer Entertaining Essentials

Whether you’re throwing a backyard cookout or a spiffy ladies’ luncheon, up the style quotient with these party essentials, all from companies in our region.

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Bold Place Setting

Outdoor Table Settings

We’ve lined up four sturdy-chic melamine options and coordinating utensils.

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Bambu Veneerware

Tips for Easy Outdoor Entertaining

Step outdoors and into summer with these cool entertaining tips.

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Outdoor Dining: Simple, Chic Style

Dine Outdoors in Style

Transform a basic porch into an open-air dining room that will impress your guests.

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Quick and Easy Summer Party Menu: Karen's Table

Quick and Easy Summer Party

Simplify your entertaining with this menu for a laid-back dinner party.

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The Perfect Hamburgers for Two

Ultimate Grilling Recipes

Whether you're an expert or novice, get fired up with these recipes.

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The Finer Points of Entertaining Outdoors

Assistant Home Editor Todd Childs divulges the details that make an outdoor event great.

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Outdoor Kitchens

Assistant Home Editor Todd Childs shares his tips and ideas for creating a useful and beautiful outdoor kitchen.

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Make the Most of Moonlight

Associate Garden Editor Rebecca Bull Reed shares tips and ideas for making your garden an evening retreat.

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