
SummerTime, and dining al fresco is easy!
Okay, it’s officially summer — and the weather has warmed up beautifully, and I’m fully embracing my patio era. Summertime, and the living (and dining!) is easy—especially when you have a cozy outdoor space to relax in.

Low-Maintenance Landscaping for a Resort-Inspired backyard
Now that the patio extension is completed, and the design plan is known; it’s time to landscape!

how to create a resort-inspired backyard on a budget
Inspired by a trip to St. Lucia, I transformed our unfinished patio into a resort-style backyard retreat—on a budget! From tropical plants to affordable furniture finds, see how I created a luxe outdoor space that feels like vacation at home.