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Words to lounge by
Whether you're actually at the beach or just in your backyard wishing you were, these summer reads will transport you.
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Pulp friction
Squeeze the most out of summer with these clever and colorful citrus juicers. Your drinks will thank you.
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Sips at Sundown
Before summer slips away, call your friends and neighbors over for a porch party. A DIY mojito station stirs things into action.
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Surf's Up
Easy does it at this Gulf Coast cottage, where comfy furnishings and sea-inspired colors encourage hanging loose after hanging ten.
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Sunflower Yellows
Late summer gives us long days and gardens brimming with fresh-faced booms. Here's how to translate their colors to the indoors.
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Elaine to the Rescue!
That was designer Elaine Griffin's question about this do-one-thing den. She gave it surprise extra function as a guest bedroom. "The combo works, in part, because at the end of the day the room is a gathering space for family-- whether it's for a couple of hours to watch TV or a couple of days when the grandparents need a place to sleep," she says. To gain functionality, Elaine assigned specific areas for lounging, a media center, and more. She then added oodles of style (and stylish storage), plus high-tech gadgets to keep everyone connected.
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Young at Heart
A lively palette and convenient features lend youthful spirit to a traditional Victorian kitchen.
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Sweet Retreat
Enjoy summer afternoons in a dreamy garden escape built on a budget with repurposed materials.
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Perfect Harmony
Careful pairing of plant colors results in a beautiful garden composition.
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Made for the Shade
Tough and beautiful, easy-care hostas anchor the perennial shade garden.
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The Herb Hunter
A groundbreaking gardener searches the world to bring fresh flavors to American soil-- and kitchens.
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Just Peachy
Get the most out of the season's stone fruit bounty. Here are three unexpected ways to savor the fuzzy gems of summer.
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Class Action
As the kids enjoy their remaining time off, you can avoid back-to-school madness by mobilizing now. Here, our Facebook fans share a peek at their late-summer checklists.
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In the Thrill of the Night
It's warm. There's no school tomorrow. Sounds like the perfect time for a little outdoor fun. Make the most of an August evening with these kid-friendly projects, games, and activities.
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