July 2014

Soak Up Summer

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CAMP IT UP

Shine on

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Hi-tech sunscreen

Short stack: Books to beach with

FRUIT PUNCH

GAME OF CONES

RICHMOND VA

This capital city puts a creative spin on playtime, shopping, even food.

Well, HELLO

Introducing... personality. Accessories speak to the style of the young family that lives here.

Cool Granitas

Refresher Course

With a few pillows, some paint, and a little DIY time, your porch furniture will have a new summer glow.

Opening Scene

A creative California family takes indoor-outdoor living to the next level with a kitchen, dining room, and deck that share an easy flow and clever use of repurposed materials.

A new spin on tradition

At Maxwell Ryan's family getaway on Long Island, the Apartment Therapy founder shares his formula for a first-rate get-together.

Guest Rewards

Transformed into a cozy cottage, this couple's 1905 garage invites family to come in and stay awhile.

Bloomerang Dark Purple

Building bloom

A sweet cottage and a barn-style garage get hitched and live beautifully ever after.

Simply Succulents

Beautiful and tough, these desert natives are all you need to create easy-care summer containers.

Sun Sweet

When that bumper crop fo tomatoes comes in, turn the excess into tasty dried snacks to enjoy later.

VACATION WATERING

Herbs in the round

RAINPROOF TUNES

3 colorful herb varieties

To-do list

Bake It Better

Family time: Spreading kindness

Enjoy the pool

Quickie quiz: Avoid summer bummers

Success story: We beat skin cancer

Happy tails

Money matters: Save on renting a car

Do one thing better LIGHT A GRILL

Get the fire going for a great cookout with these simple tips.

The good kid project PERSPECTIVE

Building a sense of the world outside their own will arm children with a powerful tool to live happy, successful lives. When kids have perspective, they realize they have options-- and that enables them to make better decisions.

Finds AQUA FUN

Whether you're at the pool, beach, or lake, these accessories will make a big splash.

Get crafty SWEET ART

With just a trio of drinks, paper cups, and straws, you can create a tasty frozen treat that's cool for kids and grown-ups.

Take a vacation HOBBY HOLIDAYS

Turn your child's obsession into travel inspiration: The right excursion can go beyond R & R for the whole family.

I Did It!