Monday, May 11, 2015

Fun Projects For Relaxing In Your Yard

We all want to spend more time outdoors during the warm months.  But for some reason we find ourselves spending all our time indoors.  Whether we're getting that last load of laundry in, checking e-mails, or vegging on the couch watching TV, there seems to be too much pull inside to get us outside.

To combat that, you need to make the pull outside irresistible.  How?  By creating spaces so inviting, so enticing, that you can't wait to spend time there.

We've amassed a few great projects that you can incorporate into your outdoor space that will make you want to spend all your time there.  Some are simple and some are more involved.  But either way, if you take the time for these additions, we guarantee you'll be pulled outdoors more often.

A Place To Nap


Who doesn't love a good nap?  Now you can take a nice long nap outdoors.  Check out these great napping spots.

30 DIY Ways To Make Your Backyard Awesome This Summer, Build a giant hammock swing
Source:  buzzfeed.com


Heck yeah I need a huge cushioned swing/hammock for my back porch. [ Specialtydoors.com ] #backyard #hardware #slidingdoor
Source:  clipzine.me

25 DIY Ideas How To Make Your Backyard Wonderful This Summer, Construct this Simple Bar for Outside Entertaining
Source:  babble.com


37 Outdoor Beds That Offer Pleasure, Comfort And Style
Source:  cdn.homedit.com

Gorgeous Sleeping Porch #HGTVMagazine >> http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/creative-new-great-decorating-ideas/pictures/page-15.html?soc=pinterest
Source:  hgtv.com

Have Fun

Make your yard THE place to be this summer.  We have tons of great ideas to get your kids (and you) outside and enjoying the beautiful weather.

50 Kids Treehouse Designs - I absolutely love these. This one is perfect for a backyard with no trees!
Souce:  buildbykids.com

Mount a chalk-painted board to the fence so kids can unleash their creativity outdoors. | 51 Budget Backyard DIYs That Are Borderline Genius
Source:  buzzfeed.com

How much fun does this look? A real life Angry Birds slingshot
Source:  mashable.com

skateboard swing - YES PLEASE- my babies saw me looking at this and now want it!
Source:  offbeatmama.com

Make your own movie screen for outdoor movie nights....Simple and inexpensive! I may need to adapt this by adding "feet" to help it stand up if needed.
Souce:  hellopapermoon.com

This is going in the backyard. I plan to still be sliding down it when I am 70.
Source:  campinglivez.com


Secret Hideaway


After a long day dealing with kids or coworkers, sometimes you just need a little solitude.  A place of peace and rest.  Create a place for your at-home retreat.

fairytale dream space   http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suzi-Homefaker/157277567665756
Source:  suzyhomefaker.blogspot.com

Between our houses.  In and Out of the Garden: June 2009.  Photograph by Louise Jolley
Source:  inandoutofthegarden.blogspot.com

Bucketlist: Have a backyard shed to escape to in the spring/summer. Make it a place to sleep, read, and create....nothing else.
Source:  blogs.babble.com

Turn an old bunk bed into a stargazing loft retreat. // 31 DIY Ways To Make Your Backyard Awesome This Summer
Source:  buzzfeed.com

Backyard retreat!
Source:  manybidets.com


Seaside Vacation Rental - VRBO 259633 - 4 BR Beaches of South Walton House in FL, Savannah Style Retreat, Gulf Views, Blocks from Beach, Seaside
Source:  vrbo.com


Entertain Away


After you've had a little time along, invite some friends over.  Check out these great outdoor entertaining spaces.

Build this outdoor bowling alley for your back yard to make sure you enjoy that space as much as possible. We like the idea of leaving some area in the garden clear for this!
Source:  apartmenttherapy.com

Athena Calderone hosts a summer soiree at her Amangansett home.
Source:  harpersbazaar.com

This outdoor theater will make your house the gathering spot on summer evenings! #hometheater #outdoorliving
Source:  zillow.com

Great idea for outdoor storage and serving/bar. Turtles and Tails: It's Five O'Clock Somewhere
Source:  tutlesandtails.blogspot.ca

Party Idea: Sterno S'mores Buffet - Turning this idea into something that could be done at home wouldn't be too difficult, all you'd need to do is come up a few cans of sterno (or even just one if your party is small) and the accompanying S'mores accoutrement to go with it. It could be done on a patio, or small balcony without any issues and if you're daring — used inside.
Source:  thekitchn.com

Hello Shabby Chic!  This rustic bar was custom created for a special bride's outdoor wedding.  Complete with galvanized steel front, moss and birdcage detail with wood pallet bar backs.
Source:  ajoywallace.com

Source:  Michelle Schwake for Stafford Family Realtors

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