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Far-Flung Friday: London's Living Wall

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 30th 2009

Created by award-winning artist and research scientist Patrick Blanc, these aptly-named Vertical Gardens are on proud display at London's Athenaeum Hotel, one of over 140 installations Blanc has created since 1994. And although they look to be nothing more than a few vines from far away, a closer look shows the immaculate planning involved.

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Far-Flung Friday: Bus Stop to Backyard Beauty

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 2nd 2009

Inspiration can be found anywhere, and after perusing the 15 most unusual bus stops I've ever seen, my wheels were turning (no pun intended!). How adorable would this Estonian bus stop look in your backyard as a playhouse, garden shed or outdoor space?

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Would You Live in This Treehouse?

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Sep 10th 2009

Baumraum makes treehouses. But, not just any type of treehouse...this isn't the one you and your dad could whip up in a weekend with some leftover wood and rusty nails. This is a real treehouse; one that you could live in!

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Southern Living's Best Outdoor Space -- Wowsa!

by Erin Loechner, Posted Sep 2nd 2009

Winning an award takes preparation, devotion and, well, talent. Husband-and-wife architect duo Erik and Marieanne-Khoury Vogt honed all three of these characteristics in their recent Florida design, which took home the title of Southern Living's Best Outdoor Space this year.

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Woolly Pockets: Gardens Go Upright

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Sep 1st 2009

If you haven't heard of the Woolly Pocket Garden Company yet, now is the time to get in on this new trend of pocket gardening.

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My Aunt Janet's Secret to Amazing Outdoor Dinner Parties

by Erin Loechner, Posted Aug 11th 2009

Being that it's barbecue season, I thought I'd get some tips from her on how to prepare for an evening of outdoor entertaining. You won't want to miss this foolproof advice!:

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A Stylish Playhouse

by Erin Loechner, Posted Jul 31st 2009

When I first spotted the playhouse of Erika Harbert's two young children, I was sure it was built for an adult. The patterns! The color! But then I remembered -- this is no ordinary mother.

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