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No. 97 - Summer 2007
Decorating • Home Tours • Outdoor Living • Projects • Shopping

DECORATING
Sitting Pretty
Five simple steps to get your porch relaxation-ready.
A Sunny Outlook
Designer ideas for seasonal window treatments.
Summer Classic
Wicker furniture is always in style.
In Full Bloom
Grow a rose garden indoors.
Seasonal Steals
Our favorite flea market collectibles.
Seaside Souvenirs
Design ideas from the beach.

HOME TOURS
Lighten Up!
An outdated bedroom gets a Shabby Chic makeover.
Rooms With A View
A seaside cottage where the livin’s easy.
Mission Affordable
Recycled treasures find a new home in this tiny lakeside cabin.
Sunshine Colors
Bright yellow paint gives a revamped Victorian its happy face.
A Summer Romance
Vintage fabrics add a lighthearted touch.

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On Our Cover:
A rustic chair, plush pillows and a lovely view inspire great summer style.
photo: Brad Simmons

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OUTDOOR LIVING
Double-Duty Cutie
This fanciful folly is a playhouse for mother and daughters alike.
Planter’s Paradise
Design ideas take root in a pretty potting shed.
Dress To Impress
Tabletop ideas for dining in style.
Bring On The BBQ!
Hot-off-the-grill recipes.

GARDENING
Brighten Your View
What to grow in your windowbox.
Making The Cut
Floral displays, fresh from the garden.
Growing Strong
Grow your own herbs—tips from down on the farm.

PROJECTS
Step On It!

Paint your own checkerboard floor with our
simple stencil.
It’s A Breeze!
Craft a soothing windchime.

SPECIAL SECTION
Dreaming Of An Outdoor Room?
• Structures
• Furniture
• Floors
• Fabrics
• Lighting
• Accessories