10 Ways To Perk Up Outdoor Living Spaces...And Some BIG News!

Is there anyone out there who looks forward to the end of summer?

Have you had your fill of lazy, hazy days,

barbeques and picnics,

swimming, watermelon, and flip flops?

Nope, me either.

 As much as I love fall, I'm trying to keep 
the summer vibe going as long as I possibly can.

Maybe it has something to do with the fact

that we had such a brutal winter last year.

I don't think that I've recovered, mentally, from that yet,

and even though there's another season between now and then,

I shudder at the thought of cold and snowy weather ahead. 

One thing I plan to do is spend as much time as possible 

outdoors on my deck, while I can,

even if it means sitting out there all bundled up.

So, the chair cushions won't be put away just yet;

in fact, I'm still doing things to spruce up my outdoor living space. 

Lots of summer merchandise is on sale now, making it the perfect time to pick up some great additions at discount prices...

which brings me to...

MY BIG NEWS!

My friend, Claire, has asked me to be her monthly 
contributor on "Home and Garden," over at her blog,

a little CLAIREification!

You'll find me there on the first Thursday of every month,

and today is my big debut!

My first post is 

"10 Ways To Perk Up Outdoor Living Spaces,"

and if you click right here,

you will magically be transported to it.

 I hope you will visit me over at Claire's

and leave a comment, so I know you were there.

While you're at it, take some time to explore Claire's blog...

where you will always find terrific recipes and projects, 

presented with Claire's great sense of humor.

Oh, and if, come February, you see me outside on my deck, 

frozen solid to my deck furniture?

Send in the rescue troops!