AT HOME | Trends, Exterior
Time To R econnect together again
with outdoor living
by Lauren Caggiano
Itâs summertime⌠and the livingâs easy. After a long winter, it seems weâre all exhaling one deep collective sigh. What better way to celebrate this renewed sense of optimism than with a backyard party? One expert has some advice on how to take your space from âmehâ to âa-meh-zingâ with a little preparation and pulling together the right elements. Light My Fire
According to Joel E. Wihebrink, with Wihebrink Landscape Management, Inc. in Warsaw, curating an inviting outdoor
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aesthetic is a great way to reconnect with friends old and new. Thatâs one key theme driving the design right now. âThe trend on outdoor living is keeping people closer together, which is contrary
to what our world has been experiencing for the past 14 months,â he said. âWith social distancing, etc., it seems that people are tired of not being around others and are creating spaces that bring them closer together. With so many people staying
