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Jan Dallas If you're looking for a way to bring the outdoors into your home, we'd like to introduce you to Duncan Meerding, a Tasmania-based furniture and lighting designer who transforms naturally cracked tree stumps into lamps. Duncan's work has caught our attention for its celebration of nature — and because it looks seriously cool. According to My Modern Met , these lamps are made from salvaged wood. Duncan, who is legally blind, embraces their natural cracks in the wood by inserting warm yellow LED lights inside them to create the lamps. Jan Dallas These Cracked Log Lamps can be used as outdoor or indoor decor, but Duncan suggests putting them in your house as a reminder of our intrinsic connection with nature. In addition to being a source of light, they are also sturdy enough to function as a table or stool. Since his original design, Duncan has introduced two new variations, including one that can be mounted on your wall. Want your own? You can purchase ...

This climbing vine looks simply lovely almost anywhere. Getty Dress Up a Mailbox Is there anything more charming than a classic mailbox nearly buried in climbing flowers?(No, no there is not.) Coax a deep pink clematis vine, up your box's pole to add just enough softness. Getty Let it Crawl Up a Shed Garden storage can look a little utilitarian (we can't all have perfectly weathered structures like this one), but a bursts of blooms help it blend into the scenery. A Hand Basket Drape It Over Your Porch This blogger's basic porch became whimsical space, thanks to bunches of clematis and hollyhocks. Now all of visit can take in the cheerful display. (No wonder one of the clematis's nicknames is 'traveler's joy.') Read more about this porch at A Hand Basket » Getty Frame the Front Door A lonely door gets a serious makeover thanks to an arch of flowing clematis. Just choose a neutral paint color, so the flower can really steal the show. Getty Grow It on a ...

Joe Schmelzer At his 1920s Hollywood home, once owned by Rudolph Valentino, the ever-in-demand decorator retreats to his lush, evocative garden to relax and entertain. "Graphic patterns like this bold chevron look great against the many shades of green," Bullard says. Here's how to recreate the look in your home: Courtesy of Retailers 1. Stemless Silver Glass "I love all the beaten silverwork you see in India — it has such sparkle." $$ for four, worldmarket.com 2. Moroccan Table Top "Put this on top of a cocktail table and you've instantly got another place to host a meal." $,350, berbereworldimports.com 3. Hollywood Dinner Plate "They're David Hicks meets Morocco." Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Haviland. Call 866-289-3286 to order. 4. Silver Pouf "The pouf's are my dog Daisy's favorite place to lounge." $$$, jonathanadler.com 5. Charleston Wineglass "I mix and match pieces on the table to achieve a look th...

Lowe's Wouldn't it be nice to have a getaway that didn't involve any travel? It's possible, thanks to customizable "she sheds." Despite the somewhat tongue-twisting name, these pint-sized backyard escapes have proven to be a big trend. It's easy to see why: They're simple to build and are downright adorable.  The only challenge is seeing past the utilitarian nature of a shed. With a little lighting, some extra storage, maybe some cute furniture, you've turned that potting shed into a much nicer alternative to hiding in the bathroom next time you need some "me time."  To get you inspired, Lowe's has just revealed four "she sheds," each geared towards a specific interest. The makeovers started with the Heartland Metropolitan Lean-To wood storage shed, which has an almost mid-century vibe. Skylights, electrical wiring, and lanterns gave the sheds a welcoming feel. The difference comes down to accessorizing and furnishings t...

Just because you don't have a big backyard doesn't mean you can't enjoy the fresh air. Use these ideas to make whatever you've got into an outdoor oasis. 1. Keep It Cheerful Victoria Pearson On the brick patio of a tiny California bungalow, designer Krista Ewart kept the mood fresh and playful to match the decor inside. A white 1960s lawn furniture set is perked up with a pink patterned tablecloth. 2. Get Creative With the Floors Dulcet Creative via Passion Shake Amber Throne of Dulcet Creative dressed up her tiny patio with an outdoor fireplace, minimalist seating, and a few throw pillows. But that detail that really pulls it altogether is the patterned floor. Tour the rest of the house » 3. Don't Dismiss Your Rental Courtesy of A Piece of Rainbow Ananda of A Piece of Rainbow thought outside the box when she redecorated her rental apartment's drab patio. From shipping pallets, she and her husband made free-standing walls, floating floor tiles, and furnitur...

Cooler weather doesn't mean the end of outdoor decorating. "Design should never be done," says Alyssa Kapito of Kapito Muller Interiors. "Changing things up seasonally is fresh and festive and keeps your home from feeling tired. Even small details that are thoughtful can be very inviting." Getty Make it symmetrical. Think beyond the stoop and line the front walk with pumpkins, mums and stalks of corn. Don't forget up top either. Mini gourds on ledges put a seasonal spin on traditional window boxes. What you'll need: fake pumpkins ($$, amazon.com ), mums ($$, amazon.com ) Michael Partenio Make pumpkin planters. You could turn the porch lights on, but glimmering jack-o'-lanterns offer an even better welcome. Copy these leafy garlands using a free template or try one of our other carving ideas. Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping » What you'll need:  autumn leaf garland ($$, amazon.com ), leaf stencil ($, amazon.com ), tall planter ($$, ama...