Make It Happen: Take It Outside

May 29, 2015
Liven up the party with our outdoor-living picks.
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Super bowls

Ikat-patterned textiles inspired the Pad printed bowls-sized for serving nuts, veggies and spreads, $8 each. westelm.com

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At your service

Sturdy yet lightweight, this cast-aluminum Amalfi bar cart rolls with ease, $499. ballarddesigns.com

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No smoking allowed

Fueled by a clean-burning, self-contained bioethanol burner, the 16x33-inch Urth fire bowl sparks a fire without smoke, soot or need for a utility connection. From $2,195. brownjordanfires.com

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Pull up a chair

A swank French bistro-style chair serves at the table or in a conversational seating area. The Chevron Riviera armchair is made of rattan and woven plastic, $245. serenaandlily.com

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Outdoor flooring

3 Floor Options to Refresh LooksSmart pavers Brick, stone and concrete all form beautiful patio floors, but Eco Dublin permeable pavers from Belgard have an environmental edge. Water seeps into the ground between pavers, reducing run-off. belgard.comPaint that persists If you have an old wood deck or broom-finished concrete patio, two coats of Deck and Concrete Restore 10X Advanced Resurfacer from Rust-Oleum fills 1⁄4-inch cracks and covers splinters; available in 60 colors. rustoleum.comGo-to gravel For a low-cost fix, fill a patio area with crushed stone. Edging the area with pavers keeps the itty-bitty pieces in place. Buy it by the bag from a local landscape supply company or home-improvement store.

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