Here's a look at a few things we loved this week.
- Above: Petrified wood serving boards for your next outdoor party.
- Our obsession with curb appeal continues with a robust roundup of colorful front doors.
- Above: An abandoned lot in Philadelphia gets a makeover for the summer. Photograph by Julia Lehman.
- Book Giveaways: Vote to win two signed books by Gardenista Considered Design Awards Judge David Stark and head over to Facebook to enter a chance to win a copy of Hummelo by Piet Oudoulf.
- Above: We're eager to get our hands on Heidi Swanson's newest cookbook, Near & Far.
- Savor the last of watermelon season with a little jalepeño, feta, and avocado.
Instagram and Pinterest Pick of the Week
- Above: The patio at the Cotton House Hotel in Barcelona captured by blogger Gudy Herder (@gudyherder).
- Above: Fruende von Fruenden's Outdoor pinboard is providing us with plein air inspiration.
For more Gardenista see our Height of Summer issue and head over to Remodelista to see their week dedicated to celebrating summer.
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