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Summer Bucket List Ideas
Do you have a summer bucket list? Now's your chance to make one! There is something about summertime that rejuvenates your mind, body, and spirit. Balmy breezes and warm sunshine beckon you to come outside and be part of all that Mother Nature has to offer. Now is the time to create your summer “bucket list.” Let the Great Outdoors be your inspiration for making memories and spending quality time with friends and family this year.
5 Reasons Why Going Outside is Good for You
If you are like most of us, you probably spend over fifty hours a week working in a small, dusty cubicle in an office building a few floors up. If you're lucky, you have a window with view of something green. At the end of a long day, after fighting stop and go traffic or sitting on a dirty, crowded subway car on your way home, consider spending fifteen minutes just sitting outside on your patio or deck enjoying nature. Take deep breaths or watch the sun set. Better yet, take a glass of wine outside with you and leave the worries and cares of the day behind you. The laundry will still be there when the fifteen minutes is over, and some people even say they feel more energized after being outside for a few minutes.
The 5 Best Lawn Games
Here’s a list of the 5 best lawn games that will make your summer even better.
5 Outdoor Easter Brunch Tips
Spring is upon us, and Easter is almost here. Gone are the winter morning breakfasts spent in full darkness, the dual, lukewarm Egg McMuffins our only respite from the cold. It’s finally time for outdoor dining, for friends, for a little too much Rose. Here are five great tips to make your spring-kickoff Outdoor Easter [...]
Worried About Buying Furniture Online?
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Buying Furniture OnlineOnline shopping has become a worry-free experience - except when it comes to furniture. When faced with buying a new sofa, we would rather get in the car, drive to a store and pay a premium to purchase something we can sit in — rather [...]
Spring Planting Ideas You’ll Want to Use Now
Spring is almost here, and I’m pretty sure we’re all dreaming of warmer weather and longer days. That also means that you’ll likely be spending more time outdoors and looking to beauty your outdoor space. We’ve gathered a few ideas here that we hope will serve as inspiration or at least something fun to think [...]
10 Ideas for a Cozy Winter Evening
The holidays are over, and while yes the days are getting longer, it still gets dark early. So what to do on those wintery evenings that seem to go on forever? We’ve compiled a list of fun and cozy ideas from some great sources, so that you can create the warmth that the Danish call [...]
Q & A with Landscape Designer Beth Mullins
Landscape Designer Beth Mullins knows a thing or two about outdoor spaces. She has been designing gardens in the Bay Area and beyond for more than a decade, and is regularly featured in Sunset Magazine and other high profile publications. Her work involves transforming peoples’ yards into works of art you can also live in, combining functionality [...]
How to Make Cocktails for a Crowd
We're in full-on summer mode here at Ajna Living (hooray!), which means you don't need a better reason to celebrate with some delicious craft cocktails in our own backyard. As you may know, we love to entertain, but are always looking for ideas for how to make hosting just a little bit easier so that [...]
How to Turn Your Backyard Into a Resort
Summer is here, finally! And with that comes the need to spend time outside lounging and generally restoring our energy for our full and busy days. Heading to a resort for the weekend isn't really doable or realistic, so, we've come up with some ideas for our to turn your backyard (or any outdoor space!) [...]
BBQ Like a Boss - 5 Tips from Top Chef Contestant Carrie Baird
It's that time! With Memorial Day around the corner, grilling season is officially upon us. Even though it can be a little more work to fire up the grill or prep the coals, there is nothing like cooking outside and enjoying the unique taste of grilled meats or veggies. We're even more excited to grill [...]
5 Tips for Easy Entertaining
I don’t know about you, but I love having people over. Bringing friends and family together for delicious food, refreshing drinks, and engaging conversation is truly one of life’s greatest pleasures - even more so when the weather is gorgeous like it has been this week in San Francisco. It’s a double bonus when we’re [...]
