Meanwhile, On Gardenista: Staying Out Late
by Annie Quigley
What are the Gardenista editors up to these first days of fall? Finding ways to stretch the hours in the garden longer, longer, longer. Here, a few favorite ways to keep living (comfortably) outside in September and beyond:
Above: “Currently dreaming of adding a sweet Bonni outbuilding to my garden,” writes Fan, “even though there are two insurmountable obstacles in my way: I don’t have the space, and the company is based across the Atlantic in Oxfordshire, UK.” Read more nevertheless in Object of Desire: Bonni Outbuildings.
Above: Gather ’round: a minimalist fire pit keeps the patio comfortable long into the cooler months. See our picks in 10 Easy Pieces: Modern Wood-Burning Fire Bowls.
Above: Reimagined, the driveway becomes not just a prettier spot to park but an extension of the garden—perfect for perching with morning coffee. Take a look at a few ideas in Yes, You Can Park Here: Naturalistic Permeable Driveways.
For much more, including tasks to do in the garden now that fall’s officially here, head to Gardenista.
10 Easy Pieces: Low-Maintenance Indoor/Outdoor Rugs
by Alexa Hotz
When the line is blurred between indoor and outdoor living spaces, a versatile rug is essential. Here is our edit of outdoor rugs that are just as suitable for indoor or liminal spaces, all in neutral palettes and designs to complement a variety of settings.
Above: The Nordic Knots Acre 01 Rug (also shown in the featured image above) is handwoven in small batches from abaca; it’s currently available from the EU site only, from €1,495.
Above: The Design Within Reach Indra Indoor/Outdoor Rug, shown in Tide, is currently on deep discount: $858 for the 9-by-5 size. It’s also available in grey fog.
Above: The Sloan Indoor/Outdoor Rug is available in six colorways; from $119.90 from Quince.
Above: The Danish AYTM Redono Rug in taupe is available at Nordic Nest.
Above: The Annie Selke Samson Handwoven Indoor/Outdoor Rug is $498 for the 5-by-8 size.
Above: The Ferm Living Hem Rug is made from repurposed PET yarn; starting at $145. Likewise, the Way Rug is also made from PET yarn; $425 for the 5×7 size from Lumens.
Above: The Nanimarquina Tres Outdoor Rug, shown in black, is made of recycled PET to adapt to environmental conditions; starting at $2,545 at TRNK.
Above: From Swedish brand Pappelina, the Mono Rug, shown in Granit, is available in a wide range of hues directly from Pappelina.
For more rugs, see our picks:
- 10 Easy Pieces: Washable Rugs, Neutral Edition
- 10 Easy Pieces: Solid Gray Area Rugs
- 10 Easy Pieces: Neutral Wool Area Rugs
N.B.: This post was originally published on April 10, 2013. We have updated it with new products as well as current pricing.
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