The Backyard Break
THE
BACKYARD BREAK
A gentle guide to comfort, calm, and outdoor living.
Featured | September
Summer Isn’t the End of Hammock Season
Cooler evenings, softer light and fewer bugs might make early fall one of the best times of year to slow down outside.
MAKE YOUR BACKYARD BETTER
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Build a Hammock Corner You’ll Actually Use
Simple ideas to create a relaxing, comfortable space in any backyard.

5 Small Changes That Make a Backyard Feel Finished
It’s the little details that turn an ordinary backyard into a place you never want to leave.

The Case for Staying Outside After Sunset
Cooler air, softer light and a calmer pace. Here’s why the best part of the day might start after dark.
THE ART OF DOING LESS
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The 20-Minute Backyard Reset
Leave your phone inside. Grab something cold. Go outside. That’s it.

Why Your Backyard Needs One Really Comfortable Place
You don’t need an elaborate outdoor room to create somewhere worth escaping to.

Morning Coffee Is Better Outside
A hammock chair, a quiet corner and twenty minutes before the day gets busy.
Take a Backyard Break
Ideas for creating a more comfortable backyard—and enjoying it once you do.
Backyard inspiration • seasonal ideas • outdoor-living trends • new stories