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Backyard Essentials
Shade, Seating, and Storage
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Saving for the Inevitable
How to start a sinking fund
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Get Outside
18 Coolest Modern Outdoor Playhouses
Deliberate, Functional, Relaxed Living
It’s not a lifestyle, it’s your life, actually.
You’re not here to live like everyone else—you’re here to live as you. Forget the competition, ditch the trends, and stop worrying about what others think. Embrace your individuality and just do you.
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Patio Fruit Trees
Lemon, lime, or lemonade blueberries are the perfect combo of form and function.
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Outdoor Rugs
UV-resistant, mold and mildew resistant, and durable—perfect for outdoor use and high-traffic areas
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Retro Outdoor Chairs
Made in the USA, durable, fade-resistant webbing with a foldable lightweight frame.
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Outdoor Enamel Dishes
Lightweight, stackable, and sturdy—perfect for patio meals, everyday use, or packing for your next camping trip
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Weathertight Storage
Weathertight Totes are stackable, and moisture-proof, perfect for protecting your things from the elements.
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Handmade Food Tents
Helps keep flies & bugs away while you gather for outdoor entertaining
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I’m Erica Hennes.
I like to consider myself a Midwestern Californian due to my deep sense of humor, sarcasm, and low tolerance for bullshit, but I still like living somewhere that has sun & water & isn’t flat.
I learned the art of DIY from my parents so I have never been afraid to take on something new. Full disclosure... it doesn’t always work as planned, but I guess I like doing things the hard way.
I am dedicated to featuring a mix of interests, how I approach house finances (I’m shockingly crazy here), DIY projects, sustainability, and most importantly featuring some really amazing small business owners.
If you are interested in working together or just want to say hi, please send me a DM here on Instagram. I like to avoid the formalities of email as long as possible.
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An outdoor kitchen doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or even particularly “kitcheny.” It’s not about impressing the neighbors—it’s about making your outdoor space more livable, more fun, and way more delicious.