For Adam and Allison Messner, Yardzen’s cofounders, one of the many joys of summer is spending time together at their home in California’s wine country. During the warm season, the landscape around their historic farmhouse is uniquely Californian – golden, dried grass (the Messners don’t irrigate), live oaks, buzzing bees amongst the lavender, and edible plants heavy with produce.
Labor Day is an especially wonderful time in Calistoga for the Messners, who find themselves outdoors from morning until night, playing baseball, building forts, exploring the creek, and barbecuing. Although the days are hot, there is often a whisper of cool wind amongst the trees, and in the evenings, temperatures drop low enough for cozy gatherings.
Here, we rounded up the outdoor furniture and decor pieces that bring to life their home’s outdoor spaces during the summer and the transition to fall.
The Neighbor sectional has long been a Yardzen favorite. Made of FSC-certified teak and performance Sunbrella fabric, these sectionals work beautifully in any outdoor space. For families with kids and pets, we especially like Neighbor’s new, darker fabrics, like this gray.
Pair your Neighbor sectional with the matching coffee (or cocktail) table. Just like inside, a coffee table does a beautiful job at pulling an outdoor room together. Style with fresh flowers and functional details.
Add a classic look and feel to your decor with nautical stripes in blues and reds, which look great for the holiday but also transition beautifully between the seasons.
Don’t knock an outdoor rug until you try one – they feel luxurious under bare feet, and they do a beautiful job of pulling together an outdoor room.
Set the Scene with Tabletop Decor
Tabletop decor always sets the mood for a fun evening at home. Holidays, like Labor Day, offer a great excuse to decorate based on a theme! Pictured here, the Messners brought in classic decor elements for their celebration at home, like gingham, bunting, enamelware, and mason jar vases to set the tone.
Add personality to your outdoor space with the bright colors and bold patterns of Heather Taylor Home’s 100% hand woven tablecloths.
Camp-inspired enamelware is both beautiful and functional, setting the scene for a casual, alfresco evening.
This 7’ weathered outdoor dining table from Terrain will age beautifully. The clean, simple lines and neutral tone pairs well with any exterior style.
Add a classic, picnic-inspired touch to your tabletop with a gingham napkin. Consider contrasting the colors of your napkins and tablecloth for a fun flair.
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