Outdoor Archives - Lemon Thistle https://www.lemonthistle.com/tag/outdoor/ DIY, Hand Lettering + Home Decor Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:54:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.lemonthistle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-LT-2019-icon-32x32.png Outdoor Archives - Lemon Thistle https://www.lemonthistle.com/tag/outdoor/ 32 32 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Checklist https://www.lemonthistle.com/outdoor-spring-clean-up-checklist/ https://www.lemonthistle.com/outdoor-spring-clean-up-checklist/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:01:07 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=15417 It’s spring! And that means it’s time for the annual Outdoor Spring Cleaning! Today, I’m giving you this free printable outdoor spring cleaning checklist and sharing what we’ve done to get our patio and yard ready for the spring.     I don’t know about you, but I find spring outdoor spring cleaning totally overwhelming and honestly …

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]]> https://www.lemonthistle.com/outdoor-spring-clean-up-checklist/feed/ 0 The 10 Best Washable Indoor & Outdoor Rugs in 2024 https://www.lemonthistle.com/the-10-best-washable-indoor-outdoor-rugs/ https://www.lemonthistle.com/the-10-best-washable-indoor-outdoor-rugs/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 14:22:00 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=28301 If you’re in the market for an indoor or outdoor washable rug that is affordable and looks great with modern decor, I’m sharing 10 of them today! These rugs are made with synthetic fibers so they are beautiful, functional, durable, and washable.   It’s spring! That means it’s the time of year when suddenly everything …

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]]> https://www.lemonthistle.com/the-10-best-washable-indoor-outdoor-rugs/feed/ 0 DIY Personalized Door Mats | How to Letter on Coir Mats! https://www.lemonthistle.com/diy-personalized-door-mats-how-to-letter-on-coir-mats/ https://www.lemonthistle.com/diy-personalized-door-mats-how-to-letter-on-coir-mats/#comments Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:41:25 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=15589 Sharing the easiest way to letter on coir door mats for this DIY personalized door mat project! Mine says ‘You Better Like Kids’, but yours can say whatever you choose. This way of painting door mats helps the paint hold up longer than spray paint. *Post originally published May 2019, updated July 2023 with more …

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]]> https://www.lemonthistle.com/diy-personalized-door-mats-how-to-letter-on-coir-mats/feed/ 7 Fire Table Media Comparison: Lava Pebbles Vs Fire Glass https://www.lemonthistle.com/fire-table-media-comparison-lava-pebbles-vs-fire-glass/ https://www.lemonthistle.com/fire-table-media-comparison-lava-pebbles-vs-fire-glass/#respond Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=29639 Which fire table media should you choose for your propane fire table? I’m reviewing two modern looking options: black reflective fire glass and larger grey lava pebbles. I’ve been talking about wanting a fire table for our outdoor space for quite some time. Being in BC, we often have fire bans on so a wood …

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]]> https://www.lemonthistle.com/fire-table-media-comparison-lava-pebbles-vs-fire-glass/feed/ 0 13 DIY Backyard Party Games to Play Outdoors this Summer https://www.lemonthistle.com/13-diy-backyard-party-games-to-play-outdoors-this-summer/ https://www.lemonthistle.com/13-diy-backyard-party-games-to-play-outdoors-this-summer/#respond Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:42:10 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=29547 Today, I’m sharing my favourite DIY backyard party games and outdoor party games to try this summer! Some of these are classic outdoor games, and a few I’ve invented. These will give you and your guests some fun activities to keep the party spirit high and the laughter and chatter flowing. One thing I absolutely …

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]]> https://www.lemonthistle.com/13-diy-backyard-party-games-to-play-outdoors-this-summer/feed/ 0 4 TIPS for your Backyard Entertaining Spaces https://www.lemonthistle.com/4-tips-backyard-entertaining-spaces/ https://www.lemonthistle.com/4-tips-backyard-entertaining-spaces/#respond Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:23:44 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=25696 I’m ready for hosting summer nights on the patio, so todays I’m sharing 4 simple tips to get your backyard entertaining spaces ready for guests! As soon as summer hits, every time I entertain, I try to take it outdoors. There’s nothing more magical to me than a summer evening spent on the patio (or …

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]]> https://www.lemonthistle.com/modern-summer-deck-decor/feed/ 6 Staining a Fence with a Sprayer! DIY Tips https://www.lemonthistle.com/staining-a-fence-with-a-sprayer-diy-tips/ https://www.lemonthistle.com/staining-a-fence-with-a-sprayer-diy-tips/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=23505 Sharing tips to stain a fence with a sprayer… for the DIYer! I stained 3 fences, both sides with this sprayer and am sharing everything I learned along the way (settings, type of stain, etc!). I’m so excited to finally have our yard fenced on all sides. Not only does this mean we could get …

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]]> https://www.lemonthistle.com/staining-a-fence-with-a-sprayer-diy-tips/feed/ 1 DIY Wooden Plant Markers with Cricut Joy https://www.lemonthistle.com/diy-wooden-plant-markers-with-cricut-joy/ https://www.lemonthistle.com/diy-wooden-plant-markers-with-cricut-joy/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:25:09 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=23404 As part of my patio goals this year, I’m upgrading my container herb garden with these DIY wooden plant markers made with my Cricut Joy. See the full tutorial below! If you’ve been following along with Lemon Thistle for some time, you might remember that last year we finished off our decks and finally got …

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