The Outdoor Living Journal

Ideas, spaces
& objects that
elevate outdoor living.

An editorial journal for the art of living outside — curated pools, gardens, courtyards, materials and beautiful objects from around the world. Come for the ideas, stay for the atmosphere. Your guide? A very relaxed iguana.

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Illustrated iguana relaxing in a tropical courtyard with terracotta pots and an arched doorway
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Outdoor Inspiration

Where would you like to wander?

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Narrow pool beside a shaded terrace at golden hour

Poolside Living

Pools · loungers · water life
Lush green courtyard garden with layered planting and stone paving

Gardens

Plants · greenery · growing
Mediterranean courtyard with an arched doorway and climbing greenery

Patios & Courtyards

Shade · outdoor rooms · slow living
Blue and terracotta patterned floor tiles in warm sunlight

Materials & Details

Tile · stone · timber · light
Objects We Love

Small things. Big difference.

Large terracotta planter holding an agave on a stone floor

The Oversized Terracotta Planter

One big pot beats five small ones
Aged brass lantern with a lit candle against a warm wall

The Aged Brass Lantern

Golden hour, on demand
Folding wooden and canvas deck chair on a sunlit terrace

The Linen Deck Chair

The best seat in the house
The Journal

Notes from the good life outside.

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Poolside Living

Why small pools are the big idea

Less water, less cost, more life. The case for going compact.

 Gardens

The lazy person’s lush garden

Plants that thrive on neglect — approved by our iguana.

 Materials & Details

Terracotta is having a moment

The oldest material outside is suddenly the newest.
Shop the vibe

Bring the outside life home.

Every space we feature comes with the finds to make it yours — furniture, planters, lighting and the little objects that change everything. Curated by us. Approved by the iguana.

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