IN

THE

garden

outdoors

shaded dining area with a

fireplace, a small grassy

play area under a willow

tree, and planting beds

along the edges. Garden

designer Xavier McBride

helped her select plants for

the beds and a cadre of

pots that add color and life

to the new gray stucco

walls and red brick floor.

The lure of Becca’s new

patio soon made it a

regular gathering spot on

Friday evenings. “Now my

grandchildren and I play

cards in the sunken area,

and then everyone dines at

the table in front of the

fireplace,” Becca says.

“What a wonderful way

for everyone to stay

connected.”

FAMILY HEARTH

The fireplace,

right,

adds

warmth and ambience to

Denver’s cool nights, and the

wall around the patio blocks

chilly breezes.

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS NOVEMBER

2009

123

IT ADDS FRESHNESS. IT'S AUTOMATIC.

IT’S ONE THING YOU CAN KEEP IN YOUR

DRYER FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS* WITHOUT

IT BECOMING W RINKLED OR DIZZY.

Just stick the Bounce Dryer Bar inside your dryer and enjoy automatic freshness.

Depends on

frequency of use and dryer settings.