Micheline Stone

CREATIVE LIVING Growing up on a farm, I spent my free time outside, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. I gardened, tended animals, and cooked over bonfires. I also rearranged spaces, indoors and out, and decorated with artwork and vibrant colors that made me smile. As an adult, I pursued my design passion first as […]

Five Hot Tips for Alfresco Dining   The perfect alfresco dining experience would likely include a perfect outdoor kitchen where the transition from cooktop to tabletop is only a matter of inches. We here at Creative Living and our sister company, Artisan Outdoor Kitchens, can literally design and build a thoroughly modern outdoor kitchen in

At Artisan Outdoor Kitchens by Creative Living, we love us some authentic oven-fired pizza alfresco on the patio. Our suggestion: Skip the pile of pizza boxes and whip up a Neapolitan feast yourself. Here are two of our favorite outdoor pizza ovens to get the party started. The Pioneer: Fontana If there were ever a

  Designing the perfect outdoor living area is tricky. What furniture works? Neutrals or bolds? How should you light it? Do you want a full bells-and-whistles kitchen or a simple grill? At Creative Living, we love to dream up stunning, functional outdoor spaces that reflect your style, and we take pride in working with you

Upgrading your outdoor living space doesn’t have to be a warm-weather endeavor. One of the best ways to transform your backyard into a four-season mecca of relaxation is by extending its use from day into night.