If you're lucky enough to have some outdoor space, now is the time to make the most of it.
Hang time: Get some downtime outside with this hammock that's big enough for two and stores small. Straps not included. $79.95, Sports Basement Santa Rosa, 1970 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-921-3147, shop.sportsbasement.com (courtesy photo)
Bring-it-along bistro: In addition to this Fermob bistro set being elegant and brightly colored, it’s foldable and easy to move around the yard. $238 (two chairs), $275 (table), Petaluma Home & Garden, 516 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma, 707-778-6177, facebook.com/petalumahomeandgarden (photo by Petaluma Home and Garden)
Shaken in Sonoma: Let Sonoma Coast Distillery do the mixing. Flavored vodkas are available along with bottles of handcrafted cocktails like Lemon Drop, Pomegranate Cosmo, and a vodka-based Raspberry Lemonade. $16, Sonoma Coast Spirits, 429 1st St., Petaluma, 707-331-0718, sonomacoastspirits.com (courtesy photo)
Stakes with spirit: Ceramist Lou Sparks makes garden stakes to label plants, but he also makes these that name mindfulness aims worth cultivating. $10 (each), Made Local Marketplace, 529 4th St, Santa Rosa, 707-583-7667, madelocalmarketplace.com (courtesy photo)
Tranquility: Splashing water is a relaxing sound that can block out unwanted noise from less soothing sources like traffic. This pretty modern fountain is one of the more popular styles at Absolute Statuary and Fountains. $600 (36-inch) $2019 (48-in), Absolute Statuary and Fountains, 2227 Gravenstein Hwy. South, Sebastopol, 707-823-5039, absolutehomeandgarden.com (courtesy photo)
For feathered friends: A bird feeder hung outside—within three feet of the window for birds’ safety— will provide a show of visiting hummingbirds. $30, Urban Garden, 2313 Magowan Drive Montgomery Village, Santa Rosa, 707-543-7037, myurbangarden.com (courtesy photo)
Soothing sounds: The gentle clinking of these capiz-shell wind chimes will be a nice addition to the yard, plus the calming sound can travel indoors—infusing your home office or homeschool with spa sounds. $28.95 (and up), Kindred Fair Trade Handicraft, 605 4th St., Santa Rosa, 707-579-1459, kindredfairtrade.com (courtesy photo)
Tabletop oven: If you want wood-fired pizza, there’s no need to go looking beyond your own backyard. $1,699.00 – $1,899.00, Outdora, 128 West Napa St., Sonoma, outdora.com. (courtesy photo)
Whale of a tail: Most whales spray from their spouts, but this one has a sprinkler tail! When little ones are splashing around in this cute pool, they won’t get hung up on these details. $40, Sports Basement Santa Rosa, 1970 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-921-3147, shop.sportsbasement.com(courtesy photo)
Tractor wind spinner: Capture the farming spirit in the cutest way with this whimsical rusted-finish iron piece with wheels that spin in the wind. $94, Urban Garden, 2313 Magowan Drive Montgomery Village, Santa Rosa, 707-543-7037, myurbangarden.com (courtesy photo)
Bigger fun: We love Jenga. Big Jenga—like this version that can reach 4-ft tall— translates so nicely to outdoor play. $95, Sports Basement Santa Rosa, 1970 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-921-3147, shop.sportsbasement.com (courtesy photo)
Flock of Silhouettes: These rust-finish metal birds—crows, hawks and quails—are a sweet accent. Available in stakes or with a base that can be attached to a wood surface . $10 (and up), Potter Green and Company, 23586 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, 707-996-8888, pottergreen.com
Wonderful whirlygigs: When shiny objects catching your attention is a good thing. These are simply designed and provide lovely contrast to a lush garden. $48 (and up), Potter Green and Company, 23586 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, 707-996-8888, pottergreen.com
Big spinners: For more impact, get a larger size or hang a few together or both. Potter Green and Company, 23586 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, 707-996-8888, pottergreen.com
Twinkle at your toes: Add colorful sparkle to the ground with tumbled glass gravel. $4 (per pound), Potter Green and Company, 23586 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, 707-996-8888, pottergreen.com
Garden art: Swedes Feed's has incredible accent pieces from pretty suns and vibrant birds to giant T-rexes and elegant horses. Swede's Feeds, 9140 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood, 707-833-5050, swedesfeeds.com
Something to believe in: Yes it's real. Sasquatch yard art. A whole family of it. Swede's Feeds, 9140 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood, 707-833-5050, swedesfeeds.com
If you’re lucky enough to have some outdoor space, make the most of it this summer and fall. After all, more time at home will allow more time to escape to the balcony, garden or patio. Shop Sonoma County stories for pieces — big and small — that will add interest to your outdoor space with the added bonus of keeping your spending local. Click through the above gallery for details.
