{"id":158636,"date":"2020-05-26T00:01:26","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T07:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=158636"},"modified":"2020-07-20T14:44:58","modified_gmt":"2020-07-20T21:44:58","slug":"3-ways-to-bring-the-outdoors-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/news\/3-ways-to-bring-the-outdoors-in","title":{"rendered":"West Elm + REI: 3 Ways to Bring the Outdoors In"},"content":{"rendered":"

This spring,\u00a0REI Co-op\u00a0and\u00a0West Elm\u00a0<\/a>are partnering on a first-ever\u00a0co-curated\u00a0collection<\/a> of on-the-go outdoor pieces to help people feel more at home\u00a0outside, from the campsite to your own backyard. As part of our partnership, we\u2019re publishing a\u00a0series of guest posts<\/a> from our friends at West Elm. Here, they share expert tips for how to bring\u00a0a bit of the great outdoors inside.<\/em><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s right around the corner: Summer, the golden child of our four-season family for good reason. The sweet weeks from Memorial Day through Labor Day bring with them long days, breezy nights and endless fun in the sun. So what does it look like when we head inside to cool off, refresh and recharge? Or during cooler months when, faced with dropping temps and graying skies, we find ourselves more often hunkering down for indoor activities?<\/p>\n

With a few strategic style moves, you can create a sense of endless summer at home. Here\u2019s how to take a cue from Mother Nature and bring the outdoors in.<\/p>\n

1. Go green with plants.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We call it the Golden Age of Houseplants: With indoor planters<\/a> to suit every space and style and the ability to ship living leafy babes straight to your door, it\u2019s never been easier to be a plant parent.<\/p>\n

Layer planters of varying shapes and scales into your space to create a calming oasis:<\/p>\n