Western Living Magazine
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Entries Are Now Open for the 2026 Designers of the Year Awards!
Designers of the Year Frequently Asked Questions
Photos: The Western Living Design 25 Finalists Party
Meals fit for the stars.
While most urbanites don’t get the luxury of having an enormous backyard (or a backyard period), the lucky few get beautiful patios and the even luckier a rooftop—with the cityscape and mountains as their backdrop. To make the most of your outdoor sanctuary, we came up with a few excuses to get out there in the form of delicious summer recipes.
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