Portland’s patio season may be short, but what our city lacks in sunny days we make up for with hometown creativity and distinct style. Whether you’ve got a tiny balcony or a big backyard in the ’burbs, channel Portland’s innovative spirit on your patio or porch or in your garden with distinctive, locally designed furniture and handmade accessories that merge style and artistry.

Table talk

The heart of an alfresco hangout is the furniture. Square footage will dictate how big and how much, but whatever footprint you go for, choose durable materials that are intended for outdoor use, and plan to store your stuff during our wet months.

Visit loveTEAK ( 139 SE Taylor St., loveteak.com ) in the Central Eastside and explore a range of shapes and types of sustainably sourced teak furni

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