Weekend round up

Despite the recent chill in the air, I'm still daydreaming about spring. After chatting with cutie horticulturalist Jamie Durie about the incredible outdoor rooms he creates, inspired by exotic locales, I feel like it's time to start thinking bigger in terms of my own backyard! (Read the full story).

And, I'm not the only one. According to last week's poll, the majority - 60 per cent - of Yourhomers are also planning to extend their living space outdoors as soon as the warm weather returns. (Get more springtime inspiration on our Outdoor Living page).

This week, I'm also dreaming of a good night's sleep. And, I figure if you're spending $75,000 (!) on the world's most expensive bed, it's got to bring sweet dreams. Read the full story, then let me know in the home page poll whether, if money was no object, you'd make the splurge?

And, for some more weekend reading, check out:

- Details for the Disaster DIY casting call

- Colin and Justin make over a truly ugly before

- A look at One Bloor

- The business of condo miniatures

- Vacuums to speed your spring cleaning

- This week's What they Got