Yellow is such a happy color. I especially love it outside, where it pops against green grass and trees. Paired with black and white, it's chic, but still fun.

Painting your front door is an easy, inexpensive update that can be finished in a day. Choose a high-gloss finish, and make sure it's an outdoor formula. If you love this ring door knocker as much as I do, check out Restoration Hardware's version.

I love to see outdoor spaces dressed as nicely as indoor spaces. When hosting a patio party, why not bring your favorite pillows outside? I love this yellow trellis-inspired print.

Okay, so maybe this adorable bicycle has nothing to do with decorating (aside from those fantastic carriage house-style garage doors), but I couldn't help but include it. My husband is a very serious bike rider (ahem, cyclist) and he's dying for me to join him. If I had this pretty little thing to ride, I just might!

Hope you're all having a lovely Labor Day!

(photos: Real Simple, Martha Stewart Living, Country Living)