By Leslie Lindsay  I don’t know about you, but I’ve been getting these gorgeous catalogs from Frontgate, PotteryBarn and Ballard Designs with the most to-die-for outdoor seating areas. For a brief moment, I am transported to the backyard oasis of my dreams with a book in hand. But when I look out my window, I see brown (getting greener by the day, though), and desolate flower beds. And then Jen Altrogee came to me with this stunning how-to; transforming those brambles and brown into a world glittering with color and books. I’m honored to welcome Jen to the blog and to share her lovely article on creating outdoor reading spaces. Roll up your sleeves and dig in! “Unless you live in Miami or San Francisco, you’re most likely over winter. Over the cold, wind chill, and slush. In preparation for the warmer weather, I am going to give you 5 tips for creating the perfect outdoor reading space that will serve you from spring to fall (and possibly well into winter depending on how far south …