¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoon cornstarch ½ cup whipping cream ¼ cup freshly brewed strong coffee ¼ cup coffee liqueur or water

1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

The deck spans nearly the whole yard, so I wanted to make the most of it. We divided the long space into a living area on the upper deck and a dining area on the lower deck. The rugs look like woven jute but they’re actually super-durable polypropylene ($41-$793, Rugs USA). A blue sconce ($70, Lamps Plus) packs personality into the narrow space. The stackable chairs are Hooper by Safavieh....

1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened ½ cup butter, softened 3 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon creme de menthe (or 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon mint extract, and several drops of green food coloring) Milk Dark Chocolate Ganache ½ cup whipping cream 1 11 ounce package dark chocolate pieces