Summerize Your Outdoor Area
With the warm summer months quickly approaching, it’s time to think about bringing the comfort and style of your home outdoors. Here are a few simple tips to help you prepare your outdoor living area for entertaining and the sunny season ahead.
Outdoor Pillows Add Comfort to Everyone in the Family
The warm weather and long summer days are a great time to sit outside and enjoy the outdoors. It’s also a good time to make your outdoor seating area comfortable and inviting, not only for people, but for our animal friends as well.
Outdoor pillows are an easy and fun way to add comfort and personality to your home. Outdoor pillows are made to withstand the elements and are a practical accessory that will add color to your home and comfort to your pet.
Outdoor Lights Adds Practical Ambience to Outdoor Living
With the warm summer months upon us, the perfect time for late night gatherings is here! Cold drinks and delicious food are sure to keep all of your friends satisfied; but don’t stop there! Keep the conversations flowing by adding finishing touches to your party or get together.
Outdoor lighting adds ambience and practicality to your outdoor setting. There are so many options available, from festive string lights to dramatic tiki torches. Outdoor string lights can run on solar, electric or batteries. When shopping, look for bulbs that are easy to replace if you intend to use them for more than one season. If electrical, make sure they are UL listed. UL refers to Underwriter’s Laboratories, an organization that approves electrical equipment for safety. Continue reading →
Outdoor Pillows and Tasty Beverages Add to Relaxation, Enjoyment of Summer
Outdoor pillows are a key ingredient to your outdoor living space and making it an extension of your home. And no outdoor gathering is complete without friends, food and beverages. Homemade beverages, such as sangria, provide a delicious, personal touch that can make relaxing with friends even more fun and enjoyable.
Sangria is easy to make and perfect for relaxing after a busy day of yard work or basking in the sun. There are many variations of this tasty classic beverage, and it’s easy to personalize to make it your own. Keep in mind sangria takes a few hours to chill, so plan ahead! Based on a recipe for classic Spanish sangria, these basic ingredients and instructions can be adapted to meet your personal preference. Continue reading →
Decorating with Outdoor Pillows
Outdoor pillows have come a long way. Now there is less distinction between indoor and outdoor pillows. Nearly every style and fabric and look of indoor pillows has been created for use outdoors. The choice of colors, patterns, and textures has never been better, making it fun and easy to decorate. Here are some decorating trends to consider as you select new outdoor pillows. Continue reading →
Decorating your Patio Nautical Style
Feel like lounging on the high seas? If your answer to that is “aye,” then an authentic nautical-themed patio should be right up your alley. To get your redecoration project started, here are some things you could try.
Maintain a base palette– When talking about a nautical theme, colors that embody life at sea would dominate everything—from striking navy blues to clean whites (reminiscent of the deep blue sea and bright sky), combined with khaki accents (akin to the rope and riggings of a ship). Keep this palette going and you’ve got the basic nautical feeling down pat. Remember, however, to sprinkle in some other colors like red to keep the overall motif lively and avoid predictability. Continue reading →
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