Outdoor Living

Pretty Potted Patio Plants

Posted by on Jun 25, 2012 in Outdoor Living | Comments Off on Pretty Potted Patio Plants

Pretty Patio Potted Plants                                                      Summer is in full swing and everywhere you look flowers are in bloom!  I love the beauty this time of year especially living on the East coast where 5 months out of the year the landscape is barren!  Patios and Porches should  provide some of that lush beauty and that means plenty of stylish container pots.  After all, these outdoor spaces need accessories too!  Here are some tips for creating a lush colorful potted garden from spring right into fall.  Move your indoor plants outside during the warmer season. ...

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Halloween Decorating

Posted by on Oct 22, 2010 in Interior Design, Outdoor Living | Comments Off on Halloween Decorating

Boo!!  The Holiday season begins with Halloween and what a fun time of year, especially for the kids – with hay rides, pumpkin picking and trying to decide what costume to wear for trick or treat.   Decorating for Halloween is starting to rival Christmas these days, especially in neighborhoods with lots of children.  Here are some easy tips for decorating your home for Halloween and keeping those decorations up right through Thanksgiving. All you need are lots of pumpkins, gourds, mums and a few really cool Halloween decorations like, skulls, spiders and candles.  It is amazing to me...

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Starry Nights of Autumn

Posted by on Sep 9, 2010 in Outdoor Living | Comments Off on Starry Nights of Autumn

I admit I love summer!  With its long days and sunny weather I spend most of my time outdoors during the summer months.  But as much as I would like to deny it summer is on its way out and fall is fast approaching.  Ok, I’ll admit I do like the cooler evenings and football and a crackling fire. So how do I let go of summer and usher in fall?  By enjoying the cooler weather in an outdoor living space.    Most of us have a patio, porch or deck.  Make the most of it by adding comfortable furnishings, some fall flowers like mums or asters and an outdoor fireplace, fire pit or chiminea.  While a...

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