August 10, 2011

Backyard and Garden Art

During the warm and mild months of the year we tend to spend a lot more time out in the garden and yard, so why not have that area of your home reflect your personality and passion as much as the inside of your home.  Among the beautiful plants, flowers, shrubs and trees I like to set out favorite art objects, sculpture and a fountain to add texture and interest to my garden.

This is a fountain I made out of a large vase.  I simply inserted a pump, found the right spot in the garden that had electrical access and Voila! a beautiful garden accent that provides a wonderful soothing sound and the all important element, water.

Near my hammock I added an art sculpture piece that a neighbor artist made and a bird feeder so I can relax and enjoy the gorgeous birds that are always present in my backyard.

A sweet little kitty sculpture that I received as a gift from a friend adds a little whimsy and makes me smile when I spot her hiding in the foliage.

Here I added a beautiful large vase and tossed in some branches, creating a simple and unique element to the yard.

Decorate, add accents and charm to your outdoor living spaces. Give your garden and yard some personality and interest, you will enjoy your time outdoors so much more when you are surrounded by the things you love.

May 21, 2010

Options For Your Outdoor Environment with Authentic Home Exterior Paint Seattle

Are you thinking about changing your exterior paint?  Is it just old or you are wanting a switch?  There are many options to consider. Of course the color is probably the most important. Using eco-friendly paint is also a necessity in this age of awareness of taking better care of our surroundings.  Seattle has a rich and varied heritage and culture. Many of the dwellings are historic and valuable. Those are definitely factors to consider when looking at choices for your paint. Authentic Home exterior paint in Seattle is the first stop.

Seattle is actually known as a focal point for “green” technologies. Many of its public leaders have taken eco-friendly positions on urban design, building standards, clean energy, and climate change. By 2030, Seattle hopes to be North America’s first “climate neutral” city. This means they have a goal of reaching zero net per capita greenhouse gas emissions. A superior way of achieving this could in part be done by using exterior paint that is environmentally friendly. Authentic Home exterior paint in Seattle can bridge the gap. Some paints even absorb carbon dioxide over a period of time.

Authentic Home exterior paint has a lifetime warranty and is a low VOC, very high premium paint formulated for the Great Northwest. You would be hard pressed to find a comparable paint at any price. This is a terrific way to protect your Authentic Home.

April 24, 2010

Refresh Your Outdoor Living Room

It is the time year to get ready for all your outdoor entertaining. Sprucing up the graden, cleaning the deck or patio and bringing out all of your outdoor furniture certainly gets you in the mood for entertaining.

Are you tired of you dull, boring furniture cushions? A new look on your seat cushions can change your entire outdoor living space. There are so many options available for sun protected outdoor fabrics and they range from bright contemporary fabrics and colors to more soft and muted tones. Any upholester can transform your look today. And yes you can even reupholester your umbrella!