Monday, April 18, 2011

Are you a collector of figurines?

In todays world, I think we all have a collection of something. Some people collect plates, state spoons, the new 50 states quarters and many more items then one can image.


I know for years everyone would by my mother any item that had a cardinal on it. She received cardinals for  every gift giving occasion. It got to the point she told me she was tired of cardinals and wished she could get other gifts.

My husband collects tigers, and has a room full of them and I am starting to collect different figurines to place in my backyard to enjoy. Frogs, cranes, turtles, boy and girl statues you can collect a lot of one item or some of all.

Whatever your choice, try including figurines or statues as you update your garden decor.  Everyone can see and enjoy them when relaxing in your backyard paradise.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Hammocks

Hammocks have been around for years and there is no better way to relax in your own backyard, then to be in a hammock on a warm afternoon or evening.




Can you picture yourself in your hammock (with your partner) on a warm romantic evening, and enjoying the cool breeze and the peacefulness of the surroundings of your own backyard island paradise.



Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Country Apple Plant Stand


Put your favorite plants on proud display with this country-style stand! An apple-branch motif adds charm and color to a graceful triple-tier gate design. Wrought iron. 19 1/4" x 15 1/2" x 19 3/4" high.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Kokopelli Wind Chime


If you a Southwestern theme going on in your garden you might like to hang this Kokopelli Wind bell. The motif depicts the piper Kokopelli at play, dancing around the body of a terra cotta bell. It adds a subtle music to the wind.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Garden Statues


Now that fall is here and you are preparing your yard for the winter, don't forget that if you live in a cold climate that you might need to protect your garden statues. If possible you should bring them in to avoid the freezing and thawing. This little step with help to preserve your statue so that you can enjoy them much longer.