Archive for the ‘Outdoor Decorating’ Category
Posted on May 14, 2009 - by admin
Outdoor pillows with pizazz
I have to admit - I change my pillows often! I’ve been accused of ADD “Attention Decorating Disorder”. The way I look at it, is that it’s cheaper than changing the sofa. At any rate, I have a bench right next to my front door that happens to be the first thing you (or at least the first thing I) see when you walk or drive up to my house. This bench is the perfect place for my pillow fetish. The problem is the direct sunlight. After about 2 years I got sick and tired of throwing away my pillows due to sun damage. I decided to get smart and only use outdoor fabrics for this pillow. This was a WISE investment as the pillows still look new at the end of a season regardless of the amount of sun and rain that we received. The problem was that I was stuck with some pretty boring choices….. until now. Check out my latest finds
First from FRONTGATE
How great is this guy?! I’m loving the embroidered dragonfly look and even outdoor CORDING! That’s something I haven’t had before
Great zebra pattern - more great fringe.
A MONOGRAMMED outdoor pillow - LOVE IT! What a PERFECT housewarming gift.
Posted on April 29, 2009 - by admin
Topiaries - both real and “preserved”
WOW - I wish I had known about this site 10 or so years ago when I was making 20 or so topiaries for my wedding. At the time, there really weren’t that many good options on the market. They were either too fake or too cheap or too something. SO, we opted to make our own. A LOT of time and a LOT of money later we had 20 beautiful topiaries. It was a true family effort. My dad cut the wood from a fallen tree in our family’s yard, my mom painted the pots, grandma hot glued, uncle assembled… you get the picture.
Ivy Ball on Stem Topiary 14 inch
Well the point of my telling you this story is to stay that those topiaries are STILL in rotation. My best friend (and her sister) used them in their weddings, as did my sister and my brother. They have been used at countless parties and every year during the holidays. A well made topiary is a MUST HAVE for your decorating rich decor. Although there is something about a topiary that makes me want to have them in pairs. After all of these years I am still in love with those manicured balls. I now have two real ones outside my front door. I love them and get complimented all the time. Check out the great ones available at Fresh Topiary. Click on the link below and browse their site for ideas. I love that they sell topiaries in 2 and 4 packs - as I said, I like them in pairs.
Ivy Ball on Stem Topiary (pair)
Posted on April 26, 2009 - by admin
Outdoor seating goes rural!
Decorating rich is so much more than fancy settees and puffy ottomans! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, it’s a frame of mind - it’s a way of life. It’s about being different and having things in your home that reflect you and your history.
Well, even if you didn’t grow up on a farm…take a gander at this cool Tractor Seat garden stool. Made entirely of cast iron, the sucker weighs 25lbs. According to Gardeners.com “it looks authentic - like it was found in a field”. I can picture one nestled amoung a patch of daisies. Grab a glass of sweet tea and enjoy the butterflies.
Posted on April 23, 2009 - by admin
Decorating Rich goes outdoors
With beautiful weather right around the corner, try some of these fresh designs to bring a touch of class to your yard. All of these items is available at Pier 1
Stacking Chairs: It’s time to graduate from those horrible $4 plastic chairs that you can buy at your local grocery store. These beauties retail for $69.95 and come in a green, white, red & natural. Light enough to drag around your yard, yet sturdy enough to last for years to come. Bonus: they stack for easy storage
Terracotta Pot with Chalk: How cute is this?? I’m definitely buying a ton of these for Mother’s Day gifts (and end of the year teacher gifts). You can write the name of your herb, or maybe you buy a pot for each member of your family and let them test their green thumb. Regardless of what you do with it, I can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t smile after seeing one of these.
Flower Garden Stool: Ok, I’m even more in love with these than I am with the Terracotta Pot. The color is perfect, the size is adorable, and the design is classic. A wonderful updated print applied to an old classic - the garden stool. I can picture it on the edge of a coy pond, nestled right up against a huge patriot hosta (or underneath a Magnolia tree). OR, if you have pond phobia (as I do) this stool would brighten up any sunroom. In fact, it could be a summer version of your Living room end table. So many uses!
Suzani Outdoor Pillow: What patio wouldn’t come alive with a cheery pillow like this one. I’m impressed by the bright colors and happy design. Historically it’s hard to find outdoor fabrics in bright colors (due to the sun’s fading effects). I’m interested to see if this pillow will hold up to the strong summer sun.
