Category Archives: Outdoor Decorating
 
The Front Porch:
By Karon    June 2012

As the owners of a garden center, spring is definitely go time, so when my husband and I are not putting in a gazillion hours a week at the store, you’ll find us right here relaxing on our front porch. This is where we practically live in the summertime; we don’t like being cooped up [...]


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Relax A Little:
By Karon    July 2011

Now that the rush of summer holidays are over, it is time to sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of the lazy days ahead. Most of us tend to focus on the inside of our homes when it comes to decorating, but decorating the outside of your home is just as important; so if [...]


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Welcoming Gestures:
By Karon    November 2010

I love, love, love lanterns. For years I’ve used lanterns to dress up my front porch and walkway, or grace the mantle of my outdoor fireplace. These staples of decorating find their way into lots of places in my home. Lanterns have always been used to light the pathway for guests to my front door; [...]


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First Impressions:
By Karon    June 2010

I love urns of all colors, shapes and sizes. Urns are simply a must have for your garden decor. A black urn planted with boxwood topiaries or blooming roses presents a stately traditional feel, or the simple contrast of white Bacopa against the black urn gives an understated elegant feel. 93AQAT5KPVYF These are all very [...]


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A Quiet Place:
By Karon    June 2010

Carve out a niche on your front porch or deck for a quiet place to read a book or take a nap after a long day of gardening. Take color cues from your shutters or flowers in your garden, and visit your local fabric store for outdoor fabric choices. If you don’t sew, I’m sure [...]


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