Buying New
February 2, 2012 by BeautifulGarden
Filed under Design Ideas
I needed to purchase a new electric fireplace heater after the old one had finally died on us. We had this old electric fireplace heater for about five years now, and it was given to me as a gift from a friend. Now I needed to make sure that I get to buy something which [...]
Setting Up
January 26, 2012 by BeautifulGarden
Filed under Design Ideas
In our home, I make it a point that I would be able to change my decor depending on the current season and occasion. As a full time wife, I have the pleasure of being able to decorate and transform my home whenever I feel like it. This is one of the best things I [...]
Letter Stacks
January 17, 2012 by BeautifulGarden
Filed under Design Ideas
When we get letters from the mailbox, we always tend to misplace them because we would frequently leave them out wherever we want. This is often the cause of why homeowners tend to overlook payments for their bills or taking note of important correspondences sent to them. A homeowner must be more organized when it [...]
Active Kids
January 17, 2012 by BeautifulGarden
Filed under Design Ideas
Those who have kids in the home would know how much dangerous it can be when they are left unattended. The risk is further raised up even worse when these kids get really curious every time they would see something that catches their fancy. This is the reason why parents would need to make sure [...]
Outdoor Decorating
March 3, 2008 by LawnOrnament
Filed under Design Ideas, Garden Decor
I’ve always been challenged by decorating. Inside the house and out, I’m completely lost when it comes to aesthetics. I need to have my hand held every step of the way. Whether it’s a wind chime or a painting, I can’t put two and two together. Luckily, my wife takes over and manages to get [...]
Decorating Your Garden
January 23, 2008 by ladybirdbeetle
Filed under Design Ideas, Garden Decor
It’s decorations in your garden. Non plant elements – “Garden Decor”.
Garden Decor is part of what makes your garden inviting, comfortable, interesting, enticing, unusual, perhaps hilarious, soothing, cherished and more!
There’s no place I prefer to be than in the garden. I work and relax in it, my daughter photographs it. We wander through it, dig [...]
Well-crafted Lawn Adornments
January 18, 2008 by ladybirdbeetle
Filed under Design Ideas, Garden Decor
Garden décor doesn’t just come in pink flamingo, garden gnomes and fountains varieties. There are some great contemporary garden décor choices out there. They come in all shapes, sizes, flavors, and some are bordering on high art.
I’m necessarily talking about a bronze pelican but more along the lines of a well designed gazebo in gorgeous [...]
Dreary Winter Garden?
December 26, 2007 by ladybirdbeetle
Filed under Design Ideas, Garden Decor
Did you spend the winter longing for the beauty of your spring garden. If you found your yard a sad place this fall and winter a little planning for next year might change that. You want to make your yard a place you can enjoy through the seasons, not just half of them.
Here are a [...]
Putting Color in your Garden
December 19, 2007 by ladybirdbeetle
Filed under Design Ideas
One of the basic design principles that you can use to get closer to your dream garden is the use of color. Color is one of the great tools when developing a landscaping idea. It’s known to create various psychological effects and can also be used to manipulate space.
Color Effects Mood
Bright warm colors in a [...]
Garden Decor on a Budget
December 17, 2007 by ladybirdbeetle
Filed under Design Ideas, Garden Decor
Wanna spruce up your yard but on a budget. Don’t let that stop you from showcasing all your green. Make sure to pull the weeds and rake the leaves. You can then use one of these great ideas to add a special something to your outdoor oasis.
Tip a flowerpot (any size) over and have soil [...]
