Archive for the ‘Living Space’ Category

Praising the Advancements in Outdoor Furniture

October 23, 2011 - 1:22 am No Comments

Seems like when I was growing up my parents, and my friend’s parents were always grumbling about the outdoor furniture. It was a matter of having to repaint the wrought iron chairs that had chipped each and every year, and doing the same with the wicker items that had the misfortune of being left out [...]

Bring the Garden Even Closer to Your Outdoor Living Area

June 18, 2011 - 3:10 am No Comments

A great way to enjoy your garden is from the comfort of an outdoor table and chairs. From such a vantage point you can view all that you have accomplished, and bask in nature’s beauty. But, the last thing you want is to be far from the gorgeous lavender, and mums that are your pride [...]

How to Bring Winter to a Close and Let Spring into Your Living Space

April 9, 2011 - 8:51 am No Comments

After having been cooped up all winter you may be itching to brighten things up in your home. While there are tons of ways to do this, here is one you might not have thought about implementing. It is relatively easy, and when things get chilly again next fall, you can revert back to the [...]

Time to Clean Up the Garden Furniture

February 11, 2011 - 8:57 am No Comments

Pretty soon it will be time to drag out, or uncover the garden furniture. So, you will want to know how to go about cleaning the fabric cushions. They will have been absorbing the grime that fell upon them over the summer last year, if you did not clean them before they were covered up [...]

How to Prepare Your Cabinets For Paint

January 10, 2011 - 11:35 am No Comments

If you have a longing to do something with the kitchen cabinets you have hanging right now, but only have the budget to spruce the pre-existing ones up, then paint them and be done with it cheaply. Before beginning the project note that it will be hard work, and somewhat time consuming, but rewarding. You [...]

Chilli Pepper Plants Are Wonderful Additions to Your Outdoor and Indoor Environment

November 18, 2010 - 2:24 am No Comments

It is always nice to have wonderful edible items growing in your garden near the area in which you dine most often. Fresh sprigs of mint for drinks, might be the first of things to come to mind, but there is one that you may have overlooked because it is less common in the garden. [...]

The Softly Covered Garden of Choice

September 1, 2010 - 9:54 am No Comments

Having lived in a windy area for the majority of my life, I was always prohibited from putting objects that would easily be torn by the surge of air in the garden. So, for a long time I have secretly coveted certain objects that I could not make use of in my outdoor living space. [...]

Drink a fine wine

July 14, 2010 - 9:12 am No Comments

For as long as I can remember my parents have hidden a bottle of wine underneath a seat in their car. After retiring they began a tradition of setting out on a Friday afternoon without a set agenda in a certain direction. Apparently they are concerned that they will one day happen upon the most [...]

The Coffee Table that Grows Vegetables

May 26, 2010 - 9:14 am No Comments

If you are a gardening enthusiast then this might be the all time best coffee table for you. A product called the Vege Table is a coffee table that actually allows you to grow, and thus feature, lettuce on the bottom of the table. Quite the green statement, and quite the conversation piece. You shouldn't [...]

How to Create an Evening Garden to Be Cherished

February 14, 2010 - 8:29 am No Comments

First, scope out the part of your garden that you would like to make your night time pride and joy. Whether you seek the spot for tranquillity or an outdoor party, you will probably want to keep it as far removed from your neighbours home as possible. This way, their lights, and noise will not [...]