Some people simply do not want to risk putting wooden furniture out of doors – and some simply like the antiquated, lovely look of metal based furniture. Iron is a beautiful material for porch furniture, particularly wrought iron. Better still, it is heavy enough to stay in place even in the windiest, most inclement weather. [...]
Oh, porch furniture – there are so many possibilities but, as always, if your furniture is going to be outside, you need to be a smart shopper and take some precautions. Wood furniture looks exquisite on a front porch, but you need to be careful about what kind you get. Woods that are naturally resistant [...]
It’s summertime, and by and large, there has been a lot of beautiful weather out there. The problem? It’s summertime, and as beautiful as the weather has been, it is ridiculously hot. The humidity out there is like pea soup — so a lot of people are taking themselves out to their front porches (with [...]
This post brings us to the last part in this wall decor series, and for this one, the focus is on wallpaper. Now, now, wait a minute before you start groaning. Wallpaper has been done to death, it is true, but this is not some flimsy piece of advice telling you to go out and [...]
The walls in your home are not just architectural bracings; they are not simply necessary structures. For those of us with innovative imaginations and a wish to give in to our artistic whims, the walls in our homes can – and should – be blank canvases. Quilts, paintings, pictures, fountains, and other wall hangings are [...]