Here at Outdoor Interiors, we have the best collection of durable high performance Outdoor accessories for use inside or outside. Select from soft washable... (Read the Rest)
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 at 11:47 am
Television Celebrity, Designer and Master Gardener, Kathy Peterson and CedarStore.com have teamed together to create a signature outdoor furnishings line packed with color and American craftsmanship.
Capitalizing on a passion for outdoor living and design, Kathy Peterson Inspired – Outdoor Lifestyles is available exclusively from CedarStore.com.
“CedarStore.com is proud of our latest collaboration,” said Tim McTighe, founder... (Read the Rest)
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Backyardcity Awnings
There are many things that my husband and I evaluate when we are purchasing a new home, one is the location, another is the view and an important consideration is the exposure. Outdoor Living is essential to our lives, so the exposure will affect our ability to spend time outside. When the front of a home faces east, the back naturally faces west. Having a western exposure has its positive and negative aspects. Watching the... (Read the Rest)
Monday, June 28th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Courtesy of Platinum Home Staging & Connie Tebyani
The principles of Home Staging are to design a style that prospective buyers can visualize themselves living in. This allure accentuates the best qualities of the home. The space must be pleasant and welcoming, while innocuous enough to appeal to individuals who may or may not share the similar distinctive style.
Let’s draw an analogy connecting home staging and a theatrical stage.... (Read the Rest)
Thursday, June 17th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
On a recent walk around my neighborhood, I noticed a few wonderful outdoor seating areas in front and on the sides of homes. Some of these cozy seating spots have a punch of color and some do not. This first photo shows a beautiful white swing with colorful flowers and a flowery throw pillow, it is just calling out for someone to sit and swing.
This next porch has a lovely seating space with a few club chairs and side table. The outdoor fabric... (Read the Rest)
Friday, June 11th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
This morning I was interviewed on Home Fashions U Blog Talk Radio by Karen Erickson about Outdoor Living.
Outdoor Interiors – A Passion for Outdoor Living
Meet Marcia Blake – Design Consultant
Listen to hear what Karen has to say about my collection, Outdoor Couture, which has garnered rave reviews and is a favorite of customers who favor dramatic, yet comfortable outdoor accessories. We talked about how I got started in business,... (Read the Rest)
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Adding dimension to your outdoor patio surface is easy with the addition of stamped or textured concrete. Stamped concrete can be imprinted to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile or wood. This process is very durable and looks authentic. Another option is to texture the concrete with exposed aggregate or a rock salt finish.
If you already have an existing concrete surface you can resurface the concrete with a stampable overlay, so... (Read the Rest)
Monday, June 7th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
The weather is warming up and it’s time to spend more hours outside. The line between the indoors and outdoors is blurring as you and your guests spill outside from your interior great room. When designing an outdoor living space it is always fun to utilize a touch of indoor style and unify the space by adding outdoor drapes, pillows and rugs to complete the look. You can mix and match chandeliers and old antiques outdoors especially in the outdoor... (Read the Rest)
Monday, May 31st, 2010 at 6:17 pm
As we spend this Memorial Day together with family and friends, let’s take a moment to commemorate the soldiers lives that were lost in the pursuit of our freedom. Say a special prayer and thank all of the men and women who fight everyday to ensure America’s freedom!!
Hug your children tight, tell your parents that you love them, cherish your brothers and sisters and be Thankful that we live in such a wonderful place, America and have... (Read the Rest)
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