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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
When designing an outdoor living space you should take into consideration the surrounding materials. In the photo above you will see the red brick accenting the outdoor living space, therefore, a natural choice for outdoor furniture is wrought iron or aluminum in a dark powder coating. Accenting the furniture with beautiful Sunbrella® fabric that has the same coloration as the brick is the key to unifying this space.
Another aspect of the outdoor... (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)
Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Miles Talbott is a family owned and operated custom built upholstery company whose mission is to design, build, and deliver affordable top quality furniture. They have teamed up with Joe Ruggiero to create the Joe Ruggiero Collection! Joe’s upholstery collection is all about comfortable style. Style that’s sleek, livable, and that provides a design foundation to build upon over the years. Joe’s designs let you customize each piece... (Read the Rest)
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
The Decorating Diva’s Style Maker Look Book for Outdoor Living features Outdoor Couture by Marcia Blake, Colonial Mills Renaissance Sunbrella Rug, Shady Lady Outdoor Chandelier and OW Lee San Cristobal & Ashbury Furniture.
Take a look at the style maker book.
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Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 5:40 pm
How would you like to create a custom designed gazebo especially for you? Did you know that there are a myriad of sizes, styles, shapes and materials to choose from to customize a stunning hand-crafted gazebo that is just right for your outdoor living space? All you need are some dreams of a personal outdoor retreat to get started.
If your home is a traditional style, you can build an elongated Hexagon Belle Gazebo with cedar shingles and a custom... (Read the Rest)
Monday, April 19th, 2010 at 11:39 am
SICIS mosaic pool design
Sunbrella Harwood Onyx & Black
Artistic expression and an illustration of trends, fashion and lifestyles can be achieved with the use of mosaic glass tile in outdoor pools and spas. These mosaic glass water tiles are created by SICIS®, an Italian company, to transform a surface into a beautiful art form. The designs add an iridescent quality to pools and spas and coordinate with outdoor fabric to complete an outdoor... (Read the Rest)
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
This morning I was on the air on Martha Stewart Living Radio “Morning Show” hosted by Kim Fernandez and Betsy Karetnick. An broadcasting veteran and MTV Veejay Kim keeps listeners updated on a variety of topics. Betsy, also a broadcast journalist is passionate about party planning and planting, she turned her hobby into The Portable Garden, a container garden and floral design business.
Both Kim and Betsy experts offering advice on cooking,... (Read the Rest)
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
We all want to RELAX in STYLE and the latest trend is for OUT to be IN. Rather than lounging in our family rooms and dens, people are retreating to their patios, decks, porches, poolsides and lawns. An ideal way to bring the interior style outside is to frame this area in bold patterns, acrylic or synthetic yarns, inspired designs, exotic bamboo, oriental motifs or a contemporary design. The simple addition of an area rug, one made especially for... (Read the Rest)
Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
It doesn’t matter what time of the year it is when family, friends and business associates get together. Have you ever noticed how people tend to congregate in the kitchen for a period of time during the festive occasions? In my home my guests and I usually start out in the kitchen and move from room to room as the evening progresses. The family room, living room, dining room and outdoor rooms all receive equal attention, however, I do believe... (Read the Rest)
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Traveling in Europe will give you a taste of vibrant hues in Outdoor dining. In Paris color is saturated in the Outdoor Cafes. Red, Pink and decadent Chocolate brighten up the streets of Paris.
As my husband and I traveled through southern Tuscany, we continued to see multiple outdoor seating vignettes at each location that we stopped. Just outside of Cortona, Italy, we stayed at a country villa with frescoed walls, original antiques, wrought... (Read the Rest)
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
The Gathering Place
Currently, more than ever before, homeowners are validating the significance of the homestead, where the backyard is clearly an enhancement of the living area in the house. The economy has motivated people to choose to stay home, Staycation, and spend their money on their investment, while they obtain immeasurable enjoyment in this change of behavior. The addition of a therapeutic spa promotes healthy bodies, hearts, minds and... (Read the Rest)
Monday, July 6th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
From dawn to dusk, together you and your family can share, reflect, connect and celebrate all that is within your reach in the newest focal area of your home environment, the Outdoor Living Room. As the sun rises, get cozy with a Outdoor Couture® outdoor throw blanket and nestle yourself between custom designed throw pillows that accent, embellish and redefine your deep seated chairs, love seats and sofas. Reflect on the coming day, how will you... (Read the Rest)
Friday, July 3rd, 2009 at 3:33 pm
As summer continues and the weather starts to turn warmer, it is an appropriate time to start planning your future outdoor parties. Keep in mind different ways to celebrate the outdoors by adding small fresh flower bouquets or miniature plants in low vases across the table to give the illusion of a large arrangement. Utilize tall tapered candles to illuminate the dining table, eating by candlelight creates a gentle and romantic setting.
While dressing... (Read the Rest)
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 at 5:24 pm
During this time of challenge we are all moving towards opportunity and optimism to help brighten the way. Dazzling colors like bright blues, canary yellow, redrock red and glittery metallics like copper, silver and brass are blending with traditional safe neutrals to encourage and cheer up the outdoor setting.
Expand Your Living Space
Indoor comfort and style beautifully blend with weather resistant materials to expand the home, enhance its appeal... (Read the Rest)
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