Bring a little of your family vacation home with you by collecting little trinkets such as seashells. Seashells are plentiful on nearly any beach and they can be used for so many different arts and crafts once you get home. Speaking from experience, even when you think you have collected enough shells – collect some more Read More
Archives for July 2014
Decorating the Perfect Entry Table
When you come in your front door what is the first thing you do? Drop your keys, a stack of mail, your purse? Make coming home and leaving your house a fast, easy, and most importantly, organized process by decorating the perfect entry table. Make Sure it Fits Start by choosing the table itself. It Read More
Key Elements for Beach Decor
I have the extreme privilege of spending the next 7 days in a beach condo in Sanibel Island. Yesterday, when we first checked into our lovely 3-bedroom condo and took that initial tour it occurred to me that this condo looks just like the ones that I have stayed in when visiting Hilton Head, SC Read More
Pick Your Favorite: Outdoor Rocking Chair
Hey everyone! Today we want you to get involved. We have chosen 5 of our favorite rocking chairs and now it is time to get your opinion. Which of these 5 outdoor rocking chairs seems the most inviting to you? Be sure to cast your vote on our Facebook, Twitter, or Google+ pages. The rocking Read More
Stay Hydrated with the Addition of a Patio Cooler
All summer we have been talking about how to decorate your outdoor spaces. While choosing the right furniture and decor is important, there is one very important point that we have not yet discussed – staying hydrated. Sure, this is a lovely image of our SoHo Lounge Set but even more important than the outdoor Read More
Creating a Cozy Cabana in Your Yard
No beachside resort would be complete without a lineup of shady and cozy cabanas. Make your back yard feel a little bit more like your favorite resort by adding a personal cabana to your pool deck. The Cabana Itself It all starts with a support structure such as a gazebo or pergola. Once the structure Read More
Displaying Artificial Bromeliads Beautifully
I just spent four incredible days relaxing at the EAU Palm Beach Resort and Spa. This incredible weekend retreat doubled as inspiration for me because everywhere I looked, they had done incredible things with plants. Camera in hand, I walked around the resort capturing little pieces of inspiration for us to talk about this week. Read More
Using Artificial Outdoor Plants to Landscape a Rental Property
Vacation homes and rental properties have their own set of challenges when it comes to landscaping. If you are renting out a second home as a source of income, it is important that the property is properly maintained so that it meets the expectations of the renters. Unfortunately, chances are that you are not close Read More
How to Choose the Ideal Artificial Palm Tree
Artificial palm trees bring a casual feeling of the tropics into any room in your home. With so many different varieties and sizes to choose from, where do you even start? Today, we are going to talk about how to choose the ideal artificial palm tree for your space. It is easier than you may Read More
The Many Varieties of Artificial Palm Trees
When most people think of palm trees, the classic coconut palm instantly comes to mind. In actuality, this large genre of trees includes more than 2,500 different varieties of trees. Most of these varieties only grow in tropical and subtropical climates, including USDA Hardiness Zones 8 through 10. If you don’t happen to live in one Read More