Outside Views
Marcia Blake is President / Creative Director of Outdoor Interiors® a design firm specializing in creating outdoor living spaces. She also provides design and consulting services for outdoor furniture manufacturers and has launched a new collection of soft goods and accessories she designed called Outdoor Couture®, she is an active member of the Color Marketing Group, ASID and ICFA.
Color is My Inspiration!
Color is inspirational, color is exciting and fun, and color is different things to different people. When designing outdoor rooms some people pick color to match their indoor décor while others pick color to match the outdoor landscaping. Some people pick color for fun and adventure and others to calm and to soothe. One thing is for sure, color is important and powerful and if you are trying... Read More
Comments (1)Differentiate From Your Competition
One of the most significant actions that you can undertake in business today is to differentiate yourself from your nearest rivals. Distinguish your company by articulating your core values and culture, and tell a compelling story. One way to accomplish this is through branding and another way is through visual representation / merchandising. It is imperative that you bring out the luxuriousne... Read More
Comments (1)Happiness this Holiday Season and Prosperity in the New Year.
From my family to yours, we wish you every Happiness this Holiday Season & Prosperity in the New Year!!These are my Outside Views...Marcia Blake... Read More
Comments (0)Happiness this Holiday Season & Prosperity in the New Year!
From my family to yours, wishing you Happiness this Holiday Season and Prosperity in the New Year!These are my Outside Views...Marcia Blake... Read More
Comments (3)Get Your Groupon
A new take on traditional marketing is creating a buzz and reaching a target group that is hard to reach by conventional methods. Hip and active young female urbanites that have money to spend respond to social media such as blogs, Facebook and Twitter. Now a new company that began operations in November 2008 is driving customers to your business. Groupon is an e-tailer with an engaging value pr... Read More
Comments (1)Create A Retreat Inspired By Exotic Destinations
Sophia Collection Hand crafted beautiful and comfortable aluminum casual furniture collections, which are inspired by a sophisticated yet casual sense of lifestyle, make up the Castelle collections by Pride Family Brands. For over 30 years, Pride Family Brands is an award winning design leader that manufactures the finest durable casual furniture, where highly skilled artisans craft each piece. Th... Read More
Comments (2)Baby It's Cold Outside!
No matter where you live, this time of the year is cold. This morning I heard that its freezing in Miami, its snowing in Pennsylvania, its cold in the northeast and out west we are bundled up as well. Of course our temperature range of 40-60 degree weather may not seem cold to those of you who are experiencing much lower temperatures, but as they say its relative, because to those of us in Califo... Read More
Comments (0)Decorating Outdoor Spaces
Decorating for the Holidays is not limited to inside your home. If you have an outdoor room or any outdoor living space it is a perfect opportunity to create a festive feeling, as you get ready for the holidays. The first step is to decorate your front door, whether you are a homeowner or a business the front door is the first thing that greets your guests, so hang a large plush wreath over the... Read More
Comments (0)New For 2011 Malibu Collection from Sunset West
Scenic and historic Malibu with its 23 miles of alluring coastline, rugged mountains, wooded canyons, and sheltered coves fill you with a sense of well being as you take an early morning stroll along a deserted beach ... or on a canyon horseback ride on a day that starts misty and suddenly fractures uncovering lavender and chartreuse hillsides. Often the feeling returns when the Coast Highway quie... Read More
Comments (1)Join ICFA For the Benefits
Last week I attended the ICFA Board of Directors meeting, which was held in New Orleans. Approximately 28 board members were in attendance over the two-day meeting. This is a very interactive group consisting of Manufacturers, Retail Dealers, Reps and Designers. Representatives from MMPI were in attendance to share the 2010 Casual Market recap. According to MMPI's statistics, attendance was up app... Read More
Comments (0)Sunbrella's Virtual Fabric Showroom
In addition to the implementation of the Sunbrella Kiosk for retail stores, Sunbrella has completed the virtual Sunbrella Fabric Showroom. This is an awesome tool for retailers, designers and consumers to choose a fabric, whether you know the pattern by name or number or simply have a specific color in mind. There is a Fabric Quick Search box as well as an Advanced Search option. Although I a... Read More
Comments (0)Decorate Your Outdoors For Halloween
Halloween is just a few days away and it is an occasion to let your imagination go wild. From spooky to mischievous to totally stylish, there are infinite & amusing ideas to spruce up your Outdoor Room and to achieve your designs. This is a wonderful time to express your individuality whether you decorate in a ghoulish style or trend-setting approach to this scary holiday. One technique is to dr... Read More
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