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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.
Juxtaposing Water & Wood Outdoors
Hastings Evolution Wood Grain Tile Since 1885, Hastings, a privately-owned company, has been a leading provider of decorative architectural products. Originally founded in Hastings-on-the Hudson New York, as a manufacturer of asphalt and concrete materials has now developed into Hastings Tile & Bath which influences contemporary style in the US. Hastings Tile & Bath is movi... Read More
Comments (3)Are You Plugged In? To Facebook?
Just last week, Ray Allegrezza, Editor-in-chief of Furniture/Today, wrote a blog entitled, "Is Your Face On Facebook?" Here is an excerpt, "New and cost effective ways to reach that moving target we call the consumer. From a demographics standpoint, I found it interesting that our recent Casual Living/HGTV study found a whopping 66% of consumers of outdoor products are between the ages of 45 an... Read More
Comments (14)Designing an Outdoor Living Space ... Ask the Experts
Designing an outdoor living space for your home can be an exhilarating project. First decide what features are most critical to you, and what is your budget? Don’t forget to consider the sun exposure in your outdoor living space, does it face north, south, east or west? You need to keep this in mind when planning an alluring and practical outdoor living space. This season one of the prominent c... Read More
Comments (5)Boost Your Well-Being, Spend Time Outside
The weather is certainly surprising of late. On the east coast the torrential rain is causing flooding, on the west coast the winter rain has created a beautiful supply of spring foliage that is wreaking havoc with anyone who suffers from allergies. Yesterday, Easter Sunday, was a beautiful day in Southern California, blue skies, sunshine, a bit cooler than normal, certainly not what I consider... Read More
Comments (1)Outdoor Resort Style Living In Small Spaces
You can discover the beauty of outdoor living even if you have a small patio, courtyard or balcony. This patio home in Phoenix, Arizona has a gated courtyard in the front of their home, and although it is a relatively small space you can see that the homeowners added comfort, character and warmth with the investment in outdoor furniture and accessories. Whether you are sitting outside enjoying... Read More
Comments (3)How do you Create a Lavish Look Outside?
I am most passionate about creating lavish looks outside your home that resemble the interior style of your home. This is what truly excites me! Colorful, textured fabrics, lush outdoor accessories, and highly styled outdoor furniture is the best way to develop an outdoor living space that resembles its counterpart indoors. Some of the latest trends in furniture and accessories add vibrancy,... Read More
Comments (9)Discover the Beauty of Outdoor Living
What’s Outside? Embellish with Throw Pillows Now that Spring is here, the importance of outdoor living becomes more and more apparent as we appreciate the natural beauty surrounding our homes, the clean crisp air of spring, birds singing, flowers blooming and trees budding. Time spent outside as we socialize in comfort and style will help us to leave the stress of the day behind and c... Read More
Comments (3)Shop for Unique Custom Crafted Outdoor Furniture & Accessories at Your Local Casual Furniture Retailer
It is easy to find "Canned" or Mass produced outdoor products that will help you create your very own Outdoor Living Space, but it is more appealing to create that unique setting with custom crafted and designed furniture and accessories that are unique, quality pieces to reflect your own individual Outdoor style. Take for example an outdoor kitchen, this might not be something that you have con... Read More
Comments (4)How To Create Stylish Outdoor Spaces With Garden Accessories
Alfresco Home Beverage Cooler Alfresco Home has a line of designer garden accents that add a unique style to Garden Living. We are all dreaming of warmer weather, when we can entertain family and friends in carefree outdoor living spaces. Once Spring and Summer arrive these beautiful and unique beverage coolers will add a sense of style to your outdoor oasis. Chilled fruit, wine, water and sof... Read More
Comments (0)Indoor/Outdoor Fabric from the Heart of Italy
Miaflora Fabric, Photo courtesy of Richard Schultz Design Miaflora, is an Italian textile company in Biella, Italy, founded by Filippo Uecher in 2007, in the beautiful foothills of the Biellese Alps, an area rich in the tradition of making fine textiles, framed by high mountain pastures, and an abundant supply of fresh water, fed by rushing rivers, the Elvo, Oropa and Cervo, where exquisite fab... Read More
Comments (1)Hot Products for Outdoor Entertaining
Our homes are expanding as our Patios are becoming a continuation of our residences. As the weather begins to warm it’s satisfying to arrange those outdoor BBQ’s with family and friends. Its time to get ready to create a perfect outdoor entertainment setting, whether it be for large family gatherings, small intimate get-togethers under the stars, casual entertaining or spur of the moment patio p... Read More
Comments (0)Hottest Outdoor Living Trends for 2010
Outdoor Living Continues in Popularity According to a survey published in the National Green Centre "Landscape architects survey identifies the hottest outdoor living trends for 2010" Some of the most sought after components to the Outdoor Living space include fire pits, low-frill entertaining and low maintenance landscapes. Outdoor living continues to increase in popularity, according to the... Read More
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