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Outdoor Decorating With Flair

Posted on May 30, 2012 by admin in Outdoor Decorating { Edit }

Outdoor Decorating With Flair

Do you want to know how to bring some pizzazz to your outdoor space? If you are thinking of learning outdoor decorating with flair, then I am going to give some tips and pointers that I have learned over the years.

It is possible to have some unforgettable scenarios in your yard without spending a lot of money or time. In a few short steps I am going to show some decorating ideas that will be quite unique.

First of all if clearing some space is needed, do that first. Simple things a little at a time such asraking, pulling weeds, hauling out unnecessary trash that has accumulated over the years.

Second, search attics, yard sales, antique shops, any place you can find some hidden treasure that will liven up your yard. Don’t toss anything out that could have a possibility to inspire. Sometimes just a little sprucing up can do.

Architecture is the way to bring some eye candy into yards. Granted it can sometimes be costly, but it can be worth it to spend a little extra.Here are some ideas to help you along: take an old water fountain that is cracked and no longer works.

Fill it with dirt, plant some hanging ivy, pansies of any color, maybe some ornamental grass and top it off with a statue of some sort. Old washers make great planters. The one pictured has herbs planted in it and sits by the back door ready to be picked for a meal. Children’s old toys are great!

I have an old toy fire truck that I keep in my yard and my friend has an old toy station wagon in hers. One of my favorites is a green goat cart with a planter of petunias placed inside.

You can take old gates and fences and use for climbing plants. The picture with the white bird bath has clematis growing up two old wrought iron sides of a child’s crib.

An old Bunsen Burner with a plant on it is really attractive. This is an old burner I bought on an antiquing expedition with a friend. I got it at a steal because it was covered with grime.

The pink bistro table and chairs on my from porch were just an inexpensive set from a discount store. I sprayed it pink and it turned into a great snazzy piece.

I live in a climate that freezes every winter and also early spring when I least expect it. I know from experience after losing a costly curly willow tree that I had on my from porch in a pot.

I couldn’t bring myself to throw it away because the branches are really nice. Instead I planted a climbing ivy beside it and trained the ivy to climb on the branches.

I love Paris! I buy every type of Eiffel Tower possible. They are perfect for any plant that climbs, plus it brings that nice European edge
to my yard. Last but not least, a water fountain or treatment is a must.

Nothing is more relaxing than listening to water bubble. add some wind chimes, a comfortable chair and enjoy your yard. Keep checking back to the blog to get more inexpensive and unique decorating ideas.

Future blogs will include a Hair Salon with a “twist” called Industrial Chic. Also in the future, handmade jewelry including Steampunk items.