Which Outdoor Entertaining Dinnerware is Best for Your Style of Entertaining? Entertaining outdoors is different, and your tablescapes should reflect that fact. The best outdoor dinnerware is the choice that supports your party theme and the style of entertaining you do outside and is durable enough for the purpose. We confess to having dozens of…
Category: Patio & Deck Furnishings
How to Use Outdoor Lanterns
How to Use Outdoor Lanterns: Decorating Ideas for Outdoor Lighting Outdoor lanterns are the answer to two outdoor decorating ideas and outdoor entertaining questions: how to light the patio space and how to add charming outdoor character to your table and patio decor. (For now we’ll just discuss lanterns that are used with candles…
Clay vs Cast Iron Chiminea: Which Look Will Inspire Your Backyard Design?
We became interested in chimineas on a business trip to Scottsdale many years ago. The hotel we stayed at had several small ones positioned strategically along the pathways that meandered throughout the resort. And with the alluring smell of mesquite wood, we were hooked. Our patio is not huge, so a masonry fireplace is definitely…
The Most Effective Ways to Get Rid of Flies on a Patio
The Most Effective Ways to Get Rid of Flies on a Patio When Entertaining Outdoors Are flies going to ruin your outdoor gathering? It’s no picnic when flies spoil your backyard barbeque. Musca domestica, the name for the common housefly, not only is a pest, but they can carry germs and bacteria which can cause…
Pergoda, Pergola or Pagoda? Which Outdoor Structure Should You Choose?
Are you getting gardens and outdoor spaces ready for the warmer weather? If your summer schedule is filled with garden parties bbqs and relaxing evenings under the stars, you’ve probably considered what kind of shelter you need in your backyard. Summer is the perfect time to add some structure to your outdoor space to make everyone more comfortable…
How to Choose an Outdoor Patio Umbrella Stand and Base
Types of Outdoor Patio Umbrella Stands and Bases If you’ve chosen to shade your patio or deck with a patio umbrella, then you need to have something to hold the umbrella upright safely. Safety is one of the reasons to get a patio umbrella stand or base. Most all outdoor umbrellas come with a canopy and…