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JUNE, 2011

Theatrical Luxury for your Garden Courtyard


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Give your courtyard or small walled garden a hint of the theatrical twinned with urban roughness.  Paint an ordinary garden seat black, then inset with mirrored and silver glittery mosaic pieces.   Place it in a pretty spot for a contrast of opaque and transparent forms - a definite wow factor for a small courtyard!  Just follow our easy step-by-step guide.
 
 Step One
 Prime and paint a garden bench black, using external paint.
 
Step Two
 Mark around pieces of silver glitter mirror mosaic square, in a straight line on the arm, back and front sections of the garden bench with a pencil.
 
Step Three
 Then plunge cut using the Dremel 8200 multi-tool with router attachment, set to a depth slightly deeper than the depth of the piece of mosaic tile.
 
 Step Four
 Sand with the Dremel multi-tool and abrasive ...

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posted by MY UNIQUE HOME | DESIGN MAGAZINE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS | INSPIRATION | OUTDOORS  June 30, 2011 9:17 AM  Outdoors  comments (0)



 

MAY, 2011

Five Ways to Bring the Outdoors In


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If you love the outdoors, why not find ways to bring the outdoor elements you love so much to the inside of your home? It's not difficult to find creative ways to enjoy the outdoors in your own living room.
 
Spring Cleaning
 Believe it or not, a thorough cleaning is one to bring some outdoor elements inside. Buy the freshest smelling cleaners and get out your broom and duster. Clear any musty smells that may have built up over the winter by opening your windows and let the fresh breeze clean the air. Take your curtains down and take them to the cleaners or toss them in the washing machine. Take all of your area rugs outside and shake them out. Fill some bowls full of dried flowers and add your favorite essential oil or light scented candles.
 
Flowers and Plants
Imported tulips and daffodils appear ...

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posted by MY UNIQUE HOME | DESIGN MAGAZINE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS | INSPIRATION | OUTDOORS  May 01, 2011 8:30 PM  Outdoors  comments (0)



 


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