Monday, May 31, 2010

Concrete Cast Stone "Personal Trainer Devil Food" Wall Plaque Sculpture

Concrete Cast Stone "Personal Trainer Devil Food" Wall Plaque Sculpture








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Our Personal Trainer gift is a hoot. Eating right and counting calories is the furthest thing from this trainer's mind. Overeat and live large seems to be his diet plan. Just look at all of the wonderful fattening food that surrounds him. Lose weight or gain weight, either plan works. A great humorous gift.


  • Product of the USA
  • Hard cast stone construction
  • 4" wide x 7.25" wide x 2.5" deep






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Gnome-Be-Gone Takes Flight Sculpture

Gnome-Be-Gone Takes Flight Sculpture








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As if Gnome-be-gones weren't enough of a menace - now they've taken to the skies! This hand-welded sculpture will add a sense of adventure and fun to any open area in your home or garden. The Gnome-be-gone and his flying mount are made from both new and recycled metal pieces, with real machine screws, nuts, and bolts used throughout. Catch this little scamp before he flies away forever! Designed and handmade by Fred Conlon in Utah. Only ground shipping is available for this item. Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.At this time, this item can only be shipped to the contiguous 48 states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, or Puerto Rico. We apologize for any inconvenience.Click here to view a video of how Fred Conlon creates his art!








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Decorative Wall Plaque - Monogram One Line Monogram - Petite Wall 8.25" x 5"

Decorative Wall Plaque - Monogram One Line Monogram - Petite Wall 8.25" x 5"








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Sunday, May 30, 2010

"Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil Monkeys Grand-Scale Statue"

"Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil Monkeys Grand-Scale Statue"








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"The ""three truths of man"" are now as large as life! As a garden centerpiece or an office statement, our playful primates are serious when they proclaim ""no monkey business!"" Our life-size, nearly four-foot-tall classic is cast in quality designer resin and hand-painted in natural tones. 13""Wx12""Dx38½""H. 20 lbs."


  • Cast in quality designer resin
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Praying Boy Garden Statue

Praying Boy Garden Statue








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Gardens are good for the soul, both for the gardener and anyone who likes to soak up the peace and beauty they bring. Enhance the inspirational atmosphere of your garden with accents like this praying boy statuary. The rough cut faux carving, gives the piece a country art appeal, with an antique finish that makes the most of the lines and grooves to really bring out the details. Resin. 5.25 x 5 x 9.75 inches.


  • Country appeal
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Landscaping - small spaces

One of the biggest problems to face, you go when you are small landscaped areas when the amount of light available and how well drained. In large rooms, it is much less of a problem because we always design can vary depending on conditions, a certain idea of moving to another section if necessary. This is a luxury not have to do in small gardens. Landscaping small spaces do not grow on trees. Where there is little light,nor could scenery - but without using plants or only some of these plants, which stem from poor lighting conditions. Simply fill the area with gravel to be planted and then place a bank in a strategic point and a garden statues and sculptures - maybe a bird bath or decorative bird aviary floor and away from predators.

One could, of course, a crazy paving was on foot, lined with many varieties of shade-loving plant.If you are landscaping small spaces you can move his eyes to heaven, frames and install some form of screws on it - maybe colored ivy or Virginia creeper, which could be both lovers of low-light conditions. Try Oakleaf hydrangeas and maybe a bush, like a Holly tree varieties, or if you have a really green thumb try growing azalea or two - I was told that they are growing a bit 'difficult, but it seems that some people have added to the incremental out! For the land coverColeus try a plant that comes with some beautiful colored leaves, and other ground covering plants such as different types of Erica.

Landscaping small spaces can be especially effective if you look around and take stock of the entire space at your disposal. Some of the key is to look up. You are bound to a fence or wall around your property, and may be ideal for climbing plants to support - not just Leylandii that everyone loves to hateHowever, honeysuckle, passion fruit, and climbing roses - just to name a few. There are literally hundreds of varieties of climbing plants can use. You could also plant fruit trees - yes, honestly! Even the smallest room is enough yard space for a couple of apple trees, pear trees or trellises that run horizontally along the wall allowed, instead of growing in their natural state growth trained.

When was your actual landscaping was implemented to conclude with a few nightsLamps next to the path of crazy paving dashed. Today, you can use this solar lamps that absorb sunlight during the day and then use the energy for lighting at night. I think they are a brilliant idea. Landscaping small spaces can really funny, when properly done with a lot of research front: you might end up with a nice, to complete the rest of the house and a wonderful place to relax in the evening - especially when a night scented stock and some plants other goods whoseAroma blow more during the late evening.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

The beauty of the sculpture garden

sculpture gardens are outdoor sculpture garden dedicated to showcasing the works permanently is usually several of continued assistance in an environment that has made the landscape. Sculpture gardens, private, accessible and freely available to the museum property or charges, or may be public and for all. Several cities have large numbers of Community sculptures, some of which are present together in city parks.

Title The sculpture is often a stable number of large outdoorsculpture park located in the settings of the country or territory in wood, public footpaths provide access to the sculptures. It 's bigger garden sculptures and carvings can be removed to another out-of-site. And 'suitable for wheelchairs and the statue to make regular in-residence new temporary work.

sculpture parks are more properly applied to larger area, particularly those places, streets, giving the dominance of motor vehicles and / or ads carvingsautomobiles.

The history of development and increased sculpture trails and sculpture park is not yet written.

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is a jewel in the crown of Minnesota and Spoon Bridge and Cherry, the nucleus is the icon of Minnesota. The garden is basically a museum in the park that is open to the public. And 'as an educational, cultural and economic quality of the state concerned.

After twenty-two yearsand with millions of visitors, the infrastructure of the sculpture garden and has undermined the very life of the plants had reached there, the end of their normal life cycle. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board with the full support of the Walker Art Center is the inclusion of bonds "for repair and renovation of this unusual condition Good.

The unique and original works of art and sculpture by artist Bruno Torfs inspiration and joy to keep all visitorsworldwide. By raising humid rain forest, a group of unforgettable characters are carefully crafted by Bruno clay and burned in his furnace. It has a rich world of imagination and subtle beauty that makes his thoughts and inspired by his fearless drives to different regions of the world's most remote and intriguing.

Unfortunately, the last lost 7 February 2009, a devastating fire throughout the city in its own way mercilessly raged and lifemany people in the neighborhood at random. Bruno was incredibly lucky to live together with other family members. His house and sculpture gallery was completely destroyed by fire. The main attraction of the garden, the sculpture was damaged, but nearly sixty percent of the cuts have survived.

Bruno chose to live in Marysville, to rebuild his home, and bring its gardens. Her passion to share his love of art andthe legend of life in relation to the world has not been damaged by fire, but one could say that was new in flames, which took almost all are forged there.

Once you are unaware of the works of Bruno, of course, this is far from the closure of something that is just the beginning of something that is even more unusual. Visit the works of Bruno in Marysville.

96" Giant Obelisk

96" Giant Obelisk








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The Obelisk combines traditional and modern styles with a sleek, streamlined appearance. The final touch is the finial, a modern twist to a timeless accent making this a wonderful accompaniment to any garden. The solid steel construction will support growth for years. The weather resistant coating, that is the unique trademark of Wrought Iron Collections, allows the Obelisk to withstand even the worst of climates.


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Jacques Tissot - short list of works

Jacques Tissot was born 1836 and died in 1902. He lived a full life and was generally surrounded by one or the other controversy. The controversy usually associated with his art, despite some personal polemics. He loved to paint women in costume, and many critics thought it was just a negative reflection on the nouveau rich. This criticism does not seem to matter for him. He was a mysterious man who made friends easily and an excellent host, who often entertained. His astutecommercial instincts he learned his father was with him all his life. Could generate an income for almost anywhere.

The following is an updated list of some of the works of Jacques Tissot:

October 1878.

1869 on the shooting range.

The autumn of 1872 on the Thames.

1881 Quiet.

Conservatory in 1878.

Skip 1878th

1877, widower.

1879 by the Thames in Richmond.

Goodbye 1881, on the Mersey.

1885 letter "L"Hats.

1874 Thames

Orphan 1879

Going to Business 1879.

1885 The Girl Shop.

1885 The Lady politicians.

1862 The Return of the Prodigal Son.

1885 Women of Paris: The Circus Lover.

1877 The Gallery of HMS Calcutta (Portsmouth).

1874 Ball on ships.

1875 The League of lilac.

Picnic 1876.

1882 hide and seek.

1882 The garden bench.

1885 The Traveller.

The Artist 1885Ladies.

He came from a strict Catholic family, and when he met and fell in love with an Irish divorced and lives openly with her tail wagging, with languages. He was totally committed to Kathleen, until he committed suicide after a long illness. It 'was devastated and even changed his style of painting, works more religious.

His paintings hang in museums around the world. Many of his paintings have been or are produced as prints and cards available from many places.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Solar Leprechaun for the Garden

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By day this verdigris leprechaun is a charming garden accent, and by night his lamp, powered by solar cells, provides up to 12 hours of illumination. Imported. Resin. Total height 21" on a 7" wide base.








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Allsop Firefly Solar Garden Art with Fuchsia Finial

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Firefly Solar Garden Art Fuchsia Finial


  • Color: Fuchsia
  • Size: 5'H x 9.25"W x 9.25"D
  • Solar Powered
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Thursday, May 27, 2010

16" Joseph's Studio Good Shepherd With Sheep Outdoor Garden Statue

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From The Joseph's Studio Garden Statuary Collection
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Dimensions: 16"H
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Designer Stone 2053-A Motif Flowerpot

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One of four similarly designed containers varying in shapes. The Motif Flowerpot combines Ageless design and texture. Suggested plant size is a large 6'' and container is complete with drainage. Shown in Antique. H10-W10.5''


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Use your time productively these 5 launch of Home Business Opportunities

For those who want to make money from home, here are some ideas to start your journey. But before you take them into consideration, are some tips that can help you. I have many years of my own business right at home and have made many mistakes and have a lot of things.

When you run a home business, you must learn, the workload, set priorities and decide which tasks are important really are. It 's easy to lose too much time and achieve little.This is fine if you work for a large corporate company (where no one noticed), but when you work for yourself you need to be productive. You have to learn to do certain tasks differently and to eliminate some activities that probably do not need to be done at all.

If you are looking for business opportunity at home, you can by looking for areas of opportunity that do not begin labor intensive. operated, for example, I have some public storage units (another office was at home). Youare capital intensive but not labor. Nevertheless, still under contract from the daily management of the facility. The systems were in place for managers to follow, and I was free to do other things. The idea is not smart to work harder. This is efficient with your time and skills.

Starting an Internet business is also a good example of this approach. Most Internet business can be systematized and automated. It may take some time to get everythingworks like a clock, but if it works, you are free to do other things. Most of the Internet to conduct 24 / 7 without the operator any time of day.

Here are five ideas to work from home are off. Some are more labor intensive than others.

First Garden Water Features

It is becoming increasingly popular in the garden are a special feature in your water. Water creates sculptures in stone, wood, clay or plastic.Use lighting for added effect. Some training may be needed to start small and build on your experience.

According Decorative Boxes

Create personalized boxes for special presents. Decorate simple cardboard or wooden boxes with raffia, shells, fabric or other material that confers a particular aspect of the box. Sell to specialty stores, mail order or over the Internet.

Third Christmas Stockings

Make specially designed Christmas stockings of exoticFabrics and fill it with special items. Each stocking was stuffed with a theme in mind, for example, if the recipient is an avid golfer, you could fill the shoes with golf accessories. Socks can be filled and the individual members of the family, including mom, dad or Nana. This would be a great Internet business idea. It could also produce the adaptation of the concept of novelty gift items for other times of the year.

Fourth Business Class Skills

People to entera small business often have business skills but may lack in some areas. If you have experience in this area, why not teach others how to manage a business and how to make and save money? It is a lot of people at home business opportunities and perhaps you could offer some sensible policy recommendations.

Fifth Child Bookends

And 'from imaginative bookends are very difficult for nurseries. Start a company that makes colorful, practical, book-ends that areup a bit 'shocking. Make durable materials such as wood market and mail order, fairs, shops or furniture for children. Again, this is an Internet business with products sold from a website.

Search the Internet for care at home business opportunities, but why are not all they are cracked. Whatever you decide to start business - good luck!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Madrid Guide - interesting sights and places to visit in Madrid

Madrid is the capital of Spain and one of the most famous cultural centers throughout Europe. Consequently, it remains one of the most important tourist destinations of the world. The city offers a wide range of attractions, many of which are mounted in the center and are in three main areas: Retiro, Salamanca and Arganzuela. However, there are some hotspots in the suburbs, near Madrid.

The center offers so-called "Golden Art Triangle" which includes:Prado Museum, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofia Museum. In Prado, visitors can see how the masterpieces of famous painters like Goya, Velazquez, Van Dyck, Dürer, Brueghel and Rubens, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum has a large collection of paintings and sculptures from different periods of art, including versions Recent example: Post-Modernism, Cubism, Surrealism and Pop Art. Most tourists will remember, Reina Sofia Museum, shows how the famous masterpiece by Picassocalled "Guernica." This image is an icon of modern culture. It expresses the tragedy of people who lived in the village of Guernica when it was difficult by the Nazis during the Spanish Civil War in 1937 bombed. After visiting many museums, most people feel tired. Fortunately, there are two large parks nearby. One of them is called Retiro, and is certainly the most popular and largest recreational area in central Madrid, the other the Royal Botanical Garden. Botanicogarden trees is recommended for those who want to see the plants and unique species. Adult admission is 2 €, while the Retiro park for free. Another attraction in the city center of Madrid, with an area around the main square called Plaza Mayor.

Currently, there is a great place to try delicious dishes of Spanish cuisine or a drink in one of the many small cafes. Plaza Mayor, there are only few steps from the famous Royal Palace (PalacioReal), which is the seat of the Spanish royal family. More than fifty rooms available for tourists to visit. The palace is surrounded by a beautiful garden relaxation name Campo del Moro, which is a great place. Music lovers should definitely visit the famous Spanish opera - Teatro Real.

Apart from cultural institutions, parks and monuments, Madrid is also known as the Spanish sports center. In fact, there is a magnificent Estadio Santiago Bernabeu stadium is located in CuatroCaminos district. The stadium is the home of football club Real Madrid and all the fans of this club to see and buy some souvenirs in the local shop Real Madrid. Another football team with the city is connected to Atletico Madrid. Atletico play their home games at the headquarters Vicente Calderon, which is located in north-western district Arganzuela in a neighborhood called imperial. Football is one of the most popular sports in Spain, while another Spanish bullfighting the national sport. So in MadridYou can see a very famous Plaza de Toros, called "Las Ventas". Probably is the home of bullfighting in Spain and as a result of the national wealth of this country. This attraction is called in the Salamanca district, located Guindalera. However, if someone does not look like sports, but just wants to spend time in active mode, then you should visit the Casa de Campo park. This is the biggest park of Madrid, and probably one of the largest in Spain. As a result, it is a greatPoint for cycling, jogging and playing football and other team sports. In addition, Madrid Zoo This park is located in.

Besides unique and exotic animals, there are also institutions such as aquarium, aviary, zoo and Dolphinarium in the premises. Besides the zoo is wonderful park with many attractions for adults, adolescents and children. After so many hot spots on the floor, everyone wants to lookthe city from above. It 'can be done from tower Faro de Moncloa is located in Plaza de Moncloa Square. Another good vantage point Edificio de Espana, which is one of the most spectacular buildings in Madrid as its height is 117 meters.

Like most cities are located in the Mediterranean, Madrid, has its own special atmosphere. It 'can you feel the magic of the night, when all the important buildings are beautifully lit and many people enjoy their lives in restaurants, coffeeand nightclubs. Another place to enjoy the spirit of Madrid is El Rastro, the flea market held every Sunday in La Latina neighborhood. Madrid is not only a Mecca for tourists, but also shoppers. In the capital to visit Spain should Mercado de Fuencarral and "El Corte Ingles. These two malls are famous throughout Spain and abroad. If you want to participate, however, is always a good idea to come here for a carnival takes place inFebruary or March. Another festival is held annually on May 15 in Madrid to celebrate the lives of people and made wonders of San Isidro Labrador, who is patron of the city. Finally, remember that when you arrive in Madrid alone, then buy a good idea, the paper of Madrid, because it offers big discounts to many attractions and free use of public transport including the metro. Do not forget that there are also many attractions in Madridas the medieval city: Avila, Segovia and Toledo, El Escorial palace and the valley of the fallen. All these places can be seen during a day trip from Madrid.

individual places in Maryland to marry - A Guide

One of the hardest things to do in planning your special day is to spend hours scouring the Internet looking for a unique and stylish and is not used for your wedding. I have over the past two days in search of the oh so hard to perfect. I'll save all the trouble I went through and create all the dark places that I found with Google searches and message boards and share these sites in one place. Welcome to your one-stop shop for unique wedding locationsof Maryland. To convince her, put them in kind such as "Castle Theme", "relaxed Theme", etc. If you're really in a knot, do not try to spend all day if you could find the perfect pair of shoes with your dress. Here we go:

Castles:

Cloisters Castle: The private house was commissioned and completed in a span of 27 years screams uniqueness. Butler outside the gold and gray stone, taken from a medieval gablesHouse in France, and medals from the 16-Century Venetian house, is a work of architectural splendor. Located in Lutherville, MD houses a garden surrounded by trees and sixty acres of beautiful. The interiors are decorated with authentic medieval pieces and antique furniture. The fire was still commissioned to be built from an old chest of drawers with carved figures of the Renaissance. Known, was home to actor Will Smith and Jada Pinkett wedding in 1998, however, thatnot a grain of sand, beautiful and unforgettable atmosphere of the house created. Both the exterior and the interior will be made available and there is only one event per day, so your day to be intact in its magic. The fee for the rent, up to ten hours of ground and more time can be negotiated in the contract for an additional hour charge. The place fits 175 guests comfortably and serves as a bonus as personal wedding planner directing set-up, timing, and waitressesParking.

Maryvale Castle: functioning as a preparatory school, Maryvale Castle boasts huge grounds, complete with wedding chapel, the bride did not imagine not spoken to foot most of the spiral staircase Castle Grande. Built in 1917 in Spring Valley Green, MD, this treasure is home to an oak-paneled Great Hall, a solarium and a honeymoon suite. A return stone building that takes their influences in both directions to Warwick Castle in England, with its arched windows, GothicPort cochere and imposing gray towers. A lease contains four hours of time for which the time of the sample and full use of the property. However, since there are still a functioning school, limited hours during the week and weekend. With a capacity of internal evaluation of 125 people and an outdoor capacity of 200, which is home to the severe punishment tour once.

Mansions:

Montpelier Mansion, a house like a piece of Jane Austin, this brick GeorgianThe structure stands on seventy hectares of land bordered by dogwood trees. Built in 1781-1785 this National Historic Landmark is open for tours and festivals, and once hosted George Washington and his wife Martha. It 'also found within an unusual 18th century summer residence of the remains beautiful. The maximum capacity inside and outside is a bit 'small, eighty-five people around, but only slowly with crown molding and antique furniture is an appropriatethe opulent, old-fashioned charm. For people on a Sunday wedding set this place is not for you, why not allow rentals on Sunday, but with free reign on this delicate point is worth changing the date. Located in a building Laurell oozes elegance of this country has used some novel wedding favorite, with stone circular driveway.

Glenveiw Mansion: Located in Rockville, MD, as part of a Rockville Civic Center Park, the home neoclassicalTraditional sports columns and an infinite number of beautiful black shutters overlooking the lawn. The dining room is veiled in class and luxury than its floor to ceiling dark wood paneled walls and an oval window. The winter garden glows with old-style chandeliers, whose light bounces on the green Italian marble floor. The rest of the house, with intricate details of the period when housing was constructed of a series of turn of the century,one-of-a-kind antiques to ensure that each wedding memorable. Maximum capacity for this venue is 225 guests and the amount allows for two hours of set-up and one hour clean-up. Some serious disadvantages of the possible brides are the impossibility of living room, kitchen is not allowed on the site, and does not drink red of all types

Stronghold Mansion: On the top of Sugarloaf Mountain in Dickerson, MD completely white building with pillars and peak widow grating is suitable forLand ease around him. The lawn straight underline the well-designed walls around the property that houses a series of simple but elegant flora and fauna in the garden usually seen gliding in a country. The bright, circular lake side of the house has large pastures that surround it and a way into the house itself, where the internal architecture of the match in a refined exterior Gentile. A contract model is for 7 hours and includes set-upClean-up and times .. additional hours can be negotiated. Maximum number of people present is 200 and the rent is 40 by 57 inches tent on the patio and include the lake area and can be added. Parking is limited, as only 85 places available and clearly marked by the owners, the small bus.

Liriodendron Mansion: an ornate masterpiece in 1898 included a landscape dripping with flowers and leaves of this old house in the summer Harford Countynothing without control your imagination. Whether it is built around the Greek architecture of the old world to elaborate sculptures, urns of flowers and stone columns, or wisteria vine that has a canopy over the porch for a rehearsal dinner otherworldly form, the flooded house its magic. Palladio designed the Villa reminds guests of a fabulous world of reasons, surrounded by woods and fountains with a series of stone sculptures in all romantic. The maximum capacity is 150 people outside,100 people with seating inside and there are plenty of parking. The tenant has a choice of 6.5 hours on weekdays, on weekends where they have between the two time periods and select parts of hire in a wide range of possibilities. tests are extra payment in addition to wedding tables and chairs for hire, but this is no different from most other venues.

Tudor Place: This house until late grandson of Martha Washington, Martha Ćustić Peter is at the seams with a rich history and burstingwarm, comfortable elegance. The house was in 1805 by Dr. William Thornton, who also built for the construction of the first U.S. capital and the Octagon Building in Washington, DC was known. Inside the house there are over a hundred objects from George and Martha Washington, and everything has been documented in a library archive of letters, diaries, books and photographs. As for the villa guests can use up to 35 guests for a wedding and parties over 35 guestshave to pay extra. This place is only for ceremonies and booking includes one hour to block the ceremony. They also have their own vision of photography fee.

Ceresville Mansion: With a variety of options to suit every bride and awards ceremony in-house consultants to coordinate everything runs smoothly, this home is equipped with high quality services. If the perfect wedding greek uses its White Pergola by dogwood in full bloom, surrounded the terrace or climbing ivyand illuminated with candles twinkling in the pool that reflects Lily, there's something to remember. The black and white curved Cape Cod style house was built in 1888 along the rivers, hills, a meadow and ten acres is open for events. Most of the original and antique furnishings and fireplaces are still the same, 1888 This place has everything covered for the rental of seven hours with the coordination of all details of an outside catering company wouldNormally, such as bed linen and a dance floor open. Every Thursday evening, they also offer a discount marriage unusual for travelers on a budget and cut prices by almost half for the same services as a Friday or Saturday wedding event. are the place for up to 200 people and is also a free list of food and drink small amounts, is free from confusion and from the street.

Inns and taverns:

Slade's Inn and Tavern: A Victorian vivid dream, painted in blue andDark Blue Inn offers this stands with two matching circular towers, tall brick chimneys and a white wraparound porch that Anne of Green Gables would envy. The place is laid-back romantic Fredrick, MD, just minutes from Baltimore. The country has come with lots of greenery and dappled horse while the night life and history of the city nearby. Enjoy a quiet day, as all visitors are welcomed with places to stay for the reception and perhaps even more to stayto enjoy hot air balloon ceremony for a honeymoon or a coach. From start to finish that day extraordinary Slade takes everything from "his and her" massage, bridal hair and make-up meetings and brunches and teas. Indoor seating buffet for 100 people, while larger parties can be accommodated up to 150 with tents for dinner and sitting dance. If the party is over, guests will enjoy linen too busy until his retirement from the bride and the roomGroom clear and free of worries.

Morningside Inn collaboration with wildlife such as herons, deer and foxes, pictures of this open, fixing doors provides a unique atmosphere of the wedding. In Frederick, MD is back with three hundred acres of house on 1900, where it functions as a bank barn. The structure, nor the newly restored original dark, heavy beams, which serve as structural stress on the clean lines of the Amish home. Once hired, every bit of surface is for saleJoin us, as you and the choice of your ceremony is unlimited. The dining room is for two levels of fun, a mixture dissolved the lower level and elegance upstairs. Even his house on the site flower shop and event planning includes photography, videography and music.

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Since you can?t just stand outside and wait for guests to arrive, you need someone to do it for you. And we have just the man?er, welcome gnome. Straight out of whatever burrow they hide in when people are around, he?s dusted off his duds and picked up a sign that will greet friends and family with all the charm of this traditional and popular character. Great gift for gardeners. Painted resin. 9 x 7 x 15 inches.


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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Designer Stone 4704-O Round Rose Steps- Set of 3

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Heighten your garden's beauty and elegance with these fully functional stepping stones. Hand crafted in America of solid cast-stone- concrete made with integrated coloring and is sealed for outdoor use. Set of 3 1'' tall by 12'' wide and 9 lbs each


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Campania Cast Stone Statue - Dreaming Girl - Finished

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Campania Cast Stone Statue - Dreaming Girl is hand applied in a multi-step process.








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Monday, May 24, 2010

cost-effective ways to make your outdoor wedding Decorate

Outdoor weddings have become a trend for couples who are looking for a wedding beyond the traditional. The fact that an outdoor wedding already surrounded by beautiful scenery, makes it even more popular because it means less spending for decoration. With many outdoor locations to choose to find that perfect place to keep your big day is not too difficult a task.

Finding ways unprofitable to decorate your outdoor wedding too hardeither. Here is a practical guide that will help you come up with nice and wonderful decorations for your outdoor wedding without going beyond your budget.

Where, oh where?

The venue of the outdoor wedding is one of the factors that will determine what kind of decorations to have. Since outdoor locations vary, you have to make your choice first to make the decoration planning simpler and easier. Some of these ideas will help you get started:

Beach - White folding chairs, tropical flowers, tiki torches, driftwood decorations, centerpieces made of shells and sand

Backyard - Printed backdrops, tarpaulins, lattice fences, trellis of flowers, wire arch of flowers or balloons

Garden - Floral arrangements, garlands, tulle, lights, tea light candles

Park - Flowers arranged neatly on pills or columns, balloon sculptures, candles, Grecian columns

Table Centerpiece: Center of Attraction

Table centerpieces are some of the most important elements of wedding decoration. To save on this aspect, try making it a do-it-yourself project with the help of your bridesmaids or friends. Here are some table centerpiece ideas that are easy to make.


Put a candle inside a tall glass, wrap the glass with thin handmade paper and you will have one elegant piece of a candle table centerpiece.
Find some mason jars at home, put some flowers in it and tie the jar with a raffia ribbon.
Borrow some small potted plants from your dad's garden and decorate the pots with satin ribbon.
Get a hold of a clear vase, fill it up with sand, and top it off with seashells, starfish and other great finds on the beach.

More Ideas on Inexpensive Outdoor Wedding Décor


Use tulle to hang around the edges of gazebos, podiums, aisles, trellises and so on. Tulle is an expensive material that can add a touch of class to your wedding.
Do not tie all the chairs with a bow tie, have it on every other chair only or only on the chairs located near the aisle.
Opt for balloons to decorate a wedding trellis or arch. If you really want to use flowers, choose those that are grown in your area and are in season.
Rent a tent. It may add to the cost of the wedding but it pays to be sure that your guests will be kept safe from sudden burst of rains or extreme heat. If possible, find a venue that provides free tent covering.
Gather some friends to trim the lawn in your backyard. To save the extra cost of hiring someone to manicure the lawn, turn the chore into one afternoon of fun and enjoyment by making it a time to do the chore together and have some bonding moment.
Use candles for lighting. Instead of equipping the venue with light bulbs that cost a lot, use candles that would even add a dramatic effect to the event.

Outdoors weddings are always fun. Not only do people get to enjoy the wonderful warmth of the sun and the cool breeze, the beauty of nature makes the event beautiful and impressive. To ensure you get the most from your outdoor wedding, consider these tips to keep you all.

Landscaping - Making the most of your pool

Designing around your swimming pool

If you are lucky enough to have a pool of project in your backyard garden design, you can use as the primary point of contact for your. With some creative ideas you can come up with ways to make your pool at the center of your luxury spa, just outside the door. Even simply adding pool lights could help the whole area.

Dress Up Area

You can add a variety of materials and ideasa bit 'interest in the area around your pool. Planting is color and texture, and adding mulch around plants to give the room a clean and orderly look that will prevent weeds, too. It 's also very easy to select rocks and stones for their decorative effect and can be placed under the trees. You can really in town for the scene, how do you decorate your house: This could be a good investment if you're spending a lot of timeoutdoors.

Furniture Set

Such as furniture and decorative items around your pool has a great impact on the look and feel of the area. Each piece must be positioned carefully. You can accessorize sculptures, planting, lighting and decor, even the temptation to make the pool area even more.

Add a tent

It is advisable to consider a canopy on the main terrace: this gives you more flexibility to have funon days when the weather tried to ruin your plans.

A security perimeter

If you have young children, are particularly security conscious: Adding a fence around the pool may be closed Piece Of Mind and prevent accidents. There are many possibilities, depending on the style, color and material you feel better with your personality and the rest of your body to work.

A little 'privacy

The fences are also very useful to add some 'privacy, if the areaneglected. This will help you relax and an indoor pool with your family.

A place for everything

As the owner of a swimming pool, you already know the joys that have come to enjoy a pool with a good deal for home maintenance kit. You also need somewhere on your deck shop in low season. Do not feel to settle for unsightly plastic containers: there are many options to choose from, can also be very decorative.

Jacques Tissot - Painter, both successful and Controversl

Jacques Tissot was born in 1836, Nantes is a French seaport. He was always interested in things nautical and this can be seen in the precision of the maneuvers and marine scenes, then painted. His father was a successful merchant and a devout Roman Catholic and Jaques was sent to a Jesuit school. His father was not happy with the election of the career of Jacques, but he gave us onwards.

It was the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris in 1856, in force, where he was andfriend of James McNeill Whistler. He changed the name of James, to draw attention. He learned the business of trade by his father and used the experience to sell his works. He has traveled extensively to pursue a craft and its well-preserved, exposed in particular between the rich English supporters, and also at the Royal Academy. He returned to Paris and the outbreak of war (the Franco-Prussian War), fled to England, where he had many friends in 1871. James has been hard work andwisely and quickly became a success in London. His images were of excellent quality, but sometimes controversial - probably supports this distribution and not vice versa. Many images are incredibly beautiful women in costumes. The famous art critic John Ruskin was particularly indifferent, and called his paintings "mere vulgar images of society." His French friends were jealous of his success in England. He lived life to the fullest.

In 1874, Edmond de Goncourt wrotesarcastic, James Tissot, "had a studio with a waiting room, where every moment is that of chilled champagne for guests, and in the studio, a garden, where all day, a brush will see a footman in silk stockings and glossy leaves of the bushes. "

He met Kathleen Newton Irish and divorced and has two children and a colorful past. She was his mistress and model, and together they inspire each other. James and Kathleen lived as husband and wife, but within ato sink a few years, their health and initiated in 1882, has cheated the consumer to commit suicide. During this period James was totally committed to it.

James was inconsolable and leave within a week the house and never returned. He did not marry, or have other long-term relationships. He dealt with spiritualism and tried to contact Kathleen. He moved to Paris and set the style that had been so successful for him in London, but has not been so successful in Paris. He had a"Religious experience" and was very devout, and began to paint religious scenes.

He died in 1902 in ingots.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Glass Flowers Stay Fresh Forever

What comes to your mind when you think of flowers? The fragrance, freshness and vitality to spread it are just some of the things I associate with flowers, but the only thing that really discourages me is the short lifetimes. Sure, some cut flowers live up to two weeks, but the freshness disappears. There is an alternative to this problem - that of flowers exquisite hand-blown glass!

Let me tell you something about the history of glass art. The earliest forms of art glass wereseen as early as 50BC! Obviously, glass art, etc. developed a lot since then and glass sculptures expanded arts such as blown glass, stained glass, glass artists were already very much for their talent and their only job always respected. The beauty of molten glass as it is formed attracts viewers who have become collectible, after evaluating the talent and the time needed for creating glass art.

It is not uncommon to see giant bunches of glass flowers at the hotelLobbies such as the display of the ceiling lobby at the Bellagio Casino Resort in Las Vegas by Dale Chuli. One of the most famous collections of the Museum of Natural History at Harvard, flowers, cacti and even animals housed in glass. As a glass artist in the past seven years, I'm not surprised, given that one of the most versatile materials enable glass and its chemical and physical properties of artisans, to put it in any form is mold!

Glass flowersa clear statement and are perfect for gifting for anniversaries and celebrations of home heating. Think about it - not dry, do not die, and they need water, air or sun, but if you put them in the sun, will be held for when the sun reflects and dances are limited to specify different colors. You can buy the size of each color, ranging from single long-stemmed clusters of flowers that can be used or the garden in the heart of everyRoom.

homeowners can also apply custom installation experts, the flower of glass to be like the ones you see in hotel lobbies or make a simple, elegant arrangements, the field work more personal.

look before you buy glass flowers, some research online about the various options offered on the market. handmade glass flowers are, of course, car detailed and complex in relation to music. Ultimately depends on the look you want to achieve - if all you want is asimple bouquet or an elaborate flower mural wall of glass.

famous paintings and portraits

"One is never satisfied with a portrait of a person that one knows". Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, famous German writer. A portrait is a work of art that represents a specific person, a group of people or an animal. Portraits usually show what a person looks like and it also reveals something about that person's personality. Portraits can be sculptured or painted, photographed. They really display the intensity of the subject mood.

Did you know that the earliest portraits recorded in The story "The Funeral Portrait" and the portraits of kings and chiefs were famous? These portraits, paintings from Egypt. Romans continued this legacy with their sculptures. True Portraits of people appeared in the Middle Ages in Europe.

The most famous portrait of all time is "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci.

The portrait is a world famous industrial economy. Many people want their family photographs, portraits haveprofessionals.

Portraits have been created to preserve the individuality of somebody long ago after this person is gone, as a type of souvenir.

The art of portrait have been considered like favorite hobby of many artists and for many of them the main source of living (the portraitists). Techniques for creating a portrait are different from century to century and nowadays they do have a more natural lively look.

Earlier, people loved to own famous portrait paintings created by famous artists, they used to pay a great deal of money just to have them hanged on their walls.

Nowadays, they are most impressed by famous reproductions of portraits, or even better by photographed portraits of famous people (like actors, singers, presidents, etc) that they like to have around.

DOOR PANEL W/ MONSTERA LEAF DESIGN - TEAK WOOD

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Here is a beautiful pair of hand carved door panel with monstera leaves. The grain is absolutely one of a kind, these would look great recessed into a wall or simply used as indoor dividers.

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Saturday, May 22, 2010

pots were used for centuries

In today's world, the earthen pots have become very popular and people are just crazy about these wonderful vessels. If you look back to history: the sculptures, tiles, ceramic and terracotta roof shakes were made. Traditionally, the first clay sculptures were dried in the sun, after which they were kept under the ashes of an open fire, allowing them more. Then the ovens were also used in traditional timeare used today.

Few people are aware of this and get the clay pots. In the modern with the use of earthen pots makes people their garden a touch of historical site. If the terra-cotta pots in her mind are generally think that is certainly Garden training in modern times. There are several reasons why the clay is used as popular as ever.

The famous statues of the Terracotta Warriors Chinaare made of terracotta. Another pottery lover was the king of Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Army, made in China. The clay is not limited only to China but has been since ancient times, known throughout the world. Louis Sullivan was a very famous architect and it was very glazed earthenware for the detailed nature of the popularity of the ornaments and can only be estimated, being credited with clay.

In pre-colonial Africa with terracotta-West complete. CityBirmingham Victorian buildings and sculpture pre-colonial Western widely used brick. In recent times, manufacturers of pottery known in North and Central America Nok culture of central and eastern Nigeria Nigeria Igbo culture. For these historical reasons, the brick of the most popular in modern times.

The main reason why many people have chosen different cultures and traditions to the choice of clay, aseasy to make and very low weight compared to other materials. It also has advantages as it takes a long time and can easily bring low temperatures during the winter months. This makes people feel comfortable that the clay pot does not break or be damaged by frost when the temperature gets too cold.

Now that you know the interesting history behind earthen not surprise you that many people, why try butts modern gardenTerracotta direction. The history of Cotto different cultures and this is the main reason that attracts lovers of the garden. You are aware of the facts, you can now create your own garden, historic, unique and impressive with the use of pots in the garden clay. If you go to see the environment around the garden, there are certainly a few clay pots, as a great benefit and a stunning historical background.

Jacques Tissot - Painter Who Was Both Controversl And Successful

Jacques Tissot was born in 1836, Nantes is a French seaport. He was always interested in things nautical and this can be seen in the precision of the maneuvers and marine scenes, then painted. His father was a successful merchant and a devout Roman Catholic and Jaques was sent to a Jesuit school. His father was not happy with the election of the career of Jacques, but he gave us onwards.

It was the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris in 1856, in force, where he was andfriends with James McNeill Whistler. He changed is name to James in order to draw interest to himself. He had learned the business of trading from his father and used this experience to sell his works. He traveled extensively plying his craft and surviving well, especially among the wealthy English patrons, and even exhibited at the Royal Academy. He returned to Paris and with the outbreak of war (Franco-Prussian War) fled to England in 1871 where he had many friends. James was hard working and wisely and quickly became a success in London. His images were of excellent quality, but sometimes controversial - probably supports this distribution and not vice versa. Many images are incredibly beautiful women in costumes. The famous art critic John Ruskin was particularly indifferent, and called his paintings "mere vulgar images of society." His French friends were jealous of his success in England. He lived life to the fullest.

In 1874, Edmond de Goncourt wrotesarcastically that James Tissot had "a studio with a waiting room where, at all times, there is iced champagne at the disposal of visitors, and around the studio, a garden where, all day long, one can see a footman in silk stockings brushing and shining the shrubbery leaves".

He met Kathleen Newton and Irish divorcee with two children and a colorful past. She was his model and mistress, and together they inspired each other. James and Kathleen lived as man and wife but within a few years her health started to decline and in 1882, she cheated consumption by committing suicide. Throughout this time James remained totally committed to her.

James was heartbroken and within a week left the house and never returned. He did not marry or have any more long term relationships. He dabbled in Spiritualism and tried to contact Kathleen. He moved to Paris and continued the style that had been so successful for him in London but it was not so successful in Paris. He had a "religious experience" and became extremely devout and began painting religious scenes.

He died in 1902 in Bullion.

Florentine Gargoyle Statue: Large

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"Fresh from his eerie nightly vigil atop medieval Europe's most impressive architecture, our fierce gargoyle sentry is destined for a coveted spot in the homes and gardens of Gothic icon collectors worldwide. Our unparalleled replica antique is cast in quality design resin to aptly capture his muscular, flexed haunches and menacing scowl. Large: 11""Wx9""Dx12½""H. 6 lbs."


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Friday, May 21, 2010

The Picc-a-Dilly Bum Gargoyle Statue - Medium

The Picc-a-Dilly Bum Gargoyle Statue - Medium








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"We stumbled upon a trio of gargoyles with the worst habits imaginable--they can't stop picking! If you're like us, you'll laugh yourselves silly and then fall head over heels for the naive, childlike traits of these troll-like gargoyles. If you or someone you love falls prey to the same tendencies, collect one or more of this exclusive trio of decidedly nasty little gargoyles and laugh it off to bad habits. Cast in resin for home and garden use. Each: 6""Wx8""H. 9 lbs."


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Earth Treasures Small 3" Percussion Frog

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Features: The original design is an ancient Vietnamese drum. Small frogs sound like tree frogs and larger frogs resonate like bullfrogs. Hand carved from a single piece of untreated first quality monkey pod wood. Unique sound depending on the size of the hollowed cavern and the wood density. To play use the large end of the mallet to stroke from the base of the spiky spine to the head.


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