Free Tutorials · Garden Art

DIY Garden decor with a big dose of Plattertude.

You’ve seen ’em at the thrift store. Big, heavy glass or ceramic serving platters. They’re pretty, but what would do with one? I’m glad you asked. Here are three fun ideas for DIY garden decor with plenty of “platter-tude” Every garden needs a sense of the whimscal. Something a bit out of the ordinary that… Continue reading DIY Garden decor with a big dose of Plattertude.

In the Garden

Personalize your outdoor spaces with a garden theme

Garden Theme What comes to your mind when you look at the photo above? Imagine coming to this house for a friend’s baby shower. The roses are neatly trimmed and you can smell their fragrance as you approach the front porch. The crisp white wishing well looks so charming in this little nook. When the… Continue reading Personalize your outdoor spaces with a garden theme

Free Tutorials · Garden Art

Plastic dishes make cheerful flowers for the garden

Light-weight alternatives to using glass Plastic dishes make cheerful flowers for the garden. They are just as colorful and whimsical as their heavy, glass and ceramic counterparts. If you’ve wanted to make your own dish flowers, but found that working with glass dishes is a bit more than you really want to get into, then… Continue reading Plastic dishes make cheerful flowers for the garden

Garden Styles & Decor · In the Garden

How to decorate your garden with flair

Decorate your Garden: Garden themes round-up Many of us have a favorite garden decor style that we just adore. One which we would most love to spend time in. You probably have a certain piece of art, sculpture or lawn ornaments you put out each Spring to enjoy. But a garden is more than just… Continue reading How to decorate your garden with flair

Garden Styles & Decor · In the Garden

Mirrors in the garden add whimsy and mystique

Mirrors in the Garden Garden Decor Series Mirrors can do a lot for a garden. They help to define an outdoor ‘room’ and make a small space look larger. Mirrors are also whimsical and playful depending on how you use them. They can also add a sense of mystique to the garden. I’ve been looking… Continue reading Mirrors in the garden add whimsy and mystique