Spring 2009 newsletter -Outdoor living

Spring, one of my favorite times of the year is right around the corner. Mother nature puts on such a spectactular display just for us! Lucious Azaleas, Cardinals darting among the Dogwood blossoms, fresh asparagus and yummy strawberries. A time for long, leisurely walks in the park, followed by a picnic and dreams of watermellon to come! A beautiful time of awakening an renewal, this is the perfect season to refresh and revitalize your home , indoors and out.

Outdoor living and dining is at its best with nature inspired color palettes that provide an oasis of peace and comfort. Beautifully designed garden rooms with soothing water features and stylish , comfortable furnishings create the perfect ambiance for reveling and relaxing with those dear to you.Patios, balconies, verandas, boat docks and poolside decks are a few candidates for planning your own special place of serenity and enchantment for alfresco dining and entertaining.Scented candles, wind chimes, Moroccan lanterns and floating candles in a garden pond scattered with flower petals imbue the balmy evenings with a sense of ease and well being.

Dress out your special retreat with accents and accessories that reflect the colors of spring. Mimosa(Pantone’s color of the year- a beautiful yellow with a slight orange blush), sea blues, pink and purple are a few good choices. the combinations are limited only by your imagintion and daring, let nature inspire you to be your creative best!!

To awaken your interiors, add some seasonal color with accent pillows, new accessories, fresh flowers(Daffodils and Narcissis,ahhhhh! the fragrance!), area rugs or some slip covers. rearrange your art and object d’art to enjoy them from a new perspective.

So have fun with this glorious season of hope and new beginnings and enjoy outdoor living in style!

Clay Stephens 2009