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Miniature Garden Furniture

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

The ever-popular song “It’s a small world after all” comes to mind when I think of miniature garden furniture. The beauty of creating miniatures to be an exact replica of the real piece is very artistic indeed. I remember as a small child living in the beautiful Ohio valley on a farm my father loved to carve with wood and some of my first toys were made by him and finished by my mother.

My father carved my first dish set while my mother painted the dishes white and painted little red cherries on the outer edges. At that time, I believed that I had the prettiest homemade toys. My dad for my brother would carve out toy cars, train engines, and whistles. Our childhood days filled with many miniature toys made us very happy. That is why today I really do love miniatures and garden furniture with decorations are very popular.

I found a special company called Small Dreams that focus’s only on miniatures and delights in making small furniture pieces. Small Dreams makes miniature garden furniture that is so realistic if it was not for the size one could almost use for real. The Small Dreams Company has a division that called the “Only Hearts Club”, which is specifically made for children ages four years and up.

I admit that I am not a child but in heart still love the miniatures. One of the precious pieces is the “Only Hearts Club Patio Furniture Set.” Girls love to hang out in the backyard for a refreshing drink or snack with a miniature their dollies can hang out with the girls. The set includes four painted wood patio chairs with padded fabric cushions, painted wood patio table, 4 fabric placemats and multicolored patio umbrella a sheer delight for any little girl.

The site small Dreams have been on line ever since November 2004. The site created because Sabine Temme wanted to combine her enthusiasm for miniatures and preference for creative and artistic work with her experience in international commerce. Ms. Temme well- known for her work in media design both web and print. In the meantime, over 2000 items added and with customers from all over the world, the online shop has become international.

A short overview of Ms. Temme plans:

- Dolls, individually dressed for smallDreams
- Some ook dolls made of polymer clay
- More items for the workshop
- Small dolls’ furniture and other items for the nursery (hand made miniatures and others)
- Miniatures on the subject “different eras and different continents”
- New sections and lots of miniatures for the existing sections
- And the new part with information about miniatures and entertainment

The range of products already on the site will include inexpensive items as well as very detailed miniatures, some of them made by artists in small quantities or as ooak. Ms. Temme offer catalogs for you to use for orders as well as online capability to make orders.

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All About Garden Treasures Patio

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

After the garden furniture shopping is done and the furniture all in its place, now is the time to go for the garden treasures patio. Look at the overall layout of your patio get a sense of the accessory that would compliment that spot. The garden treasure patio is all about adding your own personal touch and style to your special domain. If you live in a site that only has a small courtyard to work with, you might want to consider things that hang rather than placed on the ground taking up walk space. If you want to grow plants with eatable fruits such as strawberries or tomatoes, there are many creative ways to grow these plants, such as in hanging baskets, in small confined spaces. A window box is a perfect spot for growing herbs that will be used fresh from your garden patio to the current spaghetti sauce or other savory dish. Wall art can be hung on the wall nearest your garden patio to complete the look of your garden treasure patio. To add shading to your garden treasure patio you can find a trellis and incorporate a sprouting vine to the spaces.

If your garden treasure patio is a much larger area, you can find additional novelty items to enhance the atmosphere of your garden treasure patio. You may want to turn a small space into a kitchen or grilling area for those outdoor barbecues. For the warmer months, a small fountain gives the garden treasure patio a peaceful ambience. The soothing sound of running water will aid in relaxing you while you read or just rejuvenate yourself from a hard day at work. A fountain will not be a distraction when entertaining guests, instead would add a measure of character to your garden treasure patio. For the cooler months, a fireplace would be another highlight to your garden treasure patio. The warmth of a fire and watching the glow of burning embers is as peaceful and soothing as the fountain in the warmer months.

Your garden treasure patio might be in need of shading from the scorching sun during the hot summer months or maybe to protect you and your guests from a quiet falling rain in the spring. Then you will want to check into awnings, canopies, or other structures made for the purpose of adding cover. An umbrella works for a small space. If, however you are looking to cover a much larger region, you will need a much larger cover. These coverings come in several different sizes and construction. You will want to find what works best for you in your situation.

You may want to incorporate large tropical plants to your garden treasure patio. If so you will find an array of large pots and huge tropical plants to pick from. If you like the whimsical, you will discover small or large woodland creatures from gnomes, to squirrels to cute puppies that will add a special touch to your garden treasure patio.

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