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Was watching a past episode of “Extreme Homes” on HGTV last night and of all the spectacular and huge homes I saw, the smallest house was the one that got most of my attention.

This is not a picture of it above – in fact this house is a good bit bigger than the 700 square-foot house that was showcased on Extreme Homes. I must admit getting a tad claustrophobic while seeing how little space there was – although what was there was very well organized.

How about this one? It has the rustic charm I always like and I LOVE the little porch out front. All this home needs is the right piece of land!!!

I’m heading over to Tiny House Designs to see if I can get some other ideas. I’m pretty sure I can’t manage to live in 700 square-feet, but I might get some good layout and kitchen/bath organizing ideas for my next home.

If you’ve ever thought about adding a “fire feature” to your garden or patio environment, now might be a great time to do so. Temperatures in North Carolina took a surprising drop to near freezing this past week – accelerating thoughts of what’s to come, i.e. WINTER!

Below are a few ideas proving that you can find a fire pit or stove to match well with almost any outdoor space, or budget. Items shown here are priced from just under $200 to over $4,000. Let your wallet be your guide!

Happy Fall!

Granite Top Chat Table w/ Lazy Susan Firepit

35″ Copper Fire Pit Set

Mosiac Tile w/ Stainless Steel Outdoor Firebowl

Mirage Stone Outdoor Woodburning Fireplace (Pewter)

Tree Leaves Firepit

Sonoma Gas Fireplace (Mocha)

I’ve been watching the leaves fall from the trees just as they do about this time each year. The most obvious thoughts are that raking needs to be done and winter is on its way. But yesterday I had a third thought as I noticed how much more of things I can see and hear once foliage is gone.

Most people don’t pay any attention to trees and if they think at all about the leaves it is only to take a quick appreciation of fall color. But what about the noise abatement and cooling leaves provide? What about the bit of privacy they can provide between houses or between busy roadways and residential areas?

What is the overall effect of removing a large block of trees from an environment?

If you’ve ever walked from a heavily shaded area into the bright sun and heat of an asphalt parking lot you will know – if you took a second to actually think about it. What if you had a look at the aerial view of a Google Map from 15 years ago of a suburban area (if they were available,) and then looked at the same map now. How many formerly treed areas have been completely cleared – leaving yet another wide open parking lot or a new subdivision – where they will no doubt plant a few new trees?

I’m not pondering this because I have no paint to watch dry or because I am going into some global warming post – although I do think we are destroying huge portions of this planet. There are plenty of municipal areas that consider the importance of “green space” and plenty of people who will only relocate to an area that has an abundance of it. On the other hand, people who live in urban areas hardly even see a tree – unless it’s in some sort of exhibit or if it is one of those lone and hardy stragglers you see – attempting to grow up and through a concrete sidewalk.

In a world that seems to have gone so completely stupid in some ways I think today I will just ponder trees. They provide a service most don’t appreciate, they never whine or complain, and they just continue doing a good job of making the world a better place – as long as someone doesn’t come along and knock them down.

There are certainly worse things to think about.

You may not have time for pets and you may not have much space in your garden, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have animals there.

These animals won’t need to be fed and won’t need trips to the Vet, and the neighbors will never have cause to complain about any noise! Take a look below – maybe you’ll want to “adopt” one of these for your yard…

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A cool morning or two make me long for more crisp mornings when I need my trusty sweater. The deck area sure will be more inviting if I also add one of these beautiful fire pits!

Note: Always use a non-combustible hearth pad or brick pavers underneath a woodburning fireplace being used on top of combustible materials such as wood decking. This will protect against fire or heat damage

Black Granite Copper Fire Pit Set

This stylish copper fire pit features a beautiful black granite table top surround and steel frame with a wrought iron finish. Includes a removable screen to contain flying embers, a lifting tool, a log grate for proper wood burning airflow, and a vinyl cover to protect it from the elements. Can also be used with charcoal.
Size: 15″H (without screen).

40″ Copper Fire Pit Set

This large copper fire pit includes a removable screen to contain flying embers, a lifting tool, a log grate for proper wood burning airflow, and a vinyl cover to protect it from the elements. Large heavy gauge (0.7mm) copper fire pit. Steel frame with powder coat wrought iron finish.

Dimensions (without screen): 14″H x 40″
Weight: 60 lbs

34″ Slate Firepit w/ Copper Accents

This stylish fireplace will quickly become the centerpiece of any patio setting. 34″ diameter slate and marble surround fire pit with copper accents. Features a 22″ diameter black porcelain bowl and a mosaic design with diamond-shaped copper accents. The fire pit has a heavy wrought iron stand that adds stability and comes with an easy lift spark arrestor and steel grate. The easy lift spark guard works great to keep ashes and sparks from flying. The steel grate improves air flow allowing for a larger and warmer fire.

Dimensions: 22″H x 33 13/16″
Weight: 58 lbs.

Not sure about where you are but here in Central North Carolina it is hot today – and humid. After all the rain on Friday, the hot sun is all but creating a steamy day for this Sunday, June 9th.

Here is a product many will be wishing they had – if planning to spend any time outside this coming summer…

The Hoseless Evaporative Cooling Fan makes a patio or deck as comfortable as an air-conditioned room without being tethered to a garden hose. Encountered in luxury resorts and outdoor cafes, the fan reduces the air temperature by as much as 30 degrees F by gently misting the surrounding area.

Its six patented nozzles create micro-fine droplets that feel dry to the touch and evaporate almost instantly, providing refreshing cooling without the soaking spray common with lesser misting fans. The 30″ fan’s high-velocity three-speed motor is waterproof and can cool up to a 1000′ sq. area. Because flying insects typically avoid wind and moisture, the fan also helps reduce these outdoor nuisances.

++ Plugs into AC.
++ Height adjusts from 47″ to 60″. 30″ Diam. base.

18″ Fan Also available: Hoseless Evaporative Cooling Fan (18″)

I nearly missed the fact that this weekend was Memorial Day weekend. I’ve been so busy lately with other things, that making plans for the weekend was a moot point by the time I remembered on Friday! If you’ve had a May like I’ve had and figure you can make up for it on the 4th of July – here’s a very special way to be ready for your next outdoor holiday – and a guarantee you won’t forget it!

This fantastic outdoor kitchen is on sale right now plus FREE SHIPPING!

The Sonoma Outdoor Kitchen is a Grill Island and outdoor greatroom all-in-one! 10ft grill island complete with a Sonoma Mocha arched pergola and lattice. The 4 piece lattice roof can provide shade or be removed to allow in sunlight. Includes raised back bar on outdoor kitchen for seating and entertaining. The outdoor kitchen is finished with tan supercast tops and an Ameristone stucco finish.

The kitchen is constructed with 22 gauge galvanized steel frames. A Cook Number 24in stainless steel grill sits on the left hand side allowing space on the right side for food preparation and entertaining. Accessories include a 27in access door, paper towel dispenser and slide out cooler drawer. The beautiful stone-like Super cast counter top has the same characteristics and properties as concrete and natural stone.

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A picnic is whatever you make it. It can be a wrapped sandwich and a cold drink or it can be an elaborate outdoor meal with linens and utensils. It can take place in your own backyard, or it can be part of a day journey or a long summer road trip.

In my family, it usually meant cold fried chicken and homemade cole slaw. I rarely eat this combination even today without thinking about Sundays spent at my Grandparent’s cottage on the river.

Below are some picnic options for the well-organized picnic planner for Summer 2013…

How about some cool colors for hot weather picnics?

This Aegean Picnic Basket Tote comes to you from “Picnic at Ascot.”

The fully insulated tote to keep food and drinks at the perfect temperature, with two integral bottle holders. Fully equipped with service for four. Sure to be a favorite of any couple or family. Hand grip custom antique brass accents signature contrast detailing on all straps. Easy Clean Lining.

The Somerset Picnic Basket – a double lid willow basket with plastic service, is perfectly designed to serve 2 persons.

The Somerset Basket is the perfect basket to carry on any picnic occasion. It is durable with a full willow construction and a plush corduroy interior. This basket includes a deluxe service setting for two allowing you to create the perfect picnic for yourself and a special guest. It has ample storage for 2 wine glasses, 2 food containers, salt and pepper shakers, 2 porcelain plates, 2 sets of utensils, cheese knife, cutting board and corkscrew that will enable you to have a tasty food and enjoy your picnic in the truest sense of the term.

This Barrel Picnic Basket is a barrel-shaped, two-lid willow basket with deluxe service for two that features durable pine green polyester lining. It includes: 2 plates, 2 napkins, 2 hand-blown wine glasses, 1 tablecloth, 2 stainless steel forks, knives, and spoons, 1 set of salt and pepper shakers, and 1 stainless steel waiter-style corkscrew.

Also makes a great gift!

Here’s one for us coffee fans…

The Buckingham Picnic Basket is a full reed willow handcrafted Picnic basket for four with a rich chocolate brown finish.

It has a traditional picnic basket shape and convenient top carry handle. This set includes coordinating melamine plates and cotton napkins, glass wine glasses, stainless steel flatware, and corkscrew. Also includes a convenient food cooler and coffee set with stainless steel coffee flask and mugs.

Literally hundreds of options for picnic baskets at Garden.com. Free shipping on many items…

Early shoppers save 10% right now from Exterior Accents. Here are a few suggestions for products to make your outdoor living more enjoyable. Products for work and products for rest…

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Cedar Potting Bench with Soil Box

This western red cedar potting bench features a tilt-out soil box for easy access to your potting soil and sturdy shelves to hold your gardening supplies and tools. Functional and long-lasting, this bench will give you years of service!

Size: 50″H x 42″W x 24″D. 60 lbs.
Some assembly required.

46″ HD All-Weather Outdoor LCD TV

This Sunbrite TV is designed for safe operation in a permanent outdoor environment and all electrical cords are rated for outdoor use. The corrosion resistant powder coated aluminum exterior and watertight enclosure protects internal components from rain, dirt, insects and scratches. The baffled and filtered dual fan airflow system keeps the unit cool and dry in all environments.

Resolution 1920×1080, Standard VESA 75/100 mounting hole pattern.

Includes water-resistant remote control RSR232 Serial Control Discreet IR Control Concealed IR Window inside watertight cable door Detachable speakers TV Format 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Aspect Ratio 16.9 LCD Screen 46″Diag, HDMI input x2 Extra Bright 46″ LCD Screen.

Full HD Dimensions: 44.72″W x 27.16″H(30.47″ H with speakers) x 6.85″D

Venturi Flame Table Top Gel Firepit (Apollo)

Light up the night and add warmth to your outdoor space with one of these beautiful fire pits.

The Venturi Flame Technology uses a proprietary turbo disc combined with a tempered glass cylinder to create the “spinning” flame. This product comes with one can of Venturi Flame Gel. This gel is clean-burning and can burn effectively for 3 hours emitting 9,0000 BTUs. The Apollo is a table-top fire pit that runs off gel fuel and can be burned indoors or outside. Portable. Operates on clean-burning Gel Fuel – Includes 1 can of Venturi Gel Fuel.

Size: Height 16.5″H x 10″W x 10″D