Wednesday, December 31, 2008

FOUR-TIER TABLETOP FOUNTAIN




Don't you just love the sound of running water? It is so soothing and relaxing. In the winter I miss sitting in the backyard and listening to our big fountain in the pond.
Why not bring the sounds of splashing water into your home. There are many different kinds of desk top or tabletop fountains available. You are sure to find one that will fit in your decor.

Monday, December 29, 2008

tabletop fountains


I really like the sound of running water, but it is way too cold to sit outside. So, I brought the sound of running water inside! The sounds of running water are soothing, relaxing, and what better way to help you deal with the daily stresss?
The are many different tabletop fountains that are available.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Press Release for Backyard LifeStyles, Inc.

Press Release


Unlike most pet retailers, BackyardDecorativeBirdhouses.com serves a specific purpose: to help people spice up their backyards and gardens by bringing in beautiful birds. The year-and-a-half old site has a unique selection, as well as a brand new blog.


Hebron, OH (PRWEB) November 27, 2008 -- When Donald and Laura Slater started with a simple goal on improving his farm, who knew it would lead to the driving force for developing his own businesses?


"We've always been interested in making our yard look better," began Donald Slater. "We live on an 80-acre farm and I feel like we have our own paradise."


We live on an 80-acre farm and I feel like we have our own paradise.

In 2007, the Slaters started up their own company and one of the focuses they have are birdhouses. Having launched in May 2007, www.BackyardDecorativeBirdhouses.com features a host of beautifully crafted birdhouses and birdfeeders, which can be a crucial piece for anyone with a backyard - big or small.


Offering competitive pricing and having a unique catalog, BackyardDecorativeBirdhouses.com is miles ahead of their competition in big box retailers. The site offers a brand of eco-friendly birdhouses.


"One of the brands we carry, Barnwood, makes their birdhouses from recycled barn wood," explained Slater. "It's a very neat and environmentally sound concept."


Slater enjoys Barnwood enough to have a few specials available with the purchase of them.


Alongside his unique products, Slater has recently launched a new blog, www.IdeasForYourBackyard.com. "It will have some very broad information about birds, such as how to care for a bird, how to start bird watching and how to care for your birdhouses and birdfeeders," he said.


As the site continues to grow and evolve, Slater intends to add more birdhouses and feeders to his catalog: "We're always looking for new suppliers." And though styles may change, one thing that will never stop being chic is the care of a beautiful backyard. This is a fact that Donald Slater is attuned to, after all, it's part of his upbringing.


"My father was a botanist," Slater said. "He was always bird watching and he always had birdhouses. It's the reason why we got into this type of business."


About the Company:

BackyardDecorativeBirdhouses.com is a part of Backyard Lifestyles, Inc, which is owned and operated by Donald and Laura Slater. The company also includes a water fountain website and garden décor website.


Contact Information:

Donald Slater

www.BackyardDecorativeBirdhouses.com

(800) 615-2598


iePlexus, Inc.

www.iePlexus.com







Winter night in 2008,

On a cold winter night in 2008,the backyard was quiet, and that‘s great.
The bird houses were hung in the trees with great care,
in hopes that our friends would stay warm again this year.
The birds were nestled all snug in their huts,
with visions of full feeders, even cracked nuts.
Mama in her nightgown, and I in my shorts,
had just settled our down to watch a show of some sort.
When out in the backyard, we heard the birds singing,
I jumped from the couch to see what was happening.
Away to the doorway I tripped and I stumbled,
threw open the door, and just started to mumble.
The moon on the KOI pond showed the new-fallen snow,
so bright was the lighted pathway, showing stepping stones aglow.
My eyes went to a statue, standing tall and so proud,when, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
but a chimenea with a warm fires glow.
On the limb of the hawthorn, a chickadee appeared,He was on a mission, there was no doubt.He whistled and screeched, then flew all about
"Now Cardinal! Now Swallow!
Now, Finch and Barn Owl!
Come Woodpecker! Come, Martin!
Come Blue Birds, come all!
To the feeders on the table!
To the feeders on the lawn!There are even sunflower seeds all over the ground!”
The birds were all singing and eating some thistle,While others at the pond were wetting their whistle,
When all the seed was gone they flew to their houses,Staying warm through the night they like their birdhouses.
Tomorrow I will feed them again, and all through the winter!Our birds are like family, we love them around.Singing and whistling their own unique sounds.Keep your friends feed, and treat them like family,Next year they’ll be back and you’ll be there envy!
"Warm Winter to all, and to all a good night!"




Saturday, November 29, 2008

Self Contained Water Feature





For the average home owner who searches for a water feature they should find one that is self-contained, meaning that they do not require water to be plumbed in; the water is cycled from a hidden basin, and is repumped by a small water pump. The pump and basin can either be in the water feature, or buried underground (in the case of an outdoor water feature).

A water feature may be indoor or outdoor and can be any size, from a table top water fountain to a large indoor wall fountain that will add the soothing sounds of a waterfall to your surrondings and help relieve stress.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Make your Home and Garden Attractive


Installing home and garden decor is a great way to make your home and garden attractive, appealing and a relaxing place to stay. Before you enter your home, you see the garden. By creating a welcoming and pleasantly inviting atmosphere in your garden, you are creating a welcoming introduction to your home. Not only that – there are times when you just want to spend time entertaining or relaxing in your garden, so it’s fun to keep it pleasing to everyone’s eyes. In choosing home and garden décor, first you have to know what you want and what style you are looking for. One way of determining which décor to buy is by setting a theme to your garden. Think about what you would like your garden to look like – what accessories you would like to see, and what plants and trees you’d like to add. Here are some of the theme ideas that you can incorporate with your home and garden décor: butterfly, temple, sundial, Japanese, water, winter, and jungle.After you choose your theme, you can now make a list of products that are wonderful items to compliment your home garden. Some of these items can be flowers and flowerpots, planter pots, birdhouses, fountains, wind chimes, garden shelves, incense, garden angels, plant stands, flower vases, and statues.Decorating your home and garden can be very challenging and you have to use your aesthetic ability to come up with a truly pleasing home garden. But before you make any purchase, see to it that your home and garden décor items will be good together so that you will not waste money, time, and effort.
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Monday, August 25, 2008

A Cherub Wall Fountain


Hello everyone, I know we haven't shown any pictures of the wall in our back yard and will have to do that soon. We are trying to decide if we should put a wall fountain to add a little class to the decor and improve the impressions when people see our oasis in the middle of a corn field. What do you think of this cherub wall fountain?

Thanks.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Where to put the Young Couple Fountain


Hello to all my friends. I bought this Young Couple standing garden water fountain for us and still have not put it in our backyard. I guess by winter I might decide where to put it and then our fountain won't be seen until spring. Sometimes I guess you just have to do it and then move it if you think it would look better somewhere else. I also have some birdhouses I want to put out side and haven't done that yet. You can see those birdhouses at out other blog. (Birdhouses Plus). Well hope everyone is enjoying the weather, but my tomatoes need rain!!!