A Rustic Garden Blog

Please come take a look to see  the new redesign of A Rustic Garden. The home and garden online store is now easier to navigate and has many new features.

Metal fencing for the yard and cast iron urn planters are the sites specialty. You will also find wrought iron trellises, arbors, and decorative containers for growing all types of flowers and vines.

Outdoor area rugs have a tendency to attract dirt, grime and a variety stains. And, some stains just never seem to want to come out. But most stains will come out if you follow some important instructions. Remember that it is always important to test cleaning agents on fabric before spraying an entire stain area. Here are some tips on how to get stains out fast and efficiently:

~Scrub the stain from the outside towards the center.

~Don’t scrub a carpet. The friction can ruin the carpet’s tufts. Instead, remove the stain by blotting—the less brushing the better.

~Use a clean spray bottle to apply cleaning agents to the material. Do not pour liquids directly on the stain.

~Don’t mix too many chemicals on the stain. Mixing chemicals can create harmful fumes. If this does occur don’t breathe in, or wear a mouth-and-nose mask.

~Bleach is never an option in stain removal. Remember: Once you apply bleach, you can’t do anything to remove

Metal art is being found more often in modern interior decorating. While in the past metal art was more restricted to the outdoors, it has become a lot more common indoors, and can be used to represent a wide range of people, places, and objects. Wall hangings are some of the most popular forms of metal art, and silhouettes make ideal artwork for the home to place emphasis on a wall. Most walls are neglected, being either ignored or laden with pictures and photographs. However, metal wall art can make bare walls look much more appealing, and metal silhouettes work well with all different wall colors.

Metal art is a great interior decorating solution, and it’s so diverse that it can be used on all different kinds of interiors and still look amazing. You can even repaint metal wall art in different colors to better complement the interior!

Decorating with country antiques would not be complete without the country cupboard. There are many different styles that make up a good cupboard. It can be varnished or painted but the construction is important. Prior to the 1880’s these cabinets were constructed by hand and not in a factory settings. There were furniture shops but still the furniture was made buy hand using techniques that keep the cupboards strong for generations.

Today antique cupboards are respected for their construction, surface originality, and unique style. All these factors determine the price in today’s market. Finding a great cupboard can be challenging.