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Outdoor Living

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Another gazebo I see regularly, is the  24 sided Octagon Gazebo I drive past to and from work everyday! This gazebo is huge. It is the size of a bedroom in a house.

The people that own this gazebo, own about 6 acres of land. Their gazebo is in the front of their house, where the land extends out about 2 acres. So about 150 feet from their door, they have their gazebo setting.  About 100 feet in front of that is a large group of outdoor chairs with a fire set up in the middle. Then about 100 feet in front of that is a huge pond, that almost tripples the size of the gazebo.

The pond is beautiful, it has nice clear water, rocks shaped all around the edges and a few remote control boats setting-sea in the water. This is the ultimate yard. And not to mention, they have a custom built swing set for the kids.

One night I drove past and saw the fire buning nicely, with people sitting all around it. I saw a few boys racing the boats in the pond underneith the light of a lamp they had set up. And there was about 10 people sitting inside the gazebo, having a few drinks, and playing cards in the brightly lit room.

I thought, what a great evening atmosphere for a get together! Many times if a party is outside because there are only so many things to do, like talk with people, etc. once they get done with chit- chating you find they are leaving.

With this situation, it gave the people options. If it is breezy out, and it was that night, they had the option of going ito the gazebo. And better yet they set up a card table and didnt have to worry about the cards blowing away, or having to go inside because it’s getting too dark.

Additionally, the pond and the fire allowed the guests to choose a array of events to entertain themselves and not be bound to one place or situation for the night.

On a nice summer night, it is great to be outside, getting fresh air with your guests while still having the option of going into the gazebo and not having to do everything inside the house.

Gazebo Newsletter?

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

How exciting would a Gazebo Newsletter be everyone?
“Very exciting” you say!!
Well…. that is the response we have had so far!
People (people that view our website) are really looking forward to a potentially up-and-coming “Gazebo Newsletter”, containing News, tips, gazebo information, company growth, promotions and more.

So based on our viewers request we have a discussion going on about building a newsletter template to fill mothly or quarterly (we are not sure yet) to send out to those interested gazebo lovers. A great idea too might be to have a forward button right on the newsletter allowing the reader to forward it to friends, family and those interested. This could be a hit as someone always knows someone who knows someone who wants a gazebo! And why wouldn’t you? Well…you would! So the right question actually is Why would you -want a gazebo? There are so many answers…so you tell me!!

Pergolas

Monday, January 25th, 2010

A pergola is a garden feature forming a shaded walk or passageway of pillars that support cross-beams and a sturdy open lattice, upon which woody vines are trained. As a type of gazebo, it may also be an extension of a building, as protection for an open terrace or a link between pavilions. The origin of the word is the Late Latin pergula, referring to a projecting eave. The English term was borrowed from Italian.

Pergolas may link pavilions, may extend from a building’s door to an open garden feature such as an isolated terrace or pool, or may be entirely free-standing structures providing shelter and shade to a length of walkway.

A pergola is an overhead structure used to make the outdoors more inviting, to extend livable space, to create a shady retreat, and serve as a major landscaping element. They were known in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Pergolas were also a common feature of early Renaissance gardens in Italy and subsequently throughout Europe.

Why would I want a pergola?
Pergolas add grace, style, comfort and architectural character to your home. We help you create an environment that reflects your own personality and style. A Baldwin Pergola can change the way you think about your home. You may find yourself entertaining more often under your new pergola. In many cases the pergola becomes the favorite part of the house.