Outdoor rugs are made of plastic for a reason: And that reason is MOLD.
This is what three days’ worth of rain quickly made of this natural fiber rug (World Market, 2006).
Do yourself a favor and if you’re going to decorate a patio, either paint a design straight on the concrete or purchase an outdoor rug. If you do so, you may spare yourself the loss of an old rug friend.
In an apartment complex with 100+ units, bringing a little personality to your doorstep will set a good first impression.
Seeing our natural-fiber doormat (on clearance at Target) and our seasonal pumpkin brings a smile to my face and sets us apart from so many other anonymous doors in our complex. And it didn’t take much time or effort, either :)
What a difference a [silk] plant can make in a cold corner comprised of hard angles! An immediate injection of organic shape and life.
Grab a real plant at your local nursery, or Home Depot, Lowe’s, etc. Check out HomeGoods, Wal-Mart, Thrift Stores, or your mom’s garage for your silk plant needs.
Note: While live plants are great for purifying indoor air, this area of my home gets little to no sunlight. Kudos to you if you decide to get a real one!
My Friend Staci 