| How will you create a memorable first impression to | | | | inspirational angel birdfeeder with wings outstretched |
| your home? Think outside, original, creative and | | | | holding out her gown with birdseed in it. |
| something you don't see just about everywhere. | | | | If you'd like to add any type of seating in your front |
| Wouldn't that have your eyes taking note? Don't get | | | | yard or porch area, let it be practical but also let its |
| too outlandish though! You have to maintain that | | | | materials and design speak to your soul. Think about |
| delicate balance between being memorable and being | | | | making a more natural seat out of materials you |
| tasteful. In other words, think about your idea | | | | have on hand or can inexpensively obtain. One of the |
| relative to acceptability guidelines of any deed | | | | more memorable seats I recall was simply made out |
| restrictions there might be in place within your | | | | of a tree trunk that had been laid down horizontally |
| neighborhood or if you might offend any overly | | | | and placed strategically within the owner's landscaping |
| sensitive or traditional neighbors. | | | | plan for use as a natural log bench. |
| Decorating the exterior of your home for a | | | | Windchimes can be a memorable addition to your |
| memorable impression should, above all, be fun. Think | | | | outdoor decor too because they add both a visual |
| about the image you want to portray to anyone | | | | element as well as an auditory memory. The more of |
| who visits your home. But also think about what's | | | | our five senses that are activated, the more likely |
| important to you, your values, the things you enjoy | | | | we are to remember something. You'll find that the |
| about homeownership and your property but perhaps | | | | sounds of windchimes can vary greatly due to the |
| haven't yet developed or emphasized enough. Don't | | | | different materials, shapes, and sizes that they are |
| forget that YOU need to enjoy the look and feel of | | | | available in. |
| your space as well. | | | | If you'd like a personalized and memorable novelty |
| For instance, if you like birds or birdwatching, you can | | | | for your front yard consider getting a custom |
| add a birdfeeder and/or a birdhouse. These come in | | | | engraved rock! You can now personalize stones with |
| many different styles and your choice will further | | | | an image, your family name engraved within the |
| "tell" a bit of a story about you. Folks are likely to | | | | rock, your address and/or an important word or |
| feel and imagine different things about you and your | | | | quotation on it. Engraved garden stones, such as |
| home when seeing your whimsical little wood cabin | | | | these, are among some of the newer ways some |
| type birdhouse complete with a little sign that reads | | | | homeowners are using to decorate their front yard |
| "Gone Fishing" on it, compared to seeing your | | | | to create memorable first and long-lasting impressions. |