| How will you create a memorable first | | | | angel birdfeeder with wings |
| impression to your home? | | | | outstretchedholding out her gown with |
| | | | birdseed in it. |
| Think outside, original, creative and | | | | |
| something you don't see justabout everywhere. | | | | If you'd like to add any type of seating in |
| Wouldn't that have your eyes taking note? | | | | your front yard or porcharea, let it be |
| | | | practical but also let its materials and |
| Don't get too outlandish though! You have to | | | | designspeak to your soul. Think about making |
| maintain that delicatebalance between being | | | | a more natural seat out ofmaterials you have |
| memorable and being tasteful. In otherwords, | | | | on hand or can inexpensively obtain. One of |
| think about your idea relative to | | | | themore memorable seats I recall was simply |
| acceptability guidelines ofany deed | | | | made out of a tree trunkthat had been laid |
| restrictions there might be in place within | | | | down horizontally and placed strategically |
| yourneighborhood or if you might offend any | | | | withinthe owner's landscaping plan for use as |
| overly sensitive ortraditional neighbors. | | | | a natural log bench. |
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| Decorating the exterior of your home for a | | | | Windchimes can be a memorable addition to |
| memorable impressionshould, above all, be | | | | your outdoor decortoo because they add both a |
| fun. Think about the image you want toportray | | | | visual element as well as an auditorymemory. |
| to anyone who visits your home. But also | | | | The more of our five senses that are |
| think aboutwhat's important to you, your | | | | activated, the morelikely we are to remember |
| values, the things you enjoy | | | | something. You'll find that the soundsof |
| abouthomeownership and your property but | | | | windchimes can vary greatly due to the |
| perhaps haven't yetdeveloped or emphasized | | | | different materials,shapes, and sizes that |
| enough. Don't forget that YOU needto enjoy | | | | they are available in. |
| the look and feel of your space as well. | | | | |
| | | | If you'd like a personalized and memorable |
| For instance, if you like birds or | | | | novelty for your frontyard consider getting a |
| birdwatching, you can add abirdfeeder and/or | | | | custom engraved rock! You can nowpersonalize |
| a birdhouse. These come in many different | | | | stones with an image, your family name |
| stylesand your choice will further "tell" a | | | | engravedwithin the rock, your address and/or |
| bit of a story about you. Folksare likely to | | | | an important word orquotation on it. Engraved |
| feel and imagine different things about you | | | | garden stones, such as these, are amongsome |
| and yourhome when seeing your whimsical | | | | of the newer ways some homeowners are using |
| little wood cabin type birdhousecomplete with | | | | to decoratetheir front yard to create |
| a little sign that reads "Gone Fishing" on | | | | memorable first and long-lasting impressions. |
| it, comparedto seeing your inspirational | | | | |