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