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Just because you don’t have much space in your outdoor garden, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy beautiful garden design. It simply means that you have to rethink your garden decorating scheme to accommodate a smaller scale. No matter what size outdoor space you have, you can create a beautiful oasis to enjoy throughout the seasons.

Here are a few garden decorating tips to help make small spaces flourish:

Pots and planters – Even if you don’t have the space for expanses of long flowerbeds, you can still create visual interest and add lots of color by using garden pots and planters. Pots come in all shapes and sizes, as well as many different materials, so selecting a pot that you like and that fits in the space should be easy. Pots and small planters can contain flowers, herbs or even vegetables, so you can make the most of a small space by planting wisely.

Statues and decorations – If you want to make your space truly unique, you can still do so even without owning a lot of real estate. While you may not have room for a bird fountain or garden bench, you can still add your own personal touch by hanging a wind chime along a branch, or placing small garden statues near your flowers, pots, etc. They add just that little extra personal touch, and do not require a large scale to be effective.

Outdoor furniture – No matter how much space you have outdoors, it is always nice to have a place to sit outside to enjoy the view. If you don’t have much room, you can still invest in a small bistro table set so that you have a place to sit, and even to enjoy a meal or a few drinks. Bistro tables are small tables for two and usually come with matching chairs. There are some that are made to withstand outdoor use and they are generally not that expensive. If you don’t want a table and chair set and prefer something else, a small garden bench can be equally as inviting.

Colors – Vibrant displays of color add that special “wow factor”, no matter what the size of the space, so choose some vibrant colors to accent your space. Whether you go with a mix of colors or stick to a more monochromatic palette, you are sure to create an eye catching space with the myriad of colors that flowers can bring. If you want a space that energizes you, consider bright reds, yellows and oranges. If a relaxing space is more your style, then plant blues, purples and whites to create a soothing color palette.

No matter how much space you have outside of your home, it is always possible to create a visually enticing sanctuary with the use of a few garden accessories and the addition of beautiful flowers. Your garden should be the place that you look forward to unwinding after a long stressful day, or a place to sip lemonade on a warm sunny day. Personalizing that space with your own touches will add to the enjoyment that the space provides.

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Good deals are easy to find, if you know where to look! Plus it doesn’t hurt to have a blogger whose sole purpose in life is to find you bargains. That said, check out this 17 piece stainless steel cookware set from Linens n’ Things.

The heavy duty soft touch handles are riveted to the body for extra durability and strength, while the stay-cool silicone covering allows them to remain cool to the touch during cooking. Vented, tempered glass lids allow viewing of the food as it cooks. Seven nylon tools in a generously sized ceramic crock are safe to use with cookware.

Currently retails for $59.99

It’s everything you need to start off your kitchen cookware collection. If you do not already own a basic pots and pans set, this deal is for you. The best part is I also have an additional $10 dollars off promotion that you can use on your purchase to save even more money!

Thus making the entire set $49.99, good stuff right?

So if your interested go here, Coupons for Linens n’ Things.

Left to Right: Round 2qt $114.95, Oval 5qt $189.95, Round 7 1/4 qt $234.95.

If you weren’t into casserole making before, I’m sure you are now that you’ve gotten a look at these Le Creuset French Ovens. Actually, you can do a lot more that whip up a tuna surprise in these chic cast iron pots. In addition to baking, they’re good for marinating, broiling, braising, sauteing, and even freezing. I know, they’re magnificent.

Because they’re cast iron, they conduct heat well and cook evenly, which is always a plus, wouldn’t you say? They also work well over low heat–a totally necessary function for supreme sauces and soups. And all Le Creuset ovens have a lifetime warranty.

Really, though, even if they just did an okay job, I’d still love them for they’re looks alone. You know me, I can be shallow when it comes to colorful cookware.

Special Offer: If you click on the blue link to Kitchen’s Universe, you’ll get a special value pack that includes a cast iron cookbook and two rubber spatulas when you spend $199 or more (on Le Creuset items). If you spend $399 or more, you get a 7-piece spatula set.