Who doesn’t love a drive-in theater watching movies under the stars? How about a stay-in drive-in? Create your very own movie night right in your own backyard. How convenient is that? A drive-in theater usually consists of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. You won’t need the parking but you’ll need some seating. … Continue reading BACKYARD MOVIE NIGHT: The Stay-in Drive-in
The backyard barbecue has come a long way…extend your living space with an outdoor kitchen. In the last few years outdoor kitchens have become more and more common. If you’re thinking of creating a kitchen in your backyard there are 3 things you need to consider; layout, function and storage. Start your outdoor kitchen design by making a list of must-have items. This could include … Continue reading Taking It Outside: Outdoor Kitchens
Independence Day is a time to celebrate America. Living in the Northwest there are plenty of outdoor celebrations to choose from. You can start your day with a patriotic parade, have a picnic in the park or host a 4th of July party. Watching a fireworks display is the icing on the cake. Picnics, parades and fireworks add up to one thing, a celebration of … Continue reading Happy Birthday America!
Our guest blogger today is Selden’s Interior Designer: Lori Broznowski Summers in the Northwest … Dare I brag and say, they are, hands down, the best anywhere? Yes! Summers in the NW are absolutely GREAT! We need furnishings that live up to the extreme beauty of this region. Here are some of my Outdoor favorites. The new collection “MBRACE” from Dedon. This chair, designed by … Continue reading The GREAT Outdoors: NW Style
Want that perfect guest room for overnight visitors? The first step is to “think like a guest.” What conveniences or perks do you like when you travel? With summer upon us and all the activities that come with it you’ll want to prep your guest room and be ready for the unexpected visitor. Remember whether family or friends you’re inviting them to be your … Continue reading Hosting Overnight Guests: 101
Graduation day is one of life’s landmark moments and a day worth celebrating. Whether you have recently graduated college or your child’s high school graduation is just a few weeks away, celebrating the graduate’s hard work is important. We’ve found some great desserts, decorations and outdoor game ideas that are sure to make your graduation party a big hit! Sweet treats at a party are … Continue reading Graduation: A Day To Celebrate
We are so excited to announce that Seldens is now carrying children’s furniture! Stanley Furniture has created a line of youth furniture titled Stone & Leigh. This line brings you through childhood imaginations of cottages and countryside inspirations. It features five difference collections that have transitional-age pieces. From cribs, to first “big kid” beds, to youth beds. The cribs have available toddler bed kits that … Continue reading Stone & Leigh: Our New Youth Furniture
Spring . . . the season of new beginnings. With the winter cold weather subsiding and spring bringing warmer weather it’s the perfect time to start dining outside. Somehow food tastes better eating in the great outdoors even if your meal is prepared inside. Good food, fresh air and gathering with friends and family. What could be better? Having a great outdoor dining set up … Continue reading Summer Essentials: Outdoor Dining
The warm weather is here and there’s no better time to spring into summer and move your living space outside. With a wide choice of textures, fabrics, shapes and sizes you can create an outdoor seating area that is uniquely you. Do you like to entertain? Graduation parties and summer weddings are right around the corner and you’ll need some extra seating. Whatever patio set … Continue reading Summer Essentials: Outdoor Conversation Seating
Warm up your summer evening with a beautiful and inviting fire pit. Northwest summers are fantastic but when the sun goes down we want to cozy up to a little heat. There’s nothing like sitting around a fire with friends and family and sharing stories. Fire pits aren’t just for heat and ambiance we can use them as tables to entertain or eat a meal. … Continue reading Summer Essentials: Fire Pits
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