Weekend DIY: Outdoor Lighting

March 23, 2012

Nothing beats a beautiful night out on the patio, reading a good book, sitting around a fire, enjoying dinner and making s’mores. The key to a warm, romantic backyard patio at night is the lighting – whether it be by candle, fire, lanterns, or strings of lights.

(Source: Pocket Full of Dreams)

This Weekend Do-It-Yourself project from the blog, Pocket Full of Dreams, will be the the perfect addition to your outdoor space to add some color, as well as light to your outdoor evening. Here is what you’ll need to get started: twine (colored twine is better or use spray paint once you have completed the steps to add color), glue, cornflour, warm water, balloons, marker, Vaseline, old tray for the glue mixture, a broom or long piece of wood to hand the balloons from, set of white lights (the kind you use on your Christmas tree), and fishing wire.

To complete this project, just follow the six simple steps outlined in the complete DIY found here on Pocket Full of Dreams.

(Source: Pocket Full of Dreams)

Looking for other ways to bring light to your outdoor space? Check out these items from Willard & May to complete your outdoor scene.

(1. Hardwood Lantern 2. Rustic Lanterns 3. LP Gas Square Fireplace with Slate 4. Gazing Globe with Cutouts 5. Votive Candle Stakes)

Happy Weekend!

Green Pottery for St. Patrick’s Day

March 15, 2012

Gardening, Outdoor Decor, Store

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and to celebrate we thought we’d share our favorite 11 green items on Willard & May. These ceramic pots, bird baths, strawberry planters, and multi-tiered planters would all look great on your front porch to decorate for the holiday…and then keep them around for the summer to plant flowers and fruits! And what’s more: all pottery is currently 15% off!

(1. Green Graceful Planter 2. Sea Shell Planter 3. Green Basic Pot 4. Green Cluster Pot 5. Green Gazing Ball 6. Green Kos Planter 7. Green Round Pot 8. Green Plain Planter 9. Green Strawberry Planter 10. Green Adonis Planter 11. Green Bird Bath)

Press Release: Willard & May

March 14, 2012

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NEW OUTDOOR LIVING COMPANY INSPIRES GARDENERS TO CREATE THE PERFECT OUTDOOR ROOM

Backed by decades of Dutch heritage and experience in the gardening industry, the Tulip World family has recently emerged into the world of outdoor living with their newly launched Willard & May website.

MILWAUKEE, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Backed by decades of Dutch heritage and experience in the gardening industry, Tulip World has been a leading online retailer of flower bulbs and perennials for over twelve years. Desiring to give their customers a more complete outdoor experience, the Tulip World family has recently emerged into the world of “outdoor living” with their newly launched Willard & May website.

Willard & May, which primarily focuses on enhancing the outdoor living spaces of fellow gardening enthusiasts, was built upon the idea that a person’s feeling of “home” should extend far beyond the physical walls of the residence. With a full line of garden decor and pottery, the Willard & May store offers its customers many versatile products to fit just about any outdoor application. “We wanted to provide our customers the opportunity to obtain high-quality pottery and other outdoor living products delivered right to their doorstep without breaking the bank,” says the mastermind behind Willard & May, Jon Studer. The company has definitely achieved this goal by shipping all orders exceeding $50.00 absolutely free. Customers can also gain “how-to” knowledge as well as gather creative ideas on the outdoor living Willard & May blog.

The developers of Willard & May are committed to selling only premium products which they would use in their own backyards. Every piece of pottery on their website is crafted of frost resistant ceramic which is hand-pressed into custom molds and double-fired for a long-lasting finish. The wide variety of colors and textures make these planters not only functional and dynamic, but also unique and attractive. The same is true of their large line of high-quality patio furniture, garden decor, and outdoor heating products. Rhonda Bowles, a long-time garden enthusiast, comments, “I love shopping through this website… finally a company that shares my passion for my outdoor living space!”

With an excellent eye for exclusive products and a strong drive to be number one in customer service, Willard & May is one to watch in the world of outdoor living.

Original Press Release: http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/213626-1331670684-new-outdoor-living-company-inspires-gardeners-to-create-the-perfect-outdoor-room.html

Pin Love: Bright Pops of Color

March 13, 2012

Outdoor Decor, Pin Inspiration, Store

So it seems spring may officially be here – the robins are chirping, flowers and plants are breaking the surface and the snow is melted away! In honor of spring gracing our backyards, we came across this pin and had to share! We love the bright and bold pops of color that liven up this space.

bright colors outdoor decor
(Source: Better Homes & Garden)

What ways can you add pops of color to your outdoor living space? Here are a few quick items from Willard & May that might just inspire you…

bright colored pottery, tote, planter, bird bath, decor
(1. Cluster Pot 2. Decorative Mushroom 3. Green Bird Bath 4. Foot Planter 5. Red Conical Pot 6. Garden Tote 7. Fish Planter)

Strawberry Planters & Other Uses

March 6, 2012

Gardening, Store

Not many things are more delicious than picking strawberries in the summer that you’ve grown from your very own strawberry planter! And while strawberry planters are great for growing strawberries, hence the name, there are many other creative ways to use them in your backyard…or even your kitchen. Why not take this summer to try out something new with your strawberry planter?

The original idea of using a strawberry planter was to be able to grow strawberries and avoid the problem of the fruit touching the ground, which can then cause rotting of the fruit or may give animals or pests a delicacy. Strawberry planters also allow people to grow this fruit in smaller spaces, helps with their shallow roots, and allows proper drainage. To learn how to properly use a strawberry planter for strawberries, read this article.

However, if you aren’t into growing strawberries or want to try something new, there are many other ways to use the planter to create unique container gardens, grow herbs and annuals, or even design a water fountain! Take a peek at some of the many ways you can utilize this unique planter.

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One strawberry planter = thousands of uses! Willard & May’s online store is officially live and we have four different ceramic strawberry planters to use to get you started with your unique garden! One of the best features of the W&M strawberry planters is their over-sized planting pockets. Any of you who have used strawberry planters in the past know that one of the downfalls to this garden accessory is the excessive drying out of the plants planted in the pockets due to the small size. Not a problem with these guys! Check out all the options:

strawberry pots color

Also, if you are looking for strawberries or herb seeds, visit our friends at Holland Bulb Farms and they’ll get you growing! Happy Planting!

Sneak Peek of Willard & May

February 14, 2012

Furniture, Gardening, Gifts, Lighting, Outdoor Decor, Store

Our online shop hasn’t quite opened yet, but we thought we’d let you in on a sneak peek of some of the great items we’ll be carrying below. Starting out, we’ll have a great selection of outdoor furniture, planters and pottery, chimeneas, garden accessories, backyard decor, gifts and lots more!

water can lantern
yellow patio set chic simple