Garden fountains nowadays are typically made from metal, though you can find them in other materials too. Those made from metals have clean lines and attractive sculptural elements, and are flexible enough to fit any budget and decor. Your landscaping should complement the style of your house. At present, copper is quite prevalent for sculptural ga
Archaic Greek Artistry: Outdoor Statuary
Up right up until the Archaic Greeks introduced the first freestanding statuary, a remarkable success, carvings had mostly been accomplished in walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi, viewed by the Greeks to symbo
Millions of Different Escapades for Two
Whether you want an elegant or a laid-back vacation, you can be sure that there’s a perfect place out there for you. Sometimes taking a vacation and spending quality time with the one you love goes further than any gift ever could. So many resorts worldwide are geared specifically to what is most interesting to couples on a romanti
Anglo Saxon Landscapes During the Norman Conquest
The arrival of the Normans in the later half of the eleventh century greatly altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The skill of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to think about domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans
The Myriad Designs of Wall Fountains
Small patios or courtyards are an ideal place to install wall fountains because they add style to an area with little space. Whatever design of outdoor wall fountain you are searching for whether it be traditional, contemporary, classic, or Asian you will certainly find the one you like best. While there are innumerable prefabricated ones on the ma