Ep. 355: Outdoor Decorating Spotlight
b"\\u2018Tis the season for all things outdoors! This week, we welcome Kelly Vettraino and Amy Jordan from Ballard\\u2019s merchandising team for their expert advice on mixing and matching outdoor furniture and accessories to create beautiful and comfortable outdoor space. They talk about cushions, pillows, rugs, lighting, and planters to complete the look, along with sharing some great tips for incorporating different materials, styles, and textures to define your outdoor space.\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear On This Episode:\\n\\nConsiderations for using outdoor fabrics like Sunbrella that are stain-resistant and fade-proof.\\n\\nIdeas for incorporating outdoor rugs to define spaces and add texture.\\n\\nFactors to consider when choosing outdoor sofas and seating, like cushion fill and frame materials.\\n\\nWhat should you look for when it comes to outdoor sofas and seating?\\n\\nKelly and Amy's perspectives on the pros and cons of mixing collections versus opting for a coordinated set.\\n\\nEntertaining essentials such as outdoor safe drinkware, candles, romantic outdoor lighting, and lovely lamps.\\n\\nMosquito-repelling drapery panels? Yes, please!\\n\\nReasons to think about furniture layout in relation to your daily and entertaining needs beyond just aesthetics.\\n\\nTips for defining spaces with planters.\\n\\nAlso Mentioned:\\nBallard Designs"