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CHAIR HAMMOCKS

Everyone knows our Chair Hammocks are AMAZING!. Our chair hammocks are not only gorgeous but are super comfy quality pieces. The colour and pattern combinations are amazing; so they are perfect for the home, yard, or cottage. With a slight re-position of the cushions you can go from sitting upright to reclining back and looking at the clouds or stars………..bliss!For outdoors you can hang them from arbors, gazebos, screened porches, balconies, boathouses, pergolas, as well as from trees.Although the material is an outdoor fabric it is so soft that indoors many customers are using them in kid’s bedrooms, “man caves”, and nurseries - the possibilities seem endless.The four piece set includes a fabric hammock, a seat cushion, a decorative back...

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Ladybugs - The "Good" Insect

  "Ladybugs are capable of consuming up to 50-60 aphids per day but will also eat a variety of other insects and larvae including scales, mealy bugs, leaf hoppers, mites, and various types of soft bodied insects".*  Sooo that means Ladybugs are the "Good" insects that eat the "Bad" insects and make for a healthy, organic, and pesticide free Garden - how awesome is that? The more things you can do to attract Ladybugs the better, and having one of our Ladybug Castles in the Garden does just that (and they are just so darn cute too). Enjoy! T   *Excerpt from: www.gardeninsects.com  

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Wind Bells - What makes them unique and special?

Although we often carry Wind Chimes, customers sometimes comment on them being to "tinkle-y"; so when we came across these Wind Bells we knew we had a winner! Made to replicate the the sounds of the nautical bells on ocean buoys; Wind Bells have a deep, haunting tone that is both clear and pure. Wind Bells and Chimes are similar in the sense that when the wind moves the pieces the contact creates a resonating sound. The larger the Bell/Chime, the deeper the tone. Also, Wind Bells are pyramidal in shape so they have a very simple and clean design that appeals to many different tastes and design - perfect for the front porch, the garden, or out at the cottage....

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Glass Terrariums

We just can't get enough of our beautiful glass terrariums! We have so many different kinds; hanging, table top, or we will help you create a custom version using glass cloches with unique bases of metal, Terra Cotta, glass, or ceramic.  Part of what makes terrariums so wonderful is that no two will ever look the same. In the shop we merchandise our terrariums with artificial and preserved plants or flowers, decorative stones, or sometimes small decor items to bring some fun and whimsy. We group ours and stagger their heights for maximum impact; customers always comment on how such a simple thing can be so dramatic. As Fall is soon approaching why not consider adding some terrariums in your...

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Who's Who in Home & Garden? Portico Indoor & Outdoor Living, that's WHO!!!

We are "beyond excited" to have been featured in the Winnipeg Free Press' newest Magazine "Who's Who". To be recognized for our concept and creativity as well as our determination to be unique is both rewarding and flattering. Thanks to the great team at WFP for your glowing write-up and photos!

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