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Rustic Rocking Chairs for Your Outdoor Living Space

Happy spring to all of you rustic furniture lovers out there! Now that the weather is beautiful we are all spending a lot more time outside. We are working on our flowerbeds. Some of us are tackling a garden for the first time. Others are re-sodding to make our lawns beautiful and green. Whatever we are all doing it probably involves being outside and getting our hands dirty. Once we beautify our front and back yards, it will be time to focus on our outdoor living spaces.

Outdoor living spaces have grown in popularity over there years. People are spending more of their free time outdoors. People are truly investing in their outdoor living spaces. They are becoming another room to the home.

There are several different types of outdoor living spaces that people create to enjoy the great outdoors. They can range from very simple to completely over the top. It all depends on your vision, space size and the good old budget. Some people just want a simple outdoor space where they can sit and enjoy a glass of lemonade or a cold beer. For this type of space consider rocking chairs and a few side tables. If you are creating a fire pit area then consider Adirondack chairs or crescent shaped benches.

If you want to take your outdoor living space to another level, consider an outdoor dining set. You will be able to entertain all spring and summer in your outdoor dining and kitchen area. Rustic Furniture Pro offers a wide variety of dining tables that can be used indoors and outdoors. There are only a few tables that we do not suggest be used outdoors due to long planking. However, our wagon wheel tables, bistro tables and other pieces are a perfect match for the outdoors considering they are all made of reclaimed teak wood. So, enjoy setting up a dining table for all of your family and friends. Suddenly your evening dinners will become more fresh and exciting as you enjoy your meals outdoors. You will also most likely start grilling more now that you are outdoors.

Another fun option is to create an outdoor bar. If you have a pool it is especially nice to create an outdoor living bar space. Depending on the size of your space you can add a bar, barstools, bistro tables and more to create the perfect space for fun.

 So, this spring get creative and enjoy your outdoor living space. You will be amazed at what rearranging a few rustic furniture pieces can do for your outdoor living spaces. Once you have decided on what type of space you want, fill it with handcrafted rustic furniture made to be outdoors. Then add in some fresh greenery, flowers, colorful pillows and cushions to create a warm and inviting space to relax and enjoy!

All of us at Rustic Furniture Pro wish you the best and look forward to seeing what you have been up to with your outdoor living spaces!

Easy Breezy Strawberry Lemonade

I hope you are reading this blog while you are sitting outside enjoying the spring weather. You see, I believe that we should all be spending every second possible outdoors enjoying the beautiful spring weather. Now I know that we also have to take care of work, but seriously spend as much time as you can outside. During your lunch break go for a relaxing walk. When you get home eat dinner outside. Even on your drive home from work, try rolling the windows down for a change. Spring is here and we need to make sure we enjoy it and do not miss out on this amazing weather!

One of my favorite places to enjoy the spring weather is in my outdoor living space in my backyard. I have just created a really fun relaxing atmosphere and added in a few pops of color. This is a great place for me to relax and enjoy a good book, watch my dogs play outside, have a nice dinner with my husband or just hang out with friends. It is definitely where you will find me during the springtime.

As you know I have a lot of rustic furniture in my home and on my patio. I mean I love rustic furniture, so it is all over my home indoors and out. My favorite piece of rustic furniture on my patio is my rocking chair. It is a great place for me to go to and unwind at the end of a long day. It is also a great place to hang out on Saturday morning with my coffee.

So, today I thought it would be fun to give you a fun and easy recipe that you can enjoy with family and friends as you spend time outside with your rustic furniture. In my house there is nothing like a cold glass of lemonade. It is a must have for spring. So, today I wanted to share with you a simple twist of the spring and summer classic drink. I hope you enjoy and are able to spend some great mornings, afternoons and evenings outside with your family and this sweet treat!

Easy Breezy Strawberry Lemonade

Here is your list of ingredients:

• 4 ½ Cups of cold water
• 1 (10 Ounce) package of frozen strawberries, partially thawed
• 1 can of frozen lemonade concentrate

Instructions

• In a large, colorful pitcher mix the lemonade concentrate and water together. Stir well.
• Stir in partially thawed strawberries
• Enjoy with family and friends.

This simple recipe requires very little time and effort but will have a big payoff with your family and loved ones. So, this spring while you are enjoying your rustic furniture outside on your back porch, you can also enjoy a nice cold glass of Easy Breezy Strawberry Lemonade!

This fun recipe is courtesy of Kaboose.

Rustic Furniture Pro's Aspen Hub Bistro Table

Everybody is getting ready to move their lives outdoors. I know some of you are still getting snow and others of us have moved on into spring weather. Either way, soon all of us will be enjoying the beautiful weather that spring brings us. The flowers are blooming, the trees are budding and new life fills the air. Well, with spring, everyone is moving their lives outdoors, and with good reason!

So, this time of year, without fail, everyone has questions regarding outdoor rustic furniture. People want to know what rustic furniture pieces will do well in their outdoor living spaces. So, today I thought I would talk about tables. Everyone always wants to know which tables we suggest and do not suggest go outside for your outdoor dining experiences.  

So let’s start off with what rustic furniture pieces, specifically tables we suggest you use outside. For all of you rustic furniture lovers out there who are looking to create an entertaining backyard then these next two pieces are for you. If you have an outdoor bar and are wanting to entertain, may I suggest the Aspen Hub Bistro Table or the Windriver Bistro Table. If you have a smaller space and are looking for a quaint table to serve drinks or light snacks than the Aspen Hub Bistro Table is for you. This is also a great table for you and your space or best friend to hangout at after a long day at work. However, if you are looking for a larger bistro table for drinks and even a meal, than the Windriver Bistro Table is for you!  This is an awesome wagon wheel table that is perfect for entertaining family and friends. And then if you have a large enough outdoor living space, why not fill it with quality rustic furniture! You could do an arrangement of both the Aspen Hub Bistro Table and the Windriver Bistro Table. Mix and match these tables and barstools and bar chairs to create a space sure to impress and entertain!

For those of you looking for outdoor dining tables here are some thoughts for you. We recommend our round wagon wheel tables because of the way they are handcrafted. Each of our wood top wagon wheel tables have inlay hand placed in-between each wagon wheel spoke. This provides a wonderful surface for outdoor dining. One of the tables I would suggest is the Bluffdale Table. This is a beautiful rustic furniture piece with scalloped edges. It offers a softer side to the wagon wheel table approach. While not in use you can use the bottom shelf under the table top to house a beautiful plant and add color and texture to your dining setting.

There are two pieces we specifically recommend not using outdoors because of the beautiful long planks used in the construction of the table. These planks do not react well to sitting water and may warp if exposed to water and snow.

So, this year as you rustic furniture lovers decorate your outdoor living spaces, remember these awesome bistro and dining tables that will help bring your space to life!

Rustic Furniture: Preparing for Spring

Like I mentioned earlier, I am ready for spring… really ready. I am ready to pack away all of the winter coats, the sweaters and even the cute boots and colorful scarves. In fact I am even ready for spring cleaning. I mean, can you tell, I am really ready for spring.

Some of my favorite things about spring:

1)      Weather: I absolutely love the spring weather. There is nothing like waking up to a beautiful spring morning with fresh air a warm sunlight. In the spring, I pretty much spend every moment I can outside enjoying my rustic furniture. When I wake I want to go take the dogs out, where as in the winter, I kindly let my husband get that job. At work during my lunch break I go take a walk around the office buildings and get some fresh air. When I get home from work, I immediately go hang out in the backyard.

2)      Spring Mornings: I love waking up to spring mornings. There is nothing like waking up to the sunshine, fresh air and the sound of birds chirping. I must admit I am not a morning person, but that all changes when the spring comes around.

3)      Meals Outside: I love eating meals outside during the springtime on my rustic furniture. Whether it’s a picnic in the park, or coffee outside in the early morning, being outdoors in the spring is a must for me. My husband and I love to prepare meals outdoors for dinner and of course there is a lot of grilling at our house all spring and summer.

4)      Walks: Every spring I love taking walks in the evening. My husband and I take our dogs for long walks and enjoy the even longer evenings. Sometimes instead of walking we go on bike rides. Again, anything to be outside.

5)      Flowers: I don’t really have a green thumb, but boy do I try. I love to plant flowers and I have pots scattered amongst my rustic furniture on my back patio. Spring is a wonderful time to enhance the home with color and life through flowers.

6)      Wardrobe Change: I love to go through my closet and get all of my extra colorful spring clothes out as well as all of the cute shoes.

Well, that only begins my very long list of things I absolutely love about spring. But, I need to wait a little bit longer before I jump in. So, yesterday I just slowly started to welcome spring by going out and buying some new scents for my home. With spring on the way, I just cannot help but begin filling my home with fresh and even fruity scents. It is just a simple way to begin the slow and steady transition from winter to spring within the home.

How about all of your rustic furniture lovers out there? What do you like to do during the spring?

Rustic Benches For Your Home

What pops into your mind when you hear the word “ rustic bench?” Maybe you picture yourself having coffee on a crisp fall morning while sitting on a bench. Maybe you picture yourself sitting down to a lovely Thanksgiving feast at a dining room table; in place of chairs, you’re sitting on a long rustic bench. Maybe you imagine sitting in a park with your loving spouse, closely cuddling… you guessed it… on a bench. Or maybe you’re like me, and you’re suddenly getting an itch to watch Forest Gump, after all, he is sitting on a BENCH!

Remember when you were a child and imagination was the greatest thing since sliced bread? Your imagination could take you from a rainy day stuck indoors to a fabulous day riding a unicorn across a rainbow-filled sky. (OK, maybe that’s just my strange imagination).

This fall, let’s bring back our childhood imaginations. Whether your home is western, contemporary, country or eclectic or lodge, a new rustic bench may be the ticket to your imaginative success. A bench adds something to your home that most people don’t know how to get – it adds flare!

Let’s use our imaginations… right now! Imagine your back porch adorned with some beautiful rustic benches. Maybe you’re imagining something Western, something that will catch your neighbor’s eye. Try out the Dakota Wheel Bench.

Next, imagine the Bardean Back Bench. It can stand alone in your living area, on your porch or in your dining room for added Thanksgiving and Christmas seating.

And if you’re looking flare, I have to mention the Crescent Bench. When I look at this piece, my imagination takes me to a beautiful master bathroom. I can see a few, soft white towels stacked on it and maybe a candle or two. The functionality of a bench coupled with the beauty of an art piece… my, oh my, how I love decorating!

Take a look at Rustic Furniture Pro’s unique rustic benches, and let your imagination run wild!

I love teakwood. I am just going to put it out there. It’s more like I am obsessed with teak. I work with teak furniture all day, my office is full of teak furniture and when I go home I am greeted by more teak on my back porch and in my living room. The next piece of furniture my husband and I are looking at is the Bardean Table which is pretty much my favorite piece from the entire collection. Ok, so its pretty obvious that I love teak furniture.

I have spent a lot of time working hands on with teakwood. One of the things that Rustic Furniture Pro is so proud of is our teak stain. Unlike other vendors we exclusively use an oil based stain which brings out the beauty of teakwood.

I thought I would spend a bit a time today discussing why we use oil over wax for our stain.

Reasons Why We Don’t Use A Wax Finish on Our Teak Furniture

1.)    Wax stain is meant for indoor furniture only

2.)    Wax stain must be maintained frequently

3.)    Wax stain leaves residue

4.)    Wax stain wipes off on clothing

5.)    Wax stain doesn’t fully bring out the beauty of teakwood

Reasons Why We Use An Oil Based Stain

1.)    Oil based stain can be used in indoor and outdoor applications

2.)    Oil based stained pieces require little to no maintenance indoors and for outdoor furniture, additional coats of stain can be applied and preferred

3.)    Oil based stain leaves a beautiful smooth finish

4.)    Oil based stain will not wipe off on your clothes

5.)    Oil based stain enhances the teak’s wood grain and color variations

It’s not hard to see why Rustic Furniture Pro uses only oil based stains on our furniture. So steer clear of the wax finishes, you may be getting into more than you bargained for.

Hand-Stained Lazy Susan Table

When you go shopping for home furnishings, you are looking for quality, durability, and beauty. You want to fill your home with pieces of furniture that reflect your personal style and taste. You are shopping with the future in mind – Future holidays, future birthday parties, future family gatherings. You are looking for pieces that will last for years to come. You are way beyond the college years where press board furniture filled your apartment. You are beyond the early years of home ownership where hand-me-downs did the trick. You are looking to add personality and character to your home with pieces that will last. Well, you’ve come to the right place.

Here at Rustic Furniture Pro, we are obsessed with quality and longevity. For starters our furniture is made from teakwood. Teakwood is one of the most durable woods available. Not only do we use teak, but we used recycled teakwood which has already battled the element s for years. (So it’s pretty safe to say it can handle your backyard.)

Each of our handcrafted pieces of furniture is given a great amount of attention and care. Upon arrival each piece is fully inspected for quality control purposes. We then begin the sanding process, a long and not always fun process. However this is a necessary process. Once the pieces are sanded to perfection the staining begins. Rustic Furniture Pro offers you hand-stained furniture that has been stained with a perfect mixture highlighting the beauty in teakwood’s grain and coloring.

Yes, you have come to the right place is you are looking to purchase high quality furniture. So, have fun browsing our website. You will find furniture for every room in your home.

Preparing Rustic Furniture

What do you think of when you hear the words rustic home furnishings?

If you’re the majority of America, you automatically think of dude ranches, cabins, barns and old Western movies. And frankly, we are fine with that! However, let’s take a moment and expand on the traditional ideas of rustic home furnishings.

Traditionally, people thought rustic furnishings were only for small town, Texas. While Texans certainly love rustic, today, the concept of has expanded beyond the Lone Star State. Whether you live in New York City (population: 8.4 million) or Bailey, Texas (population: 213), rustic furniture can enhance your space.

Rustic Furniture Pro strives to provide people from all walks of life and design styles with quality furnishings that add a little pizzazz to the indoors and outdoors. Take a look at our Windriver Bistro Table. You can easily imagine it in a beautiful home in the Texas Hill Country, but it’s also easy to picture it in a modern entertainment/sports room surrounded by upholstered bar chairs.

Let’s look at another piece: The Welton Screen. Ranch, cabin, mountain lodge? Absolutely! Now imagine it in an upscale hotel, or in a home adorned with abstract art.

It’s easy to see how our rustic teak furnishings and accessories can fit just about any space. Don’t be shy, add something uniquely teak to your home, ranch, loft, condo, or cabin!

Mirror, mirror on the wall, you’re the fairest of them all! Rustic Furniture Pro’s latest line of mirrors is sure to transform any wall into a work of art. Whether you choose the Nestling, Hill Country or Cripple Creek mirrors, these pieces will add a touch of nature and warmth to your home.

While you are revamping your walls, take time to browse the other accessories we offer. Bring the outdoors into your home with the Welton Screen, a piece which is not only functional but is beautifully crafted. This screen certainly isn’t limited to the rustic or lodge style home; modern or classically styled, this piece is ideal for any setting.

And don’t forget the outdoors when you are accessorizing. Add interest to your gardens with a freestanding Rustic Spring Cross. Also, our planters will allow your garden to seamlessly flow into any outdoor living space. Consider the Four Bucket Planter & Trough or the Hub Flower Stand. A splash of colorful flowers or fresh greenery may be the final touch for your yard.

Most importantly, have fun as you personalize your home. Creating a haven for you, your family and your friends can be an exciting venture, and we are excited to work alongside you!

Spring has sprung and summer is right around the corner! It’s time to drink your morning coffee on your back porch, enjoy the fresh flowers in your beautiful garden, read a book under the shade of an oak tree and spend time watching the kids play in the yard.

As always, Rustic Furniture Pro is your source for outdoor teak furniture. Our unique benches, rocking chairs and loungers will liven up your yard, making it the perfect springtime getaway.

Enjoy a peaceful morning watching the sunrise on your porch while relaxing in our ever popular and comfortable Sweetwater Rocking Chair. Also, our Hub Flower Stand will add the right amount of color and grace to any sitting area.

Revamp the look and feel of your garden by adding a unique bench like the Crescent or Bent Bo Bench. The sizes of these benches offer you easy mobility for any of your outdoor seating arrangement needs.

Of course, your springtime backyard wouldn’t be complete without a barbecue. Invite friends and family over for some good old fashioned outdoor dining. Serve your dinner and fixins on the eye-catching Windriver Table or cool off with your friends around the Aspen Hub Bistro Table.

Finally, sip on a glass of cold lemonade in the shade of your own backyard. Our Blackwater Bench beautifully wraps around trees, creating not only comfortable seating but also a focal point for your outdoor areas.

Jump on the spring bandwagon before summer gets here; venture outside, enjoy the breeze and make your front and backyards springtime ready with Rustic Furniture Pro!