Being eco-friendly is a term that is often used and one that won’t likely disappear any time soon. It’s everywhere, from clothes to drinking bottles to everyday household items. Having become a word that has been tossed around quite a bit, it likely has lost its meaning over time. Most of us know that an eco-friendly product is not harmful to the environment. However to take it a step further, an ecofriendly product goes beyond consuming it. It is supposed to lead us to adopt a lifestyle with a certain intention. It’s about living life with a purpose and how...

This Fourth of July why not celebrate in more ways than you can imagine. In prepping for family gatherings and all of the festive trimmings why not make an excuse to get an inexpensive yet meaningful upgrade on your gutters and show off your home in a festive way with a dynamic rain chain display. While the seasons and all the celebratory holidays come and go, rain chains are there to stay with the changing seasons and even after they have gone. It is a creative way to celebrate life and to take pride in the beauty of your home...

Father’s Day is approaching fast and if you are like many who struggle to know what to buy the special man in your life - Dad, nature can often be the best teacher. Whether Dad likes to work on the yard, garden or finds inspiration in architectural design or outdoor landscapes, giving him something that can make his outdoor experience more enjoyable is key in searching for the right gift. Consider how a rain chain which is installed in lieu of an ugly downspout hits the right notes when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your dad. Browse...

Recently, a landscape architect called in and inquired about the Hammered cup rain chain she was eyeing for a client whose home she was helping to renovate. The architect was faced with a dilemma regarding the style of rain chain that would be the best fit for the home; the home was a Spanish style home. This is a common question many first time rain chain buyers ask themselves- Which rain chain should I purchase for my home? However, another good question to ask before making a decision is: What kind of architecture does my home possess? If your home...

“Great design is a way of life” has been stated by us before and we continue to stand by it.  It serves as constant fuel to reinforce our values, to re-energize us, and provide us with an effortless way of handling, unifying, and caring for every facet of our daily existence. On the other hand, what great design is not is placing limits or reducing it to a stringent and inflexible path of ideas. Great design is exalted and celebrated when it is bold and fearless while at the same time preserving efficiency and its original purpose. Some of the...

With a new year ahead of us, many of us are beginning to think ahead of how we can make this year more fruitful, exciting, and better than last year. When it comes to our homes, which usually are a never ending home improvement project, there is never a shortage of finding something which needs polish or improvement. As you browse and look around at websites, magazines you will find everything you need to set the perfect staging look for the home.  In just the same spirit, we are always in a season of plenty when it comes to offering...

Rain Chains are a work of technique, craft and ingenuity. They have a way of seizing the mind and stirring the imagination to new depths, expanding horizons and reaching new frontiers never conceived or considered before. While rain chains have graced the world with their presence for well over a century, it is still marveled as quite a breakthrough in the domain of home and garden world -wide. Just as rain chains are slowly but surely gaining recognition among homeowners and landscape designers, it has been a continuous process of new developments and creations that has naturally evolved into an...

Copper Haru Rain Chain[/caption] In terms of style and substance, nothing does more than a rain chain to set the warmth and tone of a home-Introducing a rain chain to your home. Rain Chains are not an entirely new concept, especially in Japan where they originated. However, if you travel to the west, the name still garners questionable looks about what they are. Perhaps you just recently acquainted yourself with rain chains or have been obsessing over them for months now and now you feel ready to take the next step towards adding one to your home. Making a decision...

Rain chain cups with succulents[/caption] Rain chains have quickly become a prominent feature of many homes today for their ability to carry out a relatively normal function in an artistic and novel fashion. Rain chains are attractive not just in how they function as downspouts but also in the measure of their versatility and endless creativity. Rain chain cups have what many creative minds find irresistible: flexibility in form and function. Rain chains allow free thinkers to find inspiration from the beauty of rain chains to create an ideal space for their home. They are not just limited to just...

I wanted to say how happy I am with my purchase of the copper Lotus rain chain bundle. I purchased one along with a small 15”copper anchoring basin and I love how both look great paired together. They both have that beautiful copper natural sheen that is very appealing. Since we get a good amount of rain here in south Florida, I got second thoughts about the size of the basin I got. I got thinking and felt maybe I should have gotten a bigger size basin. I went back to the website on www.monarchrainchains.com and remember seeing bigger size...

Being prudent and conservative about water consumption is an undertaking that provides many benefits many have never considered. Exactly what kind of prudence does this require? Usually, the most common answer given emphasizes a negative suggestion of “cutting back” on usage and therefore employing a conservative mindset. Although reducing or cutting back is very beneficial, for many it underscores and places an emphasis on limits and embracing a restrictive attitude that many find discouraging and pessimistic. While many may adopt a pessimistic outlook regarding water and consumption, fortunately we live in a world where creative minds have merged and have...

My friend and I recently took a trip to the island of Kamome in the Sea of Japan. Kamome is quite a touristy island nevertheless it serves as the perfect destination for hiking enthusiasts all year round. We had been anticipating this trip for a long time, since we are both active runners and hikers. If that was not a good reason to visit, we can’t get enough of its beautiful scenery, food and culture. Being in the outdoors allows me to connect to myself as well as others. Being aware of nature’s surroundings always reminds me of how precious...