FRESH START
With the arrival of cooler temperatures, it’s a perfect time to tidy up patio furnishings. To make the chore easier, Restoration Hardware offers a line of furniture cleaners and protectants. These spray-on products can be used on outdoor cushions, umbrellas, carpets, upholstery and awnings, as well as wood, metal, plastic, resin and vinyl. They are available at Restoration Hardware stores, or restorationhardware.com.
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Bird-watching got a bit more enjoyable with the introduction of Duncraft’s One Way Window Feeders. Designed so that birds see only their reflections (and not yours) in one-way mirrors, the feeders provide a safe haven for snacking or perching. They are constructed of durable clear plastic and come with suction cups for hanging. Find the feeders at duncraft.com.
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SIMPLY SOUTHWEST
Inspired by the beauty of the Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale artist Jim Sudal offers his latest clay and tile creation with this prickly pear garden bench. Glazed handmade stoneware tiles sit atop a stained-concrete base with removable legs. The heavy-duty seat measures 43 inches long by 18 inches high and can be found at
Jim Sudal Ceramic Design, (480) 947-2254, or jimsudalpottery.com.
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GARDEN TIPFor a quick way to unify a patio area, add a few oversized pots with plants that pick up the colors in your outdoor cushions, rugs or other accessories.