ARTICLES BY DON REYNOLDS

Here are some ideas on how to make your Halloween costumes a bit different this year Halloween is almost upon us - again

If you want to decorate your garden, you have a large number of options available to you Flowers, topiary, shrubs, ponds and even a maze if your garden is big enough, but these are all natural means of decoration if you get my drift, while there are also a large number of ways to decorate a garden using man-made options

There is a wide range of patio and garden gargoyles that can be used to scare the neighbors and your visitors Seriously, though, these gargoyles are truly fabulous in more ways than one, and any one of them would make a centerpiece for a patio or garden, or even a gallery or hallway

If you have recently lost a loved one, or even a friend with whom you were particularly close, then a beautiful stone memorial plaque would be a lasting memorial that you can place in your own garden Such memorials are available online in cast stone, with and without plaques that you can have engraved to order, with a natural look that would beautify any garden

Large statues are particularly impressive, and suitable for large gardens or the grounds of hotels and restaurants, particularly if they have children's areas Such statues are available online covering a wide range of themes, including dinosaurs (always a favorite with the kids), Horses and even a British red telephone booth

There are many occasions where historical costumes introduce that touch of authenticity that is essential to project the right atmosphere Take a Renaissance Fair, for example

What would look better on a garden wall that a beautiful wall plaque or sculpture that could also be used indoors in your home There is a very wide selection of these wall accents available online, enabling you to use any of a number of themes from classical Greece to religious accents, or simple decorative plaques and sculptures for your yard, patio or gallery

Garden fountains bring a touch of class to any garden, and fountains are available online for any garden, large or small The range of these beautiful water features that is available is astounding, and most are affordable to any purse or wallet

The correct home accents can make a massive difference to your home décor Consider the scenario: you have your home as you want it - you think, but there appears to be something lacking

An increasing number of homeowners are installing a home bar and then making the mistake of not properly decorating the area and furnishing it with wine and bar accents that would make it extra special If you have gone to the expense of installing a bar particularly if it is a wet bar, then it makes sense, not only to equip it properly, but also include a few accents that will make it look that little bit special