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Inexpensive And Easy Ideas To Spruce Up Your Outdoor Living Space

A popular trend here on Martha’s Vineyard is to have a comfortable, yet functional outdoor living space. There’s nothing better than having family and friends together for food and quality time from spring all the way into fall. Here are some astonishingly easy ideas to bring new life into your outdoor living space.

Mason Jar Votives

1) Mason Jar Votives

This simple update will bring a serene feeling to your outdoor space. All you need is 3 Mason Jars, thick twine, sand from the beach, and your favorite votive candles.

1)Fill the mason jars with sand at varying levels. this will give the candles different heights.
2) Next wrap the top of the mason jar twice with the twine, tying it off in a simple bow.
3) Finally place the votice candles in the sand and arrange them to your liking on your outdoor table.

 

Foundation decoration

2) Hide Your Boring Foundation

Tired of looking at that brick or concrete slab at the base of your house? Head to your favorite home improvement store and pick up your favorite faux stone siding, and install it along your foundation. This subtle change will make a huge difference. 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor dog bowl ideas

3) Easily Made Fancy Dog Bowls

 

Style doesn’t just have to be for humans. Head to the Home Goods and pick up some inexpensive planters, and some dog bowls. Once home, place the in a spot next to either a garden or a statue, just make sure they blend in within your design motif. Once the planters are situated place the dog bowls within the planters. This way fido has a source of water that is discrete and decorative.

 

 

Solar Chandilier

4) Make Your Own Cordless Outdoor Chandelier

There’s something fun and romantic about having a chandelier outside. This Chandelier is perfect for hanging over a table outside. You don’t even need a power cord.

Find an old chandelier you’re fond of at a thrift or antique store, take out the bulbs, and replace them with outdoor solar lights, then hang it from your favorite spot or tree, and enjoy! 

 

 

 

These quick subtle changes will make a world of difference to your outdoor space. Adding lighting that will illuminate the outdoor living space during the evening will extend the use of your outdoor space well past sunset. And hiding the foundation will create a more appealing look to your outdoor space, as well as improve the resale value should you ever choose to sell. For a property enrichment evaluation, please feel free to contact us. Sandpiper would love to help take your home to the next level in vacation rentals.

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Feature Friday ~ Cool Condo in Oak Bluffs

Condo exterior

Property #8054

Located in the heart of downtown Oak Bluffs, this affordable waterfront condo has charm and comfort. Enjoy waterview views from nearly every window in the home, or sit on the porch and relax with a good book while boats lazily pass you by. Enjoy the sun at the beach directly across the street, or lounge with a picnic and a kite in the parks on either side of the condo building. Once the sun goes down, walk into town and enjoy a wonderful dinner and great nightlife.

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Feature Friday ~ Waterfront Bliss

Front Exterior and Yard

Property #7802

Feeling like the outdoors is indoors wherever you are in this property. The moment you enter this hidden jewel you have stepped into peace, tranquility and beauty. This architecturally designed home has glorious floor to ceiling windows, sky lights which let the elements of Martha’s Vineyard engulf your soul. This spectacular waterfront property has been dressed with an elegance of the finest amenities of furniture and fixtures and a chef’s dream kitchen with most rooms with a view of Sengekontacket Pond, the Atlantic Ocean and part of the Oak Buffs and Edgartown coastlines.There is a wonderful spacious deck which allows a panoramic view and up on the widows walk there is even a clearer view of the sound. Also for your lounging serenity there is a screened in porch just off the kitchen/living area with a double sided and see through gas fireplace to enjoy any time of the day. If roasting marshmallows is a family favorite be sure to meander to the beautifully landscaped fire pit just off the left side of the property. Plenty of parking, storage for beach equipment and bikes. You are just minutes from any major town village, public beaches, golf clubs, YMCA, restaurants, shops, galleries and all that Martha’s Vineyard has to offer.

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