Garden Decor

Spring has sprung and you know what that means, time to get in the garden. Whether or not you were blessed with a green thumb there are many simple home decorating ideas that can spruce up the elegance of any garden.

Adding a statue or bust is one way to give the garden a little mystique. Statues add character to any outdoor space because they draw the eye and add something unique. Do you remember watching Secret Garden as a youngster? The beauty and elegance of that hidden garden came from the old, artfully distressed statues as well as the gorgeous flowering vines and trees. It’s a simple and effective way to add instant finesse to your outdoor space.

Of course, the allure of a statue loses its value in the evening if there isn’t proper lighting. One of the most personable ways to spice up your spices is to add the flickering of candlelight. Tin tea lite candle holders are perfectly simple and they still manage to glow in the garden. Any outdoor deck or veranda looks more inviting with the glow of a candle, and the tin holders cast unique shapes of light across the area.

The warmth of the candles can be added upon with the addition of incense coils. They can be hung from any structure and give the eye something intricate to look at while simultaneously giving the nose a pleasurable scent. Lavender is the perfect scent for a calming atmosphere.

Foraging From Nature to Enhance Your Rustic Cabin Decor

 Now is the perfect time to enhance your rustic cabin decor and vintage style with natural elements you can find in your own yard.  Pink Pig's apothecary jars, mason jars and other vintage vessels are perfect receptacles for simple arrangements that make a bold statement.

Grab your clippers and a basket and stroll through your garden or yard with an new outlook on the flowers, plants, shrubs and trees that are there.  Look for natural elements that emphasize shape, color, texture and a bit of whimsy.  Late-blooming flowers, colorful foliage, dried flowers, evergreen branches, berries, pine cones, seed pods and small branches with interesting shapes make great accents for arrangements.
Use them indoors in small vessels to add a fresh look to your home for the fall holidays, or outdoors in larger pieces such as our vintage wooden crate or antique wooden caddy to make an eye-catching statement at your front entrance.  Check out our website at http://www.pinkpigwestport.com for endless possibilities for your unique style or contact us at for advice about creating a natural look for your home.
There's no limit to the unique looks you can create when you find inspiration in nature!
 

Bathed In Style

 Free Standing tubs of the Victorian era will add elegance and panache to any bathroom whether historic or contemporary.

Here is a new addition to the Pink Pig -  This is an original Circa. 1890's tin tub that has been completely finished with a new look by our shop.   The outside layer of tin has been powder coated in a pale shade of blue. It has an inside sheet of 12 oz. copper with the original nickel plating. The rim is made of Cherry Wood.  This beautiful Victorian bath tub was made by the Steel Clad Bath Co., of New York as shown in this original ad below.

Nothing defines your bathroom more than a pretty rug.  Here is my favorite from Peacock Park which is a bamboo mat with French script... Pretty yes?

Some vintage style bath accessories like our towel bars and soap dish.

Cote Bastide beautifully woven white cotton hand towel with fringing makes drying hands an absolute pleasure.  White towel with blue stripe for a simple, stylish bathroom statement. 

Our new Damask Collection by our favorite Uptown Soap Company features new wonderful scents in soap and luxurious body cream.

Come visit us as we show you more ways to Bath In Style!

Free ship Friday!

What better way to say "TGIF" than with a day of free shipping?!

TODAY ONLY: all non-furniture items at The Pink Pig ship FREE! Just use coupon code FREE at checkout. (May we recommend something pretty from Tat2 Designs Jewelry or a home scent by Royal Apothic?).

More of a furniture shopper? Had your eye on that Antique Highboy or Painted Farm Table? We're also offering 10% off on all furniture today! Just use coupon code HOME at checkout.

Today's the day to get that holiday gift shopping started!