Spring is almost here and at Rustica Ornamentals that means craft show season is about to start. We are now working on our 2010 schedule; the first show will be in Meriden Connecticut at the Daffodil festival. Please come see us there on April 24^th and 25^th.

Rustic Bunny

We are working hard

Easter Bunny Garden Decoration

creating easter decor for the yard and garden!

Handmade Christmas Decor for the Yard

This is a great article by Peggy Rowland from Blisstree.com about Rusticaornamentals.com
http://www.blisstree.com/articles/handmade-christmas-decor-for-the-yard/

I happen to be against those giant inflatable snowmen and Santa jollies some folks place on their front lawns this time of year. Don’t worry. If you do that, I still like you! However, I think it’s always nice to see some alternatives, especially when they’re handmade in the US by a small business.

Rustica Ornamentals is one example of a company making tasteful Christmas art for your lawn. They just put their Christmas yard art online too! However, you can order just about anything you want if you go custom: home or wedding decor, car parts, yard art, hanging murals, props for stage, animal silhouettes, initials and names for the wall, signs, fence decorations and sculpture.

Krista, one of the owners, said, “We will basically design anything you can imagine or need from metal, copper, aluminum or tin — either from a drawing or an idea.” Most custom projects from Rustica Ornamentals take around a week to complete, but some larger projects may take longer. Plus, if you like an item you see online, but want to change the color, that may be possible if you contact Chris or Krista. You may also have items inscribed.

I’ve highlighted a few of my favorite Christmas pieces from Rustica Ornamentals in this post, but they have others too, including an angel, snowmen and a Christmas tree.

Another reason I prefer metal decor like this is that it doesn’t take up much room when you store it. And it’s recyclable, making it an eco-friendly choice over plastic decor destined for the landfill.

November 25, 2009 by Peggy Rowland 

Nearly everyman who develops an idea works at it up to the point where it looks impossible and then gets discouraged. That’s not the place to become discouraged.

Thomas Alva Edison