Wind Spinners That Really Spin

All of OutdoorMama's wind spinners spin easily in the wind.  However, there are some that spin more than others.  Here is a list of wind spinners from our store that are great spinners in the slightest of breezes:

12" Tulips
Comes in Red or Purple
$32
$30

12" Guitar
$32
$30

12" Lighthouse
$32
$30

12" Dolphin
$32
$30

12" Tiger head
$32
only $28

12" Liberty
$32
$30

12" Flag
$32
$30

12" Shamrock
$32
$30

12" Sun-Moon-Stars
Comes in purple, blue & copper
$32
$30

Wind spinners can be hung in a lot of places.  Try hanging them in your porch or right outside your door in a porch bracket designed especially for wind spinners.  Some other display accessories include hook stands, deck brackets and twirling motors for indoors.

Garden Statues & Their History: Part TWO

Mythological figures have definitely played a huge role in the history of garden statues.  Some gardens are places of eternal metamorphoses, where replicas of gods endure the changing seasons.  The modern use of a garden statue can be traced back to the Italian Renaissance about 500 years ago.  It was then that the great artistic and philosophical works of Greek and Roman antiquity were being discovered anew.  There were many classical sculptures that were also greatly admired as many were even excavated and transformed into garden statues.  The Laocoon, for example, was a famous group of sculptures unearthed in 1506 that was displayed in the Belvedere Garden of the Vatican.  

Garden Statues and Their History: Part ONE

Garden statues can add a certain look to any outdoor space and ornament any garden.  These types of lawn ornaments are perfect for flower gardens, any porch area, and both front and back yards.  It is important, however, not to overcrowd your place with garden statues, which is why placement of your statues is important.  Let’s take a brief look at the history of garden statues and why they have withstood the test of time.

 

The temples and temple gardens of Ancient Egypt were beautifully ornamented with statues of the gods.  In Greece, garden statues were placed in sacred groves.  The Romans copied many of these for use as garden ornaments.  As an example, the Venus de’Medici is believed to be a first century BC marble copy of a fourth century BC bronze.  Through the Renaissance and into the twentieth century, this approach dominated western gardens.

Definition of Wind Spinners

Dragonfly 3D Color Fusion
Was $32.00 Now $30.00

Wikipedia's definition of Spinners: "Usually shaped like flowers with petals that spin in the wind. Variations include birds or insects with spinning wings."   OutdoorMama's definition of Spinners: "Long-lasting, beautifully colorful stainless steel wind spinners that are the perfect yard art and spin in the slightest of breezes. Comes in all shapes, sizes, colors and fancies!"  Wind spinners are a beautiful way to decorate any lawn and garden and make the perfect gifts for anybody. Shop today to find the perfect wind spinner for yourself or a friend!