Hi... Have you checked your calender? It's April and it's time for some outdoor ideas... for home or travel... if you love southwest, Spanish or hacienda style anything...

I've been busy with company over the last several weekends... and I can't even begin to tell you how nice it is to have a large, decorated outdoor living area.

First... it keeps the house from becoming a disaster zone! That's my favorite part. And... everyone loves the spring weather... a bit warm in the afternoon, but cool enough for a fire in the evening.

I just posted a new article about the least expensive way you can add a cool fireplace to your patio for the spring entertainment season.

Here's the latest article from the Southwest USA site at BellaOnline.com.

What is a Chimenea?
For those of us that love the warmth and ambiance of an outdoor fireplace, a chimenea is a popular option. The cost of building a fireplace can be extreme, and these little fireplaces are portable as well as budget conscience

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56317.asp

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