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Well, summer is almost here and the weather is letting us know it. Here at AdenWorks we fondly refer to our offices and warehousing as Teak City! Teak City is a great place to be, and I can tell you we all love it here, but when the summer time comes look out! I am sure you have heard, Texas is one very hot place to be. But, Teak City must go on. Rustic Furniture must be designed, our one-of-a kind stain must be applied, and shipments must go out for all of our wonderful customers.

Speaking of our wonderful customers as well as to those of you who are considering AdenWorks rustic furniture, I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial weekend celebrating all of the men and women who have given their lives to providing us with a free country! I truly thank God for these brave souls. Hopefully you spent a lot of time with family and friends, and maybe even did a little BBQ.

This past weekend was a great time to spend with loved ones. Here in Texas we had pretty good weather so every time I went outside I could smell the tempting scents from the grill. At one point I had almost made up my mind that I would just let my nose lead me to some random person’s backyard just so I could participate in the feasting of burgers and ribs. (Better judgment soon kicked in.)

It is the weekends like this past one that make life so special and fond. Spending time with family and eating meals on the back porch. It just reminded me again of how our teak furniture truly can enhance family parties. It reminded me again of you as the retailers and designers who are truly seeking out furniture that is useful to your clients.

Well, there are many more cookouts to be had this summer time and many pool parties to come. So, be sure that your clients are ready by providing them with many different choices of rustic tables, rustic chairs, rustic loungers and other rustic outdoor furniture. After all, it is great to sit back and realize that the furniture which was purchased from your store, or incorporated in your design allowed many families to enjoy this past Memorial weekend together.

This spring and summer show your clients that there is hope for outdoor living spaces! Outdoor living is getting all the attention these days, forcing vendors to consistently provide new and exciting pieces for their clients’ backyards, lake houses, beach homes, and mountain retreats. Here at AdenWorks we are trying to provide you with rustic teak furniture that has new looks, new pieces and new ideas for you to provide for your clients.

People across the world are becoming more and more attracted to the great outdoors and its preservation. Mother Nature is getting a lot of attention right now, and it is well deserved. Due to all of the attention nature is receiving, people are beginning to take time to observe the true beauty and wonderful our world possesses. And now that it is springtime people want to spend all of their time outside enjoying the weather.

I have spoken about this in the past few blogs. I feel that it is such a critical point I wanted to spend some time today discussing it further. Most people want the inside of their home to be absolutely beautiful. The home speaks loudly about the person or family living there. It is a blank canvas where people can fully express themselves.

I was working recently with a photographer on a home shoot. We walked in and were overwhelmed by the beauty, style and sophistication of this home. We felt like we were at some luxury resort. Each room had been given acute detail in every element. We went around creating stunning pictures of this exquisite home.

However, then it came to the backyard shoot. We left the stunning home and entered their backyard complete with pool, fountains, fire pit lounge and two grilling stations. You would assume that with a house as beautiful as it was, the backyard would be equally stunning. Unfortunately, the backyard lacked the style, sophistication and uniqueness of the home. Instead the backyard was covered with tables, chairs and benches lacking character and flair. The inside of the home was filled with the personality of the family, but the outdoors looked like something you would see in an everyday garden magazine.

This morning I was thinking about the home and I realized why the backyard was so disappointing. The designer had put all the effort into the inside of the home and no effort on the outside of the home. So we went from exquisite to average. It was as if the outdoor furniture was an afterthought and unimportant. It was obvious that the homeowners had a lot of style and personality but their reflection was lost once you entered the backyard.

I believe that the home, in its entirety, should reflect the person, couple, or family, and I am sure that you as retailers and designers hold the same philosophy. If we didn’t we wouldn’t be offering furniture for both indoor and outdoor living spaces. So hopefully you will focus this spring and summer time on providing your clients with outdoor furniture that truly speaks to their character. You want to create an atmosphere where people are connected to particular pieces and styles. You want to offer unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. You want to present them with a new outlook on outdoor living and show them that their indoor spaces and backyard can intertwine through creative design.

As a designer, my goal is to create pieces that will appeal to your customers. Here at AdenWorks our hope is to reach your needs when it comes to rustic furniture. We want to consistently provide sturdy, eco-friendly, handmade, indoor and outdoor furniture that you can rely on.

Spring is here and if you have been keeping up with the latest trends, you know that Outdoor Living is getting all of the attention. You will also know that rustic furniture growing in popularity across the US. People are adding rustic furniture to their western barns, western farms, western retreats, rustic lodges, rustic cabins, rustic lake houses, rustic beach houses and rustic homes. Rustic furniture is one of the most popular styles.

As a designer of wholesale furniture, my goal is to consistently provide you with furniture that your clients have been dreaming of. I want to help make your job easier by providing you with designs that are sure to reach your market. If you visit AdenWorks right now, you will see that we are fully focused on the outdoors. All of the images revolve around nature and our monthly specials revolve around outdoor living whether that is garden furniture, poolside furniture, rustic tables, rustic bars and barstools, or benches and swings. We want to be your provider of rustic teak furniture.

People are transforming their first, second and third homes to incorporate rustic. People may add one stunning piece of rustic furniture to stand out in their home, or they may recreate their entire living spaces with rustic furniture. Any way you look at; the attention that rustic furniture is receiving is a great thing for you!

The last two posts I have been talking about spring cleaning and the mindset of your clients. Each of these issues are beneficial because people are on the lookout for a new look to their home. As the designer or retailer you know that it is important to think like your clients would. This is a simple concept, but sometimes we all forget the obvious. Stop for a moment and step into your clients shoes. Look at life from their perspective. What are they looking for? What can they afford? And, what do they need? If you can take time to evaluate these questions you will be more productive.

With spring in the air, everyone is focused on the beauty of the outdoors. With this in mind, take a moment to look around your store. How much of your showroom floor is dedicated to outdoor living? Have you incorporated a lot of greenery and floral arrangements to create a spring atmosphere? Are you offering what your clients are looking for?

Take some time today to think through some of these questions and look through your showroom floor. Make them most of this Spring by staying on top of the latest trends and desires.

Happy Spring and Good Luck!

So, off you go, with a beverage of your choice, to your favorite spot in the great outdoors, perhaps your garden, back porch, pool side or backyard. Flowers surround you with a beautiful scent while bumble bees hum. You prop your feet up, close your eyes and soak in the setting sun.  

So are you relaxed now? At this point I am trying to figure out a way to escape to a peaceful afternoon myself.

Now think of your clients and the potential ones right around the corner. They too are looking for the same type of relaxation. Even better, they are looking for rustic, western, lodge and rustic contemporary furniture to create their personal oasis which you just so happen to sell.

AdenWorks goal is to provide you with furniture that you can move quickly. We hope to always offer you a variety of choices, styles, sizes and designs so that you can consistently offer your clients what they want. This month we are obviously focusing on Outdoor Living Furniture since the weather is perfect right now.

Be sure to visit www.AdenWorks.com to view all of our outdoor living furniture from tables, benches, swings, bars, barstools, and more. All of our pieces, with exception the the Aynsley Collection, are for indoor and outdoor use. So help your clients see the potential in their Outdoor Living Spaces.

I hope this information helps you out as you push Outdoor Living. Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions, suggestions or opinions.