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So he placed a glass-topped, wrought-iron table and French bistro chairs in the center. "We took things out of her pictures, out of her artwork, and continued the theme on the balcony," says Yedinak. "Use the same design sense that you have success with inside. Don't all of a sudden be afraid to use scale; treat it like a room." In addition to traditional wrought iron, heavy plastic, wicker and wood deck furniture, this year synthetic raf- fia sun umbrellas, cast-iron door- mats and hand-forged wrought-iron benches are hot, according to This Old House magazine. "Iron furniture is timeless," says Brodsky, "probably because you can do so much with it — like paint it or rough it up for a shabby chic feel. "Furniture should not be forgot- ten on the deck," she says. "If it has wooden seats, there have to be plen- tiful cushions, things that make you want to enjoy the outdoors." which "are essential romantic ele- ments" in yard d&or. Lighting is important — whether via smudge pots turned into citronella lamps to keep bugs away (www.theintimategar- dener.com) or in paths of subtle light- ing that snake along a brick walkway. "Lighting is an important accesso- ry," says Scott. "Because I want it to be a cozy, ambient atmosphere, I want no bright security lights, [but rather] lighting that blends with the outdoors and the night to keep that natural feeling." Scott purchased a cast-iron frog that holds votive candles. It blends well Accessories You'd think the outdoors would offer enough interesting detail and vibrant color that you wouldn't have to complement it with artifi- cial design. You'd be wrong. Color, lighting, art and function • Laura Lyman with daughters, Joy and play important roles in the yard. Angel, enjoy their deck every summer day When it comes to color, think beyond flower beds. Consider metal pots, in beaded brass, imported with the natural landscape. "We from India in green, red, "burnt already have enough frogs that keep umber" and copper (www.globalpot- us awake at night." tery.com). "We just purchased six different Fabrics, too, offer enriching color, chimes for the deck," says Laura in the form of screens, flags, canopies, Lyman of Commerce Township, candle lamps and plush cushions. whose multi-leveled deck overlooks Mosaic also brings a splash — either Buell Lake. Lyman went to the newly in the form of a fountain or perhaps opened Cost Plus World Market in as "yard art," a term used by Carol Novi for the chimes. Foster, an owner of the Carol/James Local galleries and boutiques offer Gallery in Royal Oak. trinkets and stakes that make state- "It really gives people a peaceful ments when displayed well in the feeling to be surrounded by things yard. that make you smile," she says. Ariana Gallery in Royal Oak has This season, Foster's gallery is fea- colorful glass and metal mobiles to turing raku sculptures as well as metal hang from tree branches, birdbaths dogs and cats and birdhouses. and funny, funky and serious sculp- McCloud advises enriching color tures. via the contrasts of light and shade,