Life is Better in

There are probably Hundreds of thousands of different kind of shoes, if not more. From inexpensive to outrageous, from stylish to rugged.  We spend our hard earned dollars every year shopping for shoes. It's estimated that in the US we spend almost 30 Billion a year on shoes. There are all types of shoes from dress shoes, casual shoes, athletic shoes , a shoe for every activity. You might even say for some people, shoes are the most important thing in the world. Most people have numerous pairs, some even have entire closets of shoes. But with all these shoes and all the money spent on them there is one type of shoe that can bring the a feel of relaxation, the ambiance of a tropical Island, the sensation of the a beach getaway. Life seems better, less stressful when your wearing this particular shoe. It's also the most inexpensive shoe people own. Many people wish they can spend their Life just wearing these shoes. Of course the shoe I'm talking about is the wonderful Flip Flop.  There is something about putting on a pair of Flip Flops that says, right at this moment Life is good, this is my time to relax.  I might be a thousands miles away from the coast but in my mind I'm on a Beautiful Sandy Beach. So let's get some relaxation and bring the Islands home by splashing some color and fun onto your indoor or outdoor walls with our fabulous metal Flip Flop wall art. Beautifully hand crafted and painted by Caribbean artisans. So get those Flip Flops on and take a breath because Life is Better in Flip Flops and Come see our Terrific Tropical and Beach Decor at www.caribbeanrays.com where Island Living is Easy.

A Walk on the Beach

  I find that a long walk on the beach is the best medicine for easing stress and calming the soul. A sandy Beach on a bright sunny day with a cool gentle breeze and you know you're in Paradise. The sound of the waves breaking along the shoreline the feel of the sand between your toes takes your troubles away. We all need a place where we can release the stress of life. A place that helps relieve the problems of the day, a place that friends and Family can gather or a place just for yourself to getaway. Now we all can't fly down to a beautiful warm Caribbean island. So it's time to
make your own Tropical Island Retreat. Let's turn your backyard, patio, porch, basement or any indoor room into that tropical getaway. Our fantastic metal Starfish and Sand Dollars are beautifully hand crafted from recycled metal drums. They're available in a variety of sizes and vibrant tropical colors. Bringing the islands home is easy with our amazing Tropical Wall Art. You might not be walking a Caribbean Beach but with our fabulous Tropical Wall Art adorning your walls and cool tropical drink in your hand it's the next best thing. Come see colorful metal Starfish and Sand Dollars at www.caribbeanrays.com where "Island Living is Easy".

Tasty Crab Pasta and Beautiful Crab Wall Decor
 

One of my Favorite Foods is Crab Pasta Salad. A Huge Bowl of Crab Pasta in the refrigerator and I'm set for the whole weekend. But my love of tasty Crab Meat goes way beyond Crab Pasta Salad. The thought of a plate full of  Snow Crabs Legs, King Crabs Legs, Stone Crabs, and even Blue Crabs can make my mouth water. What could make this Crab Feast taste even better? The right surroundings, like a beautiful sunset on a warm Tropical Island. A cool Tropical breeze and the sound of Caribbean music ringing through out the night. Now we all can't runaway to a tropical island but we can bring the tropical Island to us. What better to enjoy that big Bowl of Pasta Salad or that big plate of Crab legs then your own Tropical oasis with your walls beautifully adorned in vibrant Colorful Crab Metal Art. Our colorful Metal Crab Wall Art are handcrafted by talented Caribbean Artisans and are available in a variety of Colors and sizes. Come see our amazing Crab wall decor at www.1potteryhouse.com. So lets dive into that delicious bowl of Crab Pasta Salad sit back and relax because your on Island time. 

Recipe
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Toss with crab and vegetables. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Yield: 10 servings.

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  Ingredients
• 4-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta

• 1 package (16 ounces) imitation crab meat, flaked
• 1/3 cup chopped celery
• 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon dill weed
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Maybe Not a Prince

  Funny how things change over time.  Many young little boys have this fixation with frogs. There is

just something about them that draws boys to those hoping creatures and in most cases grosses out little girls. But as we grow older Frogs become this adored creature to many women who have this special fondness for them. Of course I'm talking about Frog decor not the actual live Frogs. Maybe it's from fairy Tale Stories about Frogs or Toads turning into Princes that goes deep into the subconscious that turns Frogs into some adorable decorative accents. While those young little boys as they grow up lose their enthusiasm for Frogs for more menacing creatures. So lets take that love for those adorable creatures to new heights with our wonderfully hand made metal Frog Wall Decor. Beautifully hand painted by talented Caribbean artisans they are available in different styles, sizes and colors. They might not be Princes but I'm sure they will brighten up your indoor or outdoor walls with color and fun. Shop www.1potteryhouse.com where Everyday is Just Another Day in Paradise.

Expand Your Living Space

   Lets bring the inside out and expand your living area. From outdoor dinning sets to sofa seating sets making your outdoor area the gathering place for both friends and family. Whether relaxing in the evening around a Fire Pit or enjoying a tropical drink at your back yard Tiki Bar, having your getaway space is an important part of living.  Having the right accents can help set that mood for any Outdoor Living Space, a visual escape one might say. Just like indoors a picture can add the finishing touches to your room, Like whip cream topping to your Ice Cream sundae. A picture of a French Vineyard over a wine rack can add that additional ambiance needed to bring that room to the French countryside. Our beautiful all-weather outdoor Canvas wall art is 100% water proof with UV protection. Each piece of Canvas Art is stretched onto a poly vinyl bars to prevent warping and is secured with stainless steel staples. So decorate your outdoor wall with our wonderful selection of outdoor Canvas wall art at www.1potteryhouse.com where Everyday is Just Another Day in Paradise.

Let Go Fishing

A Bad day Fishing is better then a Good day at Work as the saying goes. It is estimated that about 33 million people in the U.S fish. It's one of the largest outdoor activity we Americas participate in. A day out on a Lake or out in wide open Saltwater Oceans and Gulf is a time to relax, forget your troubles and enjoy the time with friends and family. One of the best places to fish is the beautiful Caribbean and Florida coast with it's crystal clear waters and warm sunshine that will make any day on the water a great day. So lets cast that line, open that beer, sit back and relax because it's Fishing Time and Life is Good. Whether you are on vacation or are fortunate to live in one of these Tropical Paradises the three Fish that makes any Fishermen happy to have on the end of their line are the Redfish, Tarpon and Snook. Now lets Decorate your office, den, bedroom or covered outdoor walls with our fantastic lightweight resin Redfish, Tarpon and Snook Wall Decor. Available in 19in and 28in sizes. Come see our terrific Resin and Fiberglass Fish mounts at www.caribbeanrays.com where Island Living is Easy.

It's Always Tiki Time

at the Tiki Decor Store

It might be late Summer but it's always the right time to start building your own Tiki Bar. Whether in your basement, spare room, Back yard or outdoor patio a Tiki Bar is a great place to sit back relax  and party with friends. If your fortunate to live in a warmer location in the US then an outdoor Bar is perfect. It doesn't have to be high priced and elaborate, there are many inexpensive designs on You Tube. The main focus is make it your own version of that Island getaway Tiki Bar. Maybe it really doesn't need to be a true Tiki Bar it can be that fantastic colorful Caribbean Island Beach Shack Bar. If you have to put up with the cold winter months up North then a indoor Tiki Bar will help you Survive those freezing days with your Island getaway right in your own Basement (Heated). Once you have your Bar Built then it's time to put your final touches on, that can turn a ordinary Bar into the Fun Party Bar that friends and Family gather to take the stress away of everyday life. Our amazing Tropical Drink Wall Decor is hand crafted by Caribbean artisans from recycled metal drums and are a must accent for any Tiki Bar. You will find a great selection of wall decor to decorate your Bar from Tiki masks, Tiki signs, Tropical drink wall decor, Parrots wall decor and much more at tikidecorstore.com Where "Everyday is Tiki Time".
Shop tikidecorstore.com today. 

Woody Beach Wagon

A time way back Surfing Beach movies like "Beach Party" "Bikini Beach" and "Beach Blanket Bingo" were all the rage. Every teen wanted to grab a Surfboard, put on their swim suits or bikini and head to the sandy shores for a day of Fun in the Sun. Always ending each day with a big Bonfire or Beach party with a group friends when the sun set. The Beach became the place to hangout and have fun, a place to enjoy life. Today the Beach outing may not look like the 50's-60's Beach movies but it still has that feel of Fun and relaxation to the millions of beach goers. A warm Sun, Sand between the Toes and the sound of the waves crashing has a way of taking away the hassles of everyday Life. So lets get started and build that Tropical Beach Getaway right in your backyard, starting with our amazing Metal Woody Beach Wagons. Just like the days of Elvis, Frankie and Annette our Woody Beach wagon wall art will take you back in time. Our Woody Beach Wagon  accents are available in variety Colors and Sizes.
So come shop www.caribbeanrays.com today where "Island Living is Easy"

Me and My Gecko

People love the Caribbean for it's warm sunny days, Beautiful waters, and laid back life style. The need to be outside and enjoy the beautiful summer days. A walk on a beach, dinning at a outdoor Cafe, a cook out in the back yard. These are the things that make the drudgery of everyday life worth while. Not everyone can travel to the Caribbean for a week of fun in the sun, so we think it's important to bring the Caribbean Home by making your home into your own private island resort. Our amazing colorful Geckos are a terrific way to start adding vibrant colors onto your walls. Colors are very important to get that Island vibe, so the more colorful the better. You can choose our Geckos from a large array of colors and sizes. So splash some color onto your patio walls find some comfortable outdoor seating or Dinning table, make that frozen Margarita and enjoy the Islands from Home. Come see out amazing Tropical Decor at www.1potteryhouse.com where Everyday is Just Another Day in Paradise.

Butterfly Dreaming

I'm not sure who are the people that decide what bug is the next cool Home Decor item but you can always count on the beautiful Butterfly being high on that list. Many people make butterfly gardens in their backyard because of their love of these colorful God's creatures. Our amazing hand crafted butterfly wall art is beautifully hand painted in bright Caribbean colors. They make a wonderful bright vibrant statement on any outdoor or indoor wall. If you don't want the hassle of building your own butterfly Garden then we suggest turning your outdoor walls into your own stunning butterfly garden with out wonderful Haitian metal Butterflies. A great way to display our Vibrant Metal Butterflies is by using different sizes and colors to bring out that Butterfly Garden look. You can choose from assorted colors and sizes. Come see out amazing Butterfly wall art at www.1potteryhouse.com where Everyday is Just Another Day in Paradise.

Welcome back to the Pottery House Blog.  We are excited to bring you many great Tropical Decor Ideas for your home. Our goal is to help you make your Home into your own Tropical getaway. We carry a wide range of tropical decor for both indoor and outdoor use. So please keep checking back and we'll keep posting. Have a wonderful tropical day and come see us at www.1potteryhouse.com where Everyday is Just Another Day in Paradise.