Backyard Bliss by Backyard Getaway

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<p>Backyard bliss
Do you dream of a potting shed or an artistâ€™s studio, a flowing  
waterfall with an outdoor kitchen and a wide open lawn? Lisa Burns,  
owner of Backyard Getaway in Myakka City, scoured businesses 
throughout Tampa Bay to help you create your own oasis. 
Create ambiance with 
candles and burners, 
such as these from 
Scents from the Harts  
in Tarpon Springs  
(scentsfromtheharts.com).  
Try lavender to relax 
or citronella to keep  
the mosquitos at bay. 
Storage space doesnâ€™t need to be an eyesore, thanks to cute 
custom garden sheds by Historic Shed (historicshed.com).  
The sheds can also be converted into artist studios, outdoor bars, 
pavilions or guest cottages. And for those embracing the tiny 
house movement, preferring dwellings under 500 square feet,  
these can be their dream homes!
beyond the basics
Beautiful furniture accentuates even an 
already-perfect backdrop. The pieces shown 
above are available at Being (shopbeing.com) 
in St. Petersburg. 
Transforming your yard can be as simple as 
trimming the trees, weeding your landscape 
and planting a garden. Royal Edger & Mower 
(royaledger.com) in Clearwater is a DIY 
 gardenerâ€™s dream store. 
Entertaining is easier with an outdoor kitchen. 
Visit Grand Kitchen and Bathâ€™s showroom  
in St. Petersburg (grandkitchen.com) for  
outdoor cabinets made from high-density resin 
and PVC and countertops that are UV-resistant. 
How about a flowing waterfall to help you  
relax or a firepit to roast marshmallows  
under the stars? Backyard Getaway  
(backyardgetaway.net) can help you.
Tired of sand tracked in the house all summer? 
Add a deck with an outdoor shower for every-
one to rinse their feet before going inside. Bell 
Contracting and Design (bellcontractingand-
design.com) will custom build what you need. 
Make your space your own with unique pieces 
like these mats created by Nauti Narwhal  
(nautinarwhal.etsy.com). The knot mats are 
handwoven from retired boat & climbing rope.  
Sometimes, all you need is a fresh coat of 
paint. Gulf Coast Painting & Waterproofing in 
St. Petersburg (paintingbygulfcoast.com) offers 
pressure washing and painting services for your 
house and deck and patio sealer.  
You donâ€™t have a backyard? Call your local  
agent and find a new home, says Sally Wilkin-
son of Sail Away Realty (sailawayrealty.net), 
with offices in St. Petersburg and Gulfport. 
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