Home and Garden Statues and Sculpture Experts

Today is April 25th and that date marks the last day for getting 20% off any of the fantastic animal garden sculptures from Design Toscano. If you haven’t ordered one of the detailed, life-like, animal statues from Design Toscano yet, don’t wait until tomorrow or next week unless you want to pay more.

Bring the wild into your backyard with items like the Catch of the Day Grand Bear Sculpture. Crafted by artist Samuel Lightfoot, this depiction of a bear fishing for its lunch is probably one of the most realistic animals statues you will ever lay eyes on. The life-like fur, posture, and behavior of this statue show that artist Lightfoot has observed and studied bears in the wild. He has truly captured the wild essence of the bear with this work of art and it will be a highlight of any backyard.

You can also bring beauty and personality into the garden with one of the most endearing wildlife statues. The Meerkat Gang Sculpture pay homage to these crafty, furred sprites of the African plains. This realistic sculpture depicts these masked bandits as they are usually seen, watching for predators as they stand on their hind feet.

Get 20% off these and other statues of animals until the end of today, April 25th.

Garden statuary is meant to be seen. That may sound like an obvious fact but some people buy statues for the garden or other items meant to decorate the backyard and end up storing them inside on a permanent basis. This usually happens because they ended up buying cheap, poor quality items that broke or looked so bad that they were better off not putting them on display. Fortunately, people who order sculptures from Design Toscano don't run into this problem because all statues are crafted by true artists who use high quality, long-pasting resins. When that Tiger Sculpture arrives at the door, you will be ready and eager to put it into the backyard so your guests and neighbors can appreciate its beauty.

Such is also the case for Tiny the Elephant Lawn Sculpture and Garden Sprinkler. When you water your lawn with this fantastic sculpture, don't be surprised if the neighborhood kids come by to watch the show. "Tiny" sprays water up and out of its realistic trunk to keep your backyard grass fresh and green. Even if you don't feel like using it to water the lawn, it’s still going to make for an excellent backyard sculpture.

Get 20% off this and other animal statues until tomorrow, April 25th.

The snow has melted, flowers are blooming, and if you haven’t started preparing your garden for the warm days and gentle evenings of summer, it’s time to put out the decor! The hour has arrived for taking your favorite Summer statues back out of storage and buying a few new items for the yard. Some of the most interesting and unique sculptures to adorn a garden are animal garden sculptures. Tigers and pandas go perfect with any Asian-themed garden, a beautiful, detailed bear will add a wild, natural touch to the backyard, and you can even pay homage to the majestic wildlife of the African savannahs with Cheetah and Lion statues.

Best of all, start ordering any animal statues for the garden today from Design Toscano and you will get 20% off the regular price! The sale starts today but it doesn’t last long because it ends on Wednesday, April 25th. With a huge variety of items to choose from, you will find animal sculptures that complement every theme. Go classic with the Lion of Florence, comical with the Gargantuan Gator Statue, or welcome guests with the incredibly cute Puppy Parade Welcome Sign.

These and every animal yard statue are on sale for 20% off the regular price from now until Wednesday, April 25th! 

Before the light bulb was invented, the nights were dark indeed, especially inside the home. Oil lamps, torches, candles, and even gas lamps provided much needed light to some city streets and homes but they could never compare with modern lighting technologies. When used on their own, light bulbs are so bare that they are more like an "anti-decoration". However, hide them with the right type of lamp and light can be shed from beautiful sculptures that bring essence to hallways, rooms, and doorways.

Whether your home or business is decorated with an Egyptian theme or not, Egyptian lamps will provide lighting with exquisite beauty. Blending ancient art and culture with modern day function, lamps like the Queen Nefertiti Sculptural Floor Lamp act as a veritable work of art. Guests and clients will be talking about this beautiful piece for days after their visit while you use it to light your home or place of business.

While the Nefertiti Sculptural Lamp is too big for tables, you can still combine intricate Egyptian art with function in the form of the Egyptian Torch Offering Table Lamp. A true work of art inspired by Egyptian revival works from the 1920s, this beautiful detailed lamp will be treasured for generations.

Find Egyptian tables and all of your Egyptian home decor at Design Toscano.

The sculptures of intricately carved faces known as "Greenmen" are some of the best decor possible for trees in the backyard. Crafted to look like a part of the tree, they add personality to the oaks, maples, and elms in the garden by literally giving them a face. Nevertheless, these sculptures also look great in other places in the home and garden. To add a unique dimension to any decorating theme, try putting them on:

• Walls in the garden: Put one or more of these sculptures up on the walls in the back of your home and garden. By making them more visible, you provide a nice touch of personality to the backyard.
• Inside a workshop: A "workshop" can be a garden shed, greenhouse, or any place where you pot plants, sculpt clay, or create things on a regular basis. These unique types of garden statuary just might act as a source of inspiration.
• As doorknockers: Welcome all to your home with a doorknocker that has serious character. The Vecchio Iron Doorknocker is so big that guests might need two hands to use it. Just make sure that you have a door that is big and strong enough for to employ it!

Add personality to your place with these sculptures, garden fairies, and other decor from Design Toscano.

The Medieval decorating theme is one that impresses every guest and fills your home with fantasy. Gargoyle figurines perch on the walls and vie with dragon tables for the "most intimidating" award. A full suit of armor standing quietly in the hallway exudes power and turns any place into a castle. When you go for the Medieval look, you can never get enough decor or Gothic tables for your home or place of business. However, no matter how many dragons, ancient cabinets, or coat of arms are put on display, the following two items are essential for every personal castle:

• The Chateau St. Roche Sculptural Wall Mirror: A decorative mirror or two or three were essential pieces for every medieval castle. During those pre-industrial times, mirrors weren't exactly a dime a dozen so they were constructed with care and given an artistic flair. The Chateau Saint Roche Sculptural Wall Mirror is crafted in the same, artistic manner to make it just as beautiful to look at as it is to look into.
• The At Battle's End Sculptural Lamp: Lamps are ideal as functional sculptures and this one depicts a tired knight resting and giving thanks after surviving a hard-fought battle.

Find these Medieval essentials and the best in Gothic garden statuary at Design Toscano.

If you happen to be reading this blog post on Thursday, April 19th, count yourself among the lucky for hitting the jackpot of all Design Toscano sales! For just 12 hours on April 19th, 2012, you can get 25% off everything at Design Toscano. Yes, that's right, a full 25% off the regular price of everything from Egyptian decorations to Japanese Garden Statues. If you ever thought of eventually buying one of the beautiful decorative lamps, replica furniture, decor for the backyard, or even decor for Halloween, don't wait to make that order.

If you plan on buying anything from Design Toscano, don't hesitate to place your order for more than 12 hours or you are going to pay 25% more than the price you would pay today! That sizeable discount might also place a huge number of items into your price range. If those fantastic angel statues seemed to cost just a bit too much for your budget on any other day, they just might be affordable if you order them today, April 19th!

Make sure to browse through the online catalog and order all of your decorating needs for the rest of the year to get great savings on the unique, beautiful decor available from Design Toscano. Just don't wait until tomorrow because this 25% off everything sale ends today, April 19th!

Sculptures of animals have been used in gardens and backyards since ancient Babylon. Their popularity as decor endures because they represent the power, virtue, and beauty of nature. In the case of statues of lions, dragons, or other strong, intimidating beasts, they have also been employed as erstwhile guardians. As with gargoyles, it is hoped that such animal sculptures will keep the bad spirits from crossing the threshold and bring good luck to their place of residence. 

While animal statues of yore were obviously sculptures made of still, unmovable stone, modern resin sculpting technologies have added such an incredible degree of detail to the mix that people routinely take a second or even third glance when confronted with pieces like the Buster the Bulldog Sculpture. 

Crafted with incredible realism, this sculpture truly captures the intimidating yet loveable look of the English Bulldog. With ears perked up on its massive head and sitting on its haunches, Buster is always ready to chew on a rubber ball or snap up whatever snack that happens to be thrown his way. He makes an excellent gift for any bulldog fan and looks content in both home and garden.

Find animal garden sculptures and garden statuary for any decorating theme at Design Toscano.

As April comes to an end, the tail end of Spring has also arrived. The warm weather came into town a few weeks ago in many parts of the United States and has just arrived in the northeast and southern Canada. It's safe to say that Winter is officially gone for yet another year and this is always cause for celebration. It's the perfect excuse for throwing a backyard barbecue or wine-tasting party in the garden and is also why Design Toscano is holding a Spring blowout sale! Check the early Summer catalog and watch the website to see what's being sold at discounted prices.

You might find that large Buddha statue you have always wanted for your Asian-themed backyard at the type of price you have been waiting for. Complement it with a light-hearted Ninja Gnome statue or a beautiful Panda sculpture.

You might also find sales on beautiful outdoor garden water fountains such as Hebe, the Goddess of Youth Garden Fountain or a quality, detailed replica of the famous, cheeky Peeing boy of Brussels sculptural fountain.

There are also dozens of other garden decor pieces to choose from. Just remember to keep an eye out for the Spring blowout insert that comes with the early Summer catalog and browse the Design Toscano website for sales!

Not all garden statuary needs to be placed in flowerbeds or near the pool. While it is true that there are animal garden sculptures that add action and fun to those parts of the backyard, the ground isn't the only place where you can put statues. Although the weight of heavy, marble sculptures placed limits on where they could be shown, modern-day resin sculptures are light enough in weight to be placed on walls and can even be hung from the trees.

One such action-packed sculpture is the Hanging Jungle Monkey Statue. Crafted with the same realistic detail that goes into every Design Toscano statue, this Chimpanzee looks as if it might swing right out of the tree. From its long, strong arms to the curious smile on its face, the realism of this mischeivous monkey statue is perfect for entertaining guests at backyard parties or patrons of outdoor restaurants. It also makes for an excellent addition to planted trees in hotel restaurants or lobbies and will keep guests talking about their stay long after they have returned home.

Get the Hanging Jungle Monkey statue for your backyard or business and see it entertain all of your guests and clients.

The imaginary realms where elves battle goblins, dragons ply the skies on massive, bat wings, and wizened wizards cast their spells are more important than most people realize. Fairy tales and other fantasy genre stories help people escape from the daily doldrums of working a nine to five job. They also help people reflect upon morality and positive philosophies that can be related to reality. However, perhaps most of all, they have inspired many an artist to create amazing works of art that bring both the heroes and the villains to life in the form of paintings and garden statuary.

There are dozens of objets d'art exclusive to Design Toscano that turn your backyard into a fairy tale kingdom. Two of the best are:

• The Humpty Dumpty Sculpture: He sat on a wall and had a big fall straight into the hearts and minds of millions of people. The old English rhyme about Humpty Dumpty is unforgettable and provokes all sorts of images and allegories. Putting this classic, detailed statue on one of your garden walls never fails to bring magic right into your backyard.
• Treebeard Ent with Mystical Orb Statue: In the classic fantasy masterpieces written by Tolkien, Treebeard was the leader of the Ents. The "tree shepherds" looked after the forests and were among the oldest and wisest of all living creatures. They kept to themselves and were slow to anger but were unstoppable when provoked into action.

Find these and other magical resin garden statues for your backyard at Design Toscano.

Angels have been a common type of statue for hundreds of years. They were mostly used after the dawn of Christianity and probably reached their height during Middle Ages and Italian Renaissance. Statues of hundreds of saints and angels adorn Gothic structures such as the Notre Dame cathedral and angel sculptures eventually became common decor in Tuscan piazzas and courtyards throughout Europe. During the Victorian era, angel sculptures became hugely popular for both cemeteries and the gardens of the well to do.

Among the multitudes of angel statues that were carved over the centuries, one statue in particular stands out for the fame it achieved. In 1882, the Italian sculptor Giulio Monteverde crafted an angel statue that became a veritable hit. Simply known as the "Monteverde Angel Statue", he sculpted it as a memorial for the Oneto family of Liguria, Italy. However, unlike other sculptures that he had done, this statue became so well known and liked that replicas of it showed up in cemeteries and gardens from Sicily to Scotland. When Giulio passed away in 1917, one was even made for his grave! The popularity of this intriguing, beautiful angel statue continues to this day.

Buy the beautiful Monteverde Angel Statue for your garden along with other sculptures for outside and religious outdoor statues from Design Toscano today.

Dining establishments aren't just locales where people go to eat. Restaurants of all sorts function as places for meeting with friends, colleagues, and future partners. They can be places where people go to experience different types of food and drink. They act as focal points where diners broaden their gastronomic horizons, where couples hope to feel the spark of a new and exciting relationship or renew an existing one. Restaurants are meant to be special and is why every dining establishment needs the right type of decorations. A few of the benefits that resin garden statues bring to every restaurant include:

• Entertainment: Unique decor that makes a statement helps to entertain clients and makes their visit to the restaurant an exciting one.
• Conversation topics: When unique sculptures, furniture, and other decor are brought into play, diners will notice and they will talk about them. It makes for a more interesting evening and will act as automatic marketing for the restaurant when diners talk about their dining experience with peers.
• Atmosphere: Most of all, decorating with timeless Buddha outdoor statues, beautiful Egyptian art, or decor associated with other themes will provide a memorable atmosphere that makes for just as memorable dining experiences.

Make your restaurant the most interesting place to dine with unique decor from Design Toscano.

Today is a great day for ordering animal garden statues and other outdoor sculptures for the backyard. The warm weather means that you and your guests will be spending more time in the garden so you might as well order new decor for the backyard now to ready your place for those Summer parties. Today is also the best time to order statues for the backyard because you will get 20% off the regular price. Yes, April 12th has arrived and that means that you have until midnight to get a 20% discount on all garden statues and sculptures from Design Toscano.

The 20% discount means that this is the best time to place orders for larger items such as the Leap Froggin Playing Boys Bronze Garden Statue or the Young Girl with her Horse Bronze Garden Statue. Both are beautiful solid bronze sculptures destined to be incredible additions to your garden. The quality and timeless nature of these works of art also makes them heirlooms to be cherished by future generations of loved ones. Buy them today and the 20% discount turns into serious savings.

Buy statues and sculptures for the backyard from Design Toscano and get 20% off the regular price until midnight, April 12th!

The classic, exotic beauty of an Asian-themed garden is a sight to behold. Carefully tended gardens have been an important part of east-Asian cultures for more than two thousand years. Trees can be tended for generations in the hope of attaining an exquisite, sculptured appearance. Beautiful wooden or stone bridges cross small streams and Koi ponds. Miniature pagodas, Buddha outdoor statues, and other sculptures are common features of Asian gardens. Dragon sculptures in particular are especially important for adding a touch of authenticity and mysticism.

These mythical winged beasts have played an important role in many east-Asian cultures and are typically viewed as harbingers of good luck. Few dragon sculptures embody this belief better than the Benevolent Asian Dragon Statue. Sculpted by Chinese master artist Gary Chang, this wonderfully ornate dragon has an open, smiling mouth and appears ready to proclaim your good fortune and prosperity.

Another dragon for the garden that is more mystical in character is the Asian Dragon with Power Orb Solid Bronze Garden Sculpture. This serpentine dragon of water and wind demonstrates its magical prowess by clutching a power orb. This beautiful solid bronze sculpture comes in three different sizes and is also piped for use as a fountain.

Get 20% off these and all garden statuary until Thursday, April 12th!

The warm weather turns many a backyard into the most popular "room" in the house. Why dine indoors when you can enjoy creative meals surrounded by the beauty of your garden? Accompany the daily paper or a book with your favorite drink in the lovely outdoors right behind your home. It becomes that much more appealing and fun when decorated with animal garden sculptures or statuary that follows a theme. The right garden decor can also provide a fun, exciting atmosphere for another Spring and Summer essential: the backyard party.

The pleasant temperatures make it all too easy to throw wonderful soirees in your garden. Show guests the Egyptian decorations inside your home but make the backyard the focus of the party. Adorn the garden with unique items from Design Toscano and guests will marvel over your decorations. While admiring your beautiful, detailed lion statues, you can also serve them snacks and drinks with the Black Forest Bear Pedestal Table. The bear's comical expression on this realistic sculpture will make it a hit at all of your garden parties. With outstretched arms holding a table top above its head, it serves your favorite drinks and Summer snacks.

Get 20% off this table sculpture and all garden statues until Thursday, April 12th!

Gardens and backyards deserve more than carefully trimmed hedges, flourishing rose bushes, and a healthy variety of trees. Your personal green space always looks better when there are statues of garden fairies in the flowerbeds, greenmen on the oaks, and animal sculptures in the yard. However, no matter how many statues are in your beautiful backyard, it will always look better with a fountain or two. The sound and sight of bubbling water is just as refreshing to listen to and watch as a glass of ice cold H2O on a hot day in July.  Fountains also make for wonderful sculptures and are the perfect centerpieces for every garden.

The artistic themes of some fountains also add action to the backyard. The "Quenching a Big Thirst Sculptural Fountain" is one of the more popular fountains available from Design Toscano. Saint Bernards are big dogs with an even bigger thirst on hot summer days. It is a good thing that this fountain has a generous basin because the adorable Saint Bernard trying to get a drink is determined to quench its thirst.

The "Guzzling Gulp BlackBear Garden Fountain" is another hit for every backyard. The detail and colors on the tree stump and cute Black Bear are so realistic that backyard birds might never be too afraid to visit this fountain for a drink!

Get 20% off these items and all garden statues until Thursday, April 12th!

Sculptures are created to depict a wide range of emotions and themes. Statues of angels typically show peaceful or sad expressions when they have been crafted for use in cemeteries or other places designated for grieving, healing, and self-reflection. Garden fairies, on the other hand, are fun, mischievous little creatures that represent curious, magical aspects of the natural world (your backyard included). Greenmen are rather stoic but help to bring trees to life with the expressions on their gnarled, woody faces. However, when it comes to action scenes, it can be hard to beat statues of animals.

Even when shown as still, non-moving sculptures, large cats always look ready to pounce. They prowl the undergrowth in search of prey and can bound into swift, deadly action in a matter of seconds. Statues of pandas are just as realistic in showing the comical side of this incredibly cute, bamboo eating animal. Nevertheless, one of the most realistic action scenes for any garden is the Mischievous Bear Cubs Sculpture. The details and expressions of the faces of the two bear cubs are so realistic that at first glance, guests will wonder if you have bears living in the backyard. Perched on a piece of driftwood, the bear cubs in this sculpture are always ready and eager to cause mischief.

Get 20% off animal garden statues and other resin garden statues until Thursday, April 12th!

Every backyard should be a happy place. Gardens are personal sanctuaries from the stresses associated with work, life, and dealing with other people. The peaceful nature of backyards can help you refind yourself in a busy world and can also be a place for personal healing. Although the weeds in a flower bed and feeder raiding squirrels can be true sources of frustration, one should never allow them to cause too much worry. Put out certain garden statuary and you will always be reminded that your garden is a happy, peaceful place.

Animal garden sculptures add a nice, peaceful touch to every backyard because they remind you of the basic beauty showcased by all things wild and free. Although statues of bear cubs playing together is certainly a happy sight, the most joyous sculpture for any backyard theme has to be the Basking in God's Glory Little Girl Statue. With her arms outstretched and face raised to the heavens, this little girl has an expression of pure happiness. Small birds perch on her arms as she smiles with innocent, absolute joy. This wonderful sculpture comes in two sizes and is the happiest addition to every garden.

Get 20% off this and all garden statues until Thursday, April 12th at Design Toscano!

Backyards and gardens act as valuable, personal green space in places where concrete and asphalt have replaced natural habitats. A bit of nature does wonders for the mind and body. Backyard greenery provides a breath of fresh air, a peaceful place to forget about and relieve stress, and a sanctuary for wildlife. Granted, for most people, the wildlife that visit the backyard come in the form of sparrows, pigeons, squirrels, and other common animals. Although people with backyards that abut national forests and large wild areas may see deer or even bears (!) behind the house, more commonly seen animals still count as wildlife and are just as pleasing to have in the backyard.

Although planting trees and bushes that provide shelter for animals are the best means of attracting them to your backyard, some sculptures for outside show that your garden is a sanctuary for wildlife. The statue that perhaps best demonstrates appreciation for animals is the In Nature's Sanctuary St. Francis Garden Sculpture. Flanked by doves, a squirrel, and with a lamb at his feet, the patron saint of all wild creatures has a peaceful, happy expression as he sits on a log in your backyard.

Order this beautiful, detailed statue, other resin garden statues, and animal garden statues from now until April 12th and get 20% off the regular price!