TATTERED TREASURES FOR YOUR GARDEN - Tapa dura

Rusted relics, architectural pieces, weathered containers, charming birdhouses: these "throwaways" can make your garden magical. Go beyond traditional fixtures and furnishings, experiment with flea market finds, and see just how simple it can be to create dramatic and beautiful effects outdoors. Take an expert's advice on finding and salvaging treasures, using old doors and windows as design elements, recycling broken china as mosaic stepping stones, installing aging concrete decorations, building your own twig arbour, and even setting up a little French cafe in the backyard.

Lauren Powell's background in art and design led to her interest in home decorating and her love of collecting. Her home has been featured in Woman's Day and Romantic Homes, and she contributes regularly to other publications and has appeared on numerous television programmes in America. She is also the author of Tattered Treasures (080697737X).