Happy Thanksgiving from Creekstone Outdoors!

Whether you’re new to Creekstone Outdoor Living or you’ve been with us for a while, we want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! It’s time to take time off work, enjoy a great meal, and spend time with your family. What are you thankful for this year? Here’s what the team at Creekstone is celebrating this Thanksgiving!

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Curbside Pickup & Home Delivery

Creekstone Outdoor Living now offers curbside pickup and home delivery. It’s been a great help for customers during the quarantine and staying safe from coronavirus. We’re grateful for innovativeness and the ability to keep things moving forward during hard times.

Our Hardworking Team of Designers

We’ve made great progress on backyard builds and outdoor kitchens this year. We are so thankful to have a team of designers who take pride in their work. From concept to completion, our staff strives to meet the desires of each client throughout the design process. 

Our Dedicated Customers

There’s not a day that goes by that we aren’t thankful for our customers. Between the design consultations and construction process, our team loves getting to spend time with each of our clients. By the time the project is completed, we’re proud to call every client a new member of the Creekstone family. 

Happy Thanksgiving

As the holiday season begins, we hope you can take the time to be with your loved ones and enjoy Thanksgiving. Those of us at Creekstone look forward to helping you make this busy season an enjoyable and safe one!

Creating a Luxurious Ambiance for Your Backyard

With everyone spending much more time than usual at home, plenty of people are viewing their houses with a critical eye. Craft blogs are full of “lockdown ideas” to spruce up the house or finally finish that renovation project as quarantine continues. These ideas certainly keep people busy and improve the house in the process. But why stop with the inside?

Your backyard is just as important as the rest of your house, and if you’re staying home like most people currently are, you’ll be spending more time there than typical. Try adding a few custom touches for a backyard ambiance you’re sure to love! Here are just a few ideas.

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Colorful Plants

In a big city like Houston, we’re surrounded by so many buildings and streets that it can be difficult to get in touch with nature. Why not bring nature to you with some colorful plants native to the Houston area? Flowers, vines, and even herbs or vegetable plants can provide a welcome touch of color and natural beauty in your urban backyard.

Pro Tip: Many people find caring for plants to be mentally and physically therapeutic. Start a small garden in your backyard and reap the benefits!

Mood Lighting

Night or evening gatherings need light to keep the party in full swing. Lights like wall-mounted lanterns or ceiling lights fit the bill, but why not dress things up a bit more? Outdoor string lights or fairy lights add a magical touch to your yard after sunset. Better yet, citronella candles help keep mosquitoes away while adding a soft ambient light to your outdoor living room. Experiment to find your favorite mood lighting configuration.

Backyard Campfires

Do you miss telling ghost stories around the fire on a camping trip? Bring that experience to your backyard with a customized firepit. Choose from simple or elaborate designs to light the night and give you a memorable camping experience without leaving home.

Create a Luxurious Backyard Ambiance

Your backyard should be your ultimate hangout spot, completely customized to your preferences and needs. This is especially true now that you’re spending more time at home than usual. Make sure your stay-at-home period is an enjoyable one!

Join the conversation for more ideas on sprucing up your outdoor living space.

3 Options for Creating a Shaded Backyard Hangout Spot

Houston summers present homeowners with a dilemma. On the one hand, there are ample chances to catch some sun and enjoy clear skies. On the other hand, the famous Houston heat can make spending too long outdoors unbearable. What’s the best solution? Plenty of homeowners are choosing to add shaded outdoor spaces to their backyards, allowing them to enjoy fresh air without getting sunburned. Let’s take a look at a few possible ideas for backyard shade!

Do you miss spending time outdoors before Houston’s infamous summer heat kicked in? Why not try a shaded hangout spot in your backyard? Find a few ideas here! #Creekstone #backyardliving Click To Tweet

A Comfortable Outdoor Living Space

Even during the hottest part of Houston summers, adequate sun protection goes a long way toward providing comfort outside. Why not block the sun with a custom patio cover or pergola? Not only will you have immediate sun protection, but your new shade structure will provide a sheltered area all year round for future gatherings! Check out these common backyard shade ideas:

  1. Patio covers
  2. Pergolas
  3. Arbors

1) Patio Covers

If you already have a patio or are planning to add one soon, your best choice might be a patio cover. These shade structures match your house and can even be attached to the house if you so choose. They provide excellent shade and essentially give you an outdoor living room or dining area with open walls.

Pro Tip: A patio cover is the perfect finishing touch to an outdoor kitchen! Cook and host outdoors whenever you want, rain or shine.

2) Pergolas

Pergolas are large shaded structures similar to a patio cover at first glance. However, their design is rather different. Instead of solid pillars and a shingled roof, pergolas boast a more cagelike appearance, designed to support climbing plants. Pergolas also don’t have solid rooftops like patio covers. While they still block out the worst of the sun without completely leaving you in darkness, pergolas won’t keep you from getting a bit wet during a storm.

3) Arbors

For anyone with a smaller backyard or simply a smaller space to turn into an outdoor room, an arbor may be the way to go. Think of an arbor like a smaller pergola, designed to hold climbing plants and let in some sun while still providing a good amount of shade. Arbors don’t tend to cover a lot of space, so they’re best used for a smaller hangout spot like a reading nook or to cover a garden bench.

Don’t Miss Out on Sunny Days!

Houston’s infamous summer heat may make time in the sun a little uncomfortable, but don’t let the heat chase you indoors all summer! A shaded outdoor space allows you to enjoy fresh air and sunshine without exposing yourself to scorching heat or heavy summer rain. Get in touch with our team to see which style is best for you.

Check out our Facebook page to see what patio covers our other clients chose!

Our Response to the Coronavirus Epidemic

The current outbreak of the coronavirus has left many people uncertain and worried about the future. Many Houston businesses are closing and ceasing most or all of their services.

Creekstone’s response to the pandemic is slightly different. We plan to remain open, but we are taking every necessary precaution to protect both our employees and our valued clients. Here’s how we’re doing both.

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Our Employees

Like many businesses, we’ve moved most of our employees to work from home for the foreseeable future. Only a few essential staff members are staffing our physical location. We’re very careful to keep our store sanitized at all times and are washing our hands frequently to protect ourselves and any visitors.

Curbside Pickup & Delivery

We don’t want to keep our customers waiting for their orders and, to the best of our ability, we’d like to continue helping you have a sense of normalcy with your families during this time. Consequently, we’ve implemented two programs to keep your purchases on time. As of March 28, we’re offering the following services to our clients:

  • Free curbside pickup from our store location, regardless of the size of your order
  • Free same-day delivery for orders over $50 placed before 12 pm and within 10 miles of our store location

We hope that these options allow us to continue providing you with excellent products while also helping you and your loved ones maintain proper social distancing.

Pro Tip: Coronavirus is not believed to be airborne, so spending time outdoors is safe as long as you continue to observe social distancing and proper handwashing.

Stay Safe!

As we wait for updates from the CDC and continue monitoring the ongoing situation, the most important thing to remember is that we can get through this. Practicing social distancing and careful hygiene will do wonders to protect you from getting sick. In the meantime, we hope to help you maintain a sense of hope and normalcy as you wait for this to pass.

Connect with us for further updates on our approach to handling COVID-19.

Creekstone’s Grills & Wheels Event IS BACK!

Did you hear the news? Creekstone Outdoor Living will be hosting Grills & Wheels for another year! Join us at the Harmony Shopping Center in Spring, TX every 2nd Saturday of the month for our favorite car show and grilling event. Be sure to mark your calendar for this FREE event for your family and friends!

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The Grills & Wheels event combines everything you love about car shows and barbecue cookouts. Step back in time by looking at classic car models then head over to the Creekstone tent for a grilling demonstration on our top-rated Big Green Egg Charcoal Grill. Whichever day you can attend, your family will love getting to enjoy all of the cool hot rods and mouth-watering dishes.

Check Out Classic Car Models

Do you have a classic car you’d like to show off? Consider this your personal invitation to enter your car or truck into our car display. It doesn’t matter whether your a novice or professional classic car owner. Our community loves getting to see how you’ve restored or cared for car models of yesteryear.

Win a Big Green Egg Grill

Every person who shows up for a Grills & Wheels event will be entered in a drawing to win a Big Green Egg! The winner will be chosen at the final Grills & Wheels event in August. If you haven’t seen the unique design and build of our kamado-style ceramic smoker, this is a great opportunity to see it in action. Our owner, Sam and his team of grilling experts will be sharing a live demonstration and will be available to answer any questions.

Pro Tip: We highly recommend guests to attend every Saturday event to maximize their chances to win a Big Green Egg Grill!

Mark Your Calendar

Here are the full details for this year’s upcoming Grills & Wheels events:

Location: Harmony Shopping Center (3555 Rayford Road #60, Spring, Texas 77386)

Time: Every 2nd Saturday (March-August) at 9 AM

  • March 14, 2020
  • April 11, 2020
  • May 9, 2020
  • June 13, 2020
  • July 11, 2020
  • August 15, 2020

Join Us This Month!

What do you have planned this weekend? Join Creekstone for an amazing time of food and fellowship! Whether you’ve got the coolest hot rod in Houston or are interested in purchasing an XL Big Green Egg, the Grills & Wheels event is a perfect opportunity to hang out with us!

Connect with us on social media to receive updates about upcoming outdoor living events in your area!

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