Sam Hickey, Author at Creekstone Outdoors

09 Feb

5 Memorable Backyard Party Ideas

With the popularity and convenience of outdoor living spaces, stuffy dinner parties are a thing of the past. The backyard is the perfect setting for a memorable party, both for kids and adults. You can make decor as elaborate or simple as you’d like, depending on how formal the event is. Take advantage of the beautiful weather by throwing a backyard party that’ll leave your guests smiling long after the party is over.

How to Host a Creative Backyard Party

Modern dinner parties don’t require anything elaborate – yummy food, good company, and a comfortable setting. Take your hobbies and interests and use them to help you think up fun, creative party ideas.

1) Viewing Party

With a portable movie projector, you can easily host an outdoor viewing party. Invite friends over to watch a classic movie or awards show right in your backyard. Ensure you have enough seating, snacks, and drinks. Make sure guests have enough lighting to get around, grab snacks or find the restrooms. Eclectic paper lanterns or twinkle lights can light the way.

2) Game Night

Arrange furniture in a cozy semi-circle around an outdoor coffee table, or throw pillows and blankets on the grass for a more casual affair. Provide multiple game options, from cards to charades. Prepare food and drinks ahead of time, to avoid having to constantly interrupt games to cook.

3) Cooking Class

If you have an outdoor kitchen then a cooking class is a fun and creative way to celebrate a special event. Invite a professional chef to guide you through the preparation and cooking of a complete 3-course meal, then relax outside while you eat.

4) Star Gazing

Astronomical events occur throughout the year and provide the perfect opportunity to host a stargazing party. Ask partygoers to bring binoculars, telescopes or star finders. Ensure that you have enough seating and a buffet table with finger foods and desserts. If it’s a chilly evening get the firepit ready and break out some extra blankets.

5) Backyard Tailgating

Tailgating is an essential part of the game day experience. They give fans the chance to eat and socialize before they head into the stadium to watch the game. Backyard tailgating is a great idea if getting to the game isn’t an option. Cue up the game on an outdoor TV or projector screen and enjoy all the classic game day food.

Your Outdoor Entertainment Space

While backyard parties don’t require a lot, an outdoor entertaining space can make them much easier to host. Outdoor kitchens, covered patios, and fireplaces add ambiance and provide the perfect setting to entertain guests. The options for extending your home are endless, adding aesthetic appeal to your outdoor design.

An Evening to Remember

The combination of beautiful natural scenery, a fun theme, thoughtful decor and good food makes for an unforgettable evening. Surrounded by the laughter of friends and family, it’s hard to remember how you ever entertained indoors!

Contact Us to learn more about building an outdoor living space fit for entertaining.

02 Feb

5 Benefits of an Outdoor Kitchen

The kitchen has long been known as the heart of the home. When friends and family gather, it’s usually the center of everything. “Too many cooks in the kitchen” is a phrase that comes to mind, imagining so many people all crowded into one room. Adding an outdoor kitchen to your backyard provides a whole new style of entertaining. No more cramped quarters, or cooking while everyone else socializes.

Advantages of an Outdoor Kitchen

Today’s outdoor kitchens are much more elaborate than past backyard barbeques. No more charcoal grills sitting neglected on your patio. Today’s kitchens are just as functional as your indoor kitchen. Appliances, countertops and running water mean that anything you do inside can now be done outside. Open air roofed structures pair protection from the elements with the relaxed atmosphere of a patio.

1) Value

Adding an outdoor kitchen is essentially extending your home. The addition of living space makes your home more practical and more attractive to buyers. In temperate climates more and more people want to be outside as much as possible. Imagine coming home after a long day. Would you rather bake salmon inside and smell it for hours, or grill outside while the kids play? Adding an outdoor kitchen will increase the value of your home and improve your quality of life.

2) Entertainment

Entertainment is one of the biggest benefits of an outdoor kitchen. The days of stuffy dinner parties are over. Taking entertaining outside creates an entirely new dynamic. Guests can relax and unwind in fresh air while you prepare a wonderful meal. There is plenty of space to mingle, and if someone spills, it hardly matters! Add ambient lighting to carry the party from daytime into the evening.

3) Family Time

Family time is a rare commodity these days. Having meals outside provides a chance for everyone to spend time together. Eating outside evokes a special feeling, as it’s a change from the norm. It’s a good way to encourages outdoor activity and avoid the post-dinner couch slump. Involve the whole family in dinner prep, and then kick the soccer ball around while it cooks.

4) Health and Wellness

Grilling has long been heralded as a healthy way to prepare food, using far less oil than other cooking methods. While you may not be sure what additives go into your food at a restaurant, you can control what goes into your meals at home. Often “healthy” restaurant options have more calories than the equivalent made at home. And an outdoor kitchen does more than encourage healthy eating habits. Just being outside for 15 minutes has been proven to boost your mood and reduce anxiety.

5) Form and Function

An outdoor kitchen is functional in a multitude of ways, but with the right designer, it can also be an aesthetically pleasing addition to your home. Not only will it change the way you entertain, but it provides an impressive presence. With customized designs and unique elements, it can be a beautiful and functional space.

Take it Outside

Take advantage of beautiful Texas weather all year long with an outdoor kitchen and living space. Host birthday parties, graduation open houses and family barbeques without stress. It’s the perfect venue for every event and the best place to end a long day. The benefits are undeniable!

24 Jan

Become a Part of the Creekstone Community!

Creekstone Outdoor Living would like to invite you to join our online community. This is a great opportunity to connect with us on a more personal level. We look forward to offering you interesting and relevant articles, videos, and conversation. Here’s a look at what you can expect:

Bringing You Value with Every Post

We work hard to ensure customer satisfaction, which doesn’t leave a lot of time for anything else! Our blog will provide an opportunity for more in-depth conversation. You’ll find content covering an array of topics to keep you informed. Our articles will fall into one of the following categories:

1) Useful tips, strategies, and information.

Our goal is to provide you with valuable information about outdoor living and related products. As a result, the bulk of our content will fall into this category. We’ll cover a broad range of topics, each with the added benefit of our expertise. Articles in this category will anticipate questions you might have, as well as important things you may wonder about. Our goal is to keep you informed.

2) Industry updates

Occasionally there may be changes, advancements, or industry updates that might affect you. These articles will explain what’s happening and what it means to you. Understanding such changes can help you make decisions relating to your outdoor living needs.

3) Company news

Sometimes we may have company news that would be good for you to know. These posts are intended to keep you in the company loop. Learning more about our growth and progress will ultimately benefit you. This information will also give you an inside look at our company culture and vision for the future.

Join the Conversation

In addition to our articles, we plan to share a wealth of useful information from various sources across several social media platforms. Connect with us on Facebook,Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, Instagram, or YouTube to receive regular updates and stay connected. Join the conversation today!

15 Jan

New Website Launch for Creekstone Outdoor Living!

Creekstone Outdoor Living is excited to announce the launch of our revamped website! Our enhanced website is an integral part of our ongoing work to improve our offerings for you, our highly valued customers

About Creekstone Outdoor Living

We consider ourselves to be “backyard paradise specialists.” We work hard to provide creative and unique solutions for all your outdoor living needs. We understand that outdoor living can be an important extension of your home life. It’s where parties are thrown, kids grow up, and distractions get tossed aside in favor of fun.

Get to Know Our New Website

Take a moment to explore everything Creekstone Outdoor Living has to offer. Get inspired by our digital showroom, browse our portfolio or shop for a new grill for your next cookout.

1) Inspiration

Our inspiration section gives you a feel of what kind of looks we can provide. Whether your style is modern, craftsman, urban or country, we can help you realize your vision. Our goal is to ensure complete satisfaction with your design.

2) Portfolio

We have a strong reputation in Houston and we’ve built that by putting our customers first. Browse some of our work in the portfolio. Gazebos, outdoor kitchens, and stunning outdoor living rooms are just a few of the projects you’ll see.

3) Shop

If you can’t make it to our retail store, you can browse our online catalog anytime! We offer an assortment of grills, fire features, appliances, and heaters. We only the carry the highest quality products and items can easily be added to your quote.

4) Design Center

It starts with an idea. Your idea. And more than that your willingness to take a leap towards a more meaningful home life. It’s not enough just to get your initial thoughts. We have developed a reliable process of design that gets clients involved every step of the way.

Ready to Serve You

Our dedicated and talented designers account for every square inch when laying out your outdoor wish list. We only use the products and materials you’ve chosen and place them with the precision and care. At Creekstone, we believe that investing in your outdoor living space is an investment in your quality of life.
Contact Us to speak with a backyard paradise specialists today!

16 Aug

Custom Outdoor Kitchen and Cabana - Appliances View by Creekstone Outdoor Living in Houston Texas

Outdoor Appliances

Regardless of whether it’s fueled by propane or charcoal, a grill is definitely the all-star in an outdoor kitchen. A deluxe grill has the ability to generate a distinct sense of power and satisfaction in the adept griller. Like all MVPs, however, a grill can only shine the brightest when supported by a great team. Let’s take a look at which outdoor appliances deserve to be featured in your backyard paradise.

Power Burner

When grilling delicious food for a party, you may discover that a guest has specific dietary restrictions. During such an event, a power burner is mandatory. This appliance provides homeowners with a way to cook special meals, such as vegetarian or diabetic, separately. Being able to prepare the main course and specialty meals simultaneously is the ideal way to serve your guests at the same time.

Outdoor Refrigerator

No outdoor living space is complete without an outdoor refrigerator. Homeowners can efficiently store all of their grilling essentials nearby, and a tasty beverage too. A fridge also makes it possible to safely store uncooked food. Which makes it possible for cooks to reduce the need to go indoors and avoid leaving the grill unattended.

Equipping an outdoor living space with a traditional refrigerator instantly improves the functionality of your backyard paradise. Opting to install a two drawer fridge, on the other hand, doubles the available storage space. The extra cool storage area significantly reduces the amount of time needed to cook up a massive meal.

Ice Machine

During any festive cookout, ice cold drinks are vital. They provide guests with a refreshing way to stay cool and hydrated. An ice machine is a reliable way to address this summer essential. After all, it is a virtually endless supply of ice. Without having to rely on the main fridge for ice, homeowners can focus on more important things, like enjoying the cookout.

Power Griddle

Quickly cooking a feast outdoors is easy with the right appliances. With a power griddle, homeowners can create their dream buffet without needing to cook all day. Savvy chefs can simultaneously make pancakes for breakfast and grilled sandwiches for lunch as burgers sizzle away on the grill. Or indulge in a surf and turf meal by cooking delicate seafood on the flat-top mini grill and steak on the big grill. The endless possibilities of this versatile appliance are rather impressive.

Equipping an outdoor living space with a grill is a great way to start building your backyard paradise. Installing complementary appliances, such as a two drawer refrigerator, can significantly enhance your grilling experience. Design your outdoor living space with the cookout essentials you need for delightful summer fun.

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