December 05, 2016
It's time again to share holiday cheer with all our loved ones. No matter the holiday you celebrate, we all appreciate the sentiments of peace and good will to all and we want the best for friends and family. Often that means trying to find the perfect gift to celebrate our togetherness and to show our love for each other. Leisure Depot is always happy to help you find great new ways to bring people together to celebrate and entertain in your own backyard......
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April 26, 2016
Outdoor living is essential when you live in the Charleston area. Some of our best times happen on the screened in porch or poolside on a hot summer day. It’s where memories are made......
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March 28, 2016
If I haven't already introduced myself, my name is Howie, and I manage the casual furniture department at Leisure Depot. I have worked in this space for 12 years now. Every July, I attend the National Outdoor Furniture trade show in Chicago and this helps decide what we continue to keep in stock, what to discontinue, but most of all, what new product to bring in......
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March 09, 2016
The time of year is coming to start getting the patio and yard ready for the spring time. I prefer to be ready for the nice weather instead of waiting for it to get nice before I do some outside spring cleaning. Now is the perfect time to clean up the garden beds, clean off the patio and clean the cushions that may have been sitting outside all winter......
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November 19, 2015
Want to celebrate Thanksgiving outside this year? I have wanted to do this since my first holiday season here in South Carolina. We are so blessed to have glorious weather in November and this is the year for us to feast al fresco. I know most outdoor meals tend to be casual affairs at my home, so I am determined not to lose the specialness of our holiday meal just because it is eaten outside.
I have scoured the web, hoping to get some great ideas to make this year’s Feast of Thanks extra special, and this is what I think will make it a Thanksgiving that will start a new family tradition for us......
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November 09, 2015
Sitting around a blazing fire with close friends or family and gazing up at a starry night surrounded by a blanket of darkness is one of those experiences that stir the soul. Considering our species has likely been doing this since the discovery of fire, it must stir something primal inside of us. Thankfully we no longer need to sit on rocks or dirt while we enjoy this environment......Read more
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August 24, 2015
Quality outdoor patio furniture can be a large investment, but it can also offer huge rewards. Comfortable, long lasting furniture will greatly enhance your enjoyment of your outdoor space. And...who knows?... you just might find yourself spending more time in the great outdoors in your own backyard. But, with such a dizzying array of outdoor furnishings available in so many types, what best suits your needs? Lets explore some different options, noting their advantages, drawbacks, and some of the misconceptions about them.
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March 02, 2015
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When decorating a home, you may have heard of the idea of bringing natural accents into the house. This is often referred to as bringing the outside in. Well at Leisure Depot we're especially focused on bringing the inside out! Did you know that in many cases, you will have more square footage available outside your home than inside? That means you can add an amazing amount of utility to that space for much less than it would cost to add more square footage to the inside of your home. Imagine lounging in your outdoor living room, sipping a cool drink, surrounded by lush green grass, under a blue sky and warmed by the sun!.....
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