Meet Cathie Terry, Avid Gardener And Editor Of Benches2Swings.com
Welcome to Benches2Swings.com! I’m so glad that your enthusiasm for creating an inviting backyard space has led you here. My name is Cathie Terry. My career in IT is demanding, and I also do affiliate marketing work from my home office in southeastern Pennsylvania. As you can probably guess, I really value my leisure time. When I’m not indulging my passion for cooking for friends at my full-time home as well as at my vacation home on the New Jersey shore, one of my favorite treats is to sit in my Adirondack chair with a good book. It’s so simple, yet so rich—over the long winter I find myself dreaming longingly of that special pleasure. Since I so dearly love gardening, too, I make the most of summer and always have my welcome mat out for visitors. Of course, I needed somewhere for them to sit, but it had to be more than just your average table and chairs.
Outdoor seating is functional, sure, but that doesn’t mean it has to be run-of-the-mill. The problem was that “basic and boring” was really all I was finding in the brick and mortar stores: a small selection sold by less-than-expert staff. So I picked up my mouse and hit the Internet, where I found the wide selection I was looking for. Still, something was lacking—something I felt was essential. None of these vendors, as good as their products were, presented any guidelines for helping the consumer choose the right outdoor seating for their needs.
A detailed report designed to guide the buyer through a series of questions would be invaluable, I felt. So I’ve taken what I learned from my experience and put it together here on Benches2Swings.com with the aim of making it easier and more efficient for you to find the most suitable and affordable pieces for your outdoor space. After all, it shouldn’t be a trial-and-error process. Only the highest-quality manufacturers are represented throughout this site, and their service, pricing, and policies couldn’t be better. I’ve purchased many pieces—from benches to swings—over the years and I couldn’t be more pleased with the craftmanship and looks of each item.
After the rather winding route I took through the world of backyard seating, I’m so happy to be able to share such complete information with you. I’m confident you’ll find all that you need, but please let me know if there’s anything else I can help you with.
Enjoy!
