{"id":15891,"date":"2014-07-31T07:00:52","date_gmt":"2014-07-31T07:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zatista.com\/blog\/?p=15891"},"modified":"2014-07-31T07:00:52","modified_gmt":"2014-07-31T07:00:52","slug":"pseudo-backyard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zatista.co.uk\/blog\/2014\/07\/31\/pseudo-backyard\/","title":{"rendered":"My Pseudo Backyard"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Delaware Wave by Robert LeMar on Zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

If you happen to live in an apartment complex \u2014 and especially if you happen to live in a concrete jungle \u2014 then you are aware of the hardships of backyard deprivation. Though grass may be a pain to mow, shoveling leaves is annoying, picking weeds is tedious, and the snow buildup is unbearable, you are also missing out some on of the great joys of domestic life: gardening, barbecues at home, and not having to drive all the way to the park just to play frisbee or sit on some grass and read.<\/p>\n

However, it is possible to compensate for your lack of personal outdoor space. You can create the illusion of a backyard (from inside your home) by purchasing a backyard \u201cview\u201d. Purchase the \u201cbackyard artwork\u201d of your choice, and suddenly, you have a lush, miniature meadow just outside your living room (or at least, it\u2019ll appear that way until you leave the room!).<\/p>\n

It\u2019s nice to at least pretend you have a backyard as beautiful as the landscapes featured in the Zatista artwork below, especially on these summer days when nothing sounds better than chasing fireflies, roasting smores over the campfire, soaking up the sun, and enjoying the sunset\u2014and all of these activities are one thousand times more enjoyable just outside your own home.<\/p>\n

Without further ado, here are some great \u201cbackyard views\u201d:<\/p>\n

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Tropical Beach by Anthony Dunphy on Zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Well, look at you – nice oceanfront property!<\/p>\n

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Old Lake Turn; oversized realism painting by KBR by Kaley Rhodes on Zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

What a gorgeous lake – not only is it good for beautiful views, but water sports as well.<\/p>\n

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Big Sur 1 by Konnie Kim on Zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Wow, this is intense – a gorgeous meadow, rocky cliff, and ocean views!<\/p>\n

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Late Summer Field, Maxwell Settlement by Allan O'Marra on Zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

It\u2019s hard not to imagine frolicking in the tall grass.<\/p>\n

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Hidden Lake Overlook by Gary Spetz on Zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Interestingly enough, real estate in a location like this would be probably pretty inexpensive, despite the breathtaking views (and it might be located miles from any sort of populated town).<\/p>\n

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Calm Inlet by Claudia Davis on Zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

The perfect balance of grass, pond, and trees.<\/p>\n

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Cayo Costa by Gary Spetz on Zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Ideal Florida real estate\u2014I can almost smell the mangrove trees!<\/p>\n

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Colorado Rocks by Nancy Romanovsky on Zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Everyone who has been to Colorado knows that nothing beats the sunset over the cliffs and mountains.<\/p>\n

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County Donegal by John Pacer on Zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Lastly, your Classic Backyard: every white picket fence homes\u2019 dream. Nothing but lush, green grass and other houses in the distance.<\/p>\n

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