If you came to my house right now, you’d see 50′ and 100′ garden hoses strung out all over our front yard and backyard. It drives my husband crazy, but I have no desire to wrangle these unwieldy, slick beasts all the way back to home base when I’m just going to have to pull them out all over again to water the garden the next morning. I’ll admit, though, it looks a little ridiculous to have two giant green mambas strung out in the grass, but I’m not changing my ways. That’s why I was overjoyed when Anna shared with me the chicest garden invention since paisley printed watering cans. I’m talking about Hose Clothes, people.
A sassy leopard print covering for my gangly, green monstrosities? MEOW! We partnered with Dirt Couture (my new favorite online store, btw) to give away one handcrafted and mildew-resistant Leopard garden hose cover. To be entered for a chance to win, simply leave us a comment in the field below before 12/11c Monday, August 29.
This week’s question: What ugly household necessity should Dirt Couture produce covers for next? The boring, black cable TV receiver? Utilitarian washing machines and dryers? How about the metal fuse box?
I'd love too find a way to bring two mail boxes and two or three newspaper boxes together.
Darling idea. One eye sore that could use some covering – exposed plumbing in bathrooms or kitchens. Not only are they unsightly and dust collectors, but they also condensate and drip in the summer.
My husband could tell you that I'm a little "monkish" about wires, hoses and things strung out where they are an eyesore. This hose cover is so unique and different. I can see it scaring some visitors right out of their skins, thinking it is some sort of snake, but I would love to have it. I think a fairly neutral colored fashionable assortment of wire covers for inside the home would be a great idea for Dirt Couture. I have unsightly wires on my countertop, behind the T.V./Cable/DVR, and from lamps/clocks/etc.
I'm not sure what this item is but I have one of those 1' tall (square-ish) pipes with a cap sticking out of my yard; it's a light green color. That could use a nice cover. I've seen the fake rocks you can put over them but I like options
Oh! A petroleum tank cover too!
Love, Love!! How about a cover for the tankless water heater, or propane tank, and for sure the mail box!!
I agree with the window a/c cover, cable box cover and trash covers. I would also add computer monitor and desktop computer covers. Beige or black is very boring! And one for my neighbour's ugly retaining wall.
How great is that hose!!! Functional and a piece of art all at the same time. It makes me smile. Sue
I like the idea of AC covers. We have 3 that need a makeover!
Definately need a fancy cover for the air conditioning unit, but only for the winter time
WOW!!!! Just exactly what I needed….for that cougar and wild girl in me!!! Grrrr!!!!!
What a great idea!
I absolutely LOVE this! The design is my favorite! Another way to make chic a part of everything you do!
Love love love it! The only time "sassy and mildew resistant" can be used in the same sentence and make me want to purchase a product! Genius!
Such a cute idea for the hose. I think I would have to agree with those posting "air conditioner" for the next cover- it really needs help.
What a great idea! Definitely beats that blah green color of my hose.
Rakes, and shovels!
OMG I have to have one of these! Everything in my house is animal print and now I can bring that look outside!
Who was the genius that thought of this?? LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!
oooh something to use my leapord print duct tape on!!
Awesome hose. Way to bring some style to the garden!
I love the air conditioner idea – but what about covers for the pool filter?
This is the cutest idea I have seen in a long time. I love that you can dress up your water hose. Good choice on the print! lOVE THIS
Would love to have a hose that not only waters, but might even scare away some critters that think my garden is their dinner buffet!
I must have one of these!!
This is an amazing idea!!! Women are always trying to personalize every little thing we can because it makes it fun for us! lol I know a few women who would love getting outside and showing this chic hose cover off when watering the lawn
We live in an apt at the moment (saving up to buy our own home), and anyone who's lived in an apt and has those ugly stacked washer/dryer units, knows what i'm talking about when I say that making some sort of "cover" for these to spice them up and personalize them would be amazing!! Can't wait to see what other things they come up with!!!!
Very cute idea! I would love to cover my ac unit outside. An inside I would cover my washer and dryer for sure to make them look great.
Hose-licious! I already have a leopard nozzle…
love, love, love the hose. Seeing this just makes your imagination go wild with all the items outside that will soon need to be covered. I would like to see a pool cover make of some fun fabric.
Now pick me as the winner of this fun item!!!!!
Love the hose–so tired of green!
how about those ugly broom handles…. and while your at it… rake handles and any "tool" with handles… or those exercise machines that are collecting dust,
I would like to see some decorative hose reels. I love the fact that they can be reeled in & out of sight, but hate to look at the bulky tan reel box. But then again, if I had a gorgeous hose cover like this one, I wouldn't have to reel it in! lol
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