Kim Rhode is one of the most decorated shooters in the world, having won four Olympic medals in as many appearances at the Summer Games. If she takes home another piece of hardware next year in London, she'll become the first American to claim a medal in five straight Olympics in an individual sport. In her mind, though, she's anything but special.
Knowing she's qualified for London enables Rhode "to focus on other things as I lead up to the Olympics," she said. Like being consistent as she moves among shooting stations, with most Olympic matches often decided by the narrowest of margins. "It's anybody's day," she said. "Everybody is good. You're talking about the difference of one bird. You either win by one or you lose by one. ... It isn't easy. If it was easy, I would probably be doing a couple other events. But it's not. It's not easy at all."While choosing your patio furniture there are many factors to consider, including budget. Once the amount you would spend on the patio furniture has been fixed, you need to find a way to be consistent with your decorating themes and stay within that budget. Are you going to be entertaining a lot of people? If yes then maybe you look for ways to accommodate your seating needs within the budget you have set. After this comes the style of furniture that you would like and then the colors. Often times a stepping stone approach whereby you purchase as the wallet allows while building your patio furniture collection over time, but with the masterplan always in mind.When you are choosing your patio furniture you must ensure that you take into consideration the space that you need to put it in. Is the place large enough for a chaise lounge or will a rocking chair fit, or is the space small enough for just a bistro set? Is the patio shaded from the sun and protected from the rain? If that is not so then you may need to choose furniture made from materials like teak, balau or aluminum which can withstand the weather conditions. These are some of the factors you need to consider before picking out your patio furniture.For more information about the Martha Stewart homes at KB Home’s Mabel Bridge community, or any other KB Home communities, visit www.kbhome.com or call 1-888-KB-HOMES.About KB Home"Each Olympics makes you grow, and you bring something to the table with experience," said Rhode, who has won 27 international medals. "Maybe you're not quite as nervous. You know a little bit about what to expect, what's going on and how to prepare for that. ... The playing field is becoming very deep. It's good, but it also keeps you sharp."About Martha Stewart Living OmnimediaGuests of the VIP event will be among the first to tour a new model home designed and decorated by Ms. Stewart and her team, prior to opening to the public on Saturday, July 23. They will also enjoy appetizers and refreshments, as well as the opportunity to participate in a cupcake-decorating contest to be judged by Ms. Stewart. To enter to win tickets to the event, prospective buyers can simply visit any KB Home community in Central Florida between now and Thursday, July 14. Winners will be notified by Monday, July 18.
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Author: BRIAN GOMEZ
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