We put together a little area on the side of the house with an old mexican rug, painting, ladder, and vases.  The idea for it came when I brought my 'southwestern' style shirt.  I like the butt shots on these, and I'm picky about that.  The carpet is kind of abrasive, so it would leave red patches on my butt.  And the ladder had splinters in the wood and got in my hands!