Okay, just take this chair... put it outside in the sun... give me a good book .... some cold lemonade (or beer) and I am happy happy. Okay, you'll also need to give me $450 for the chair but it sure does look worth it. Made entirely of reclaimed teak in either the natural color or a dark chocolate stain. Lovely.
Garden tools don't have a reputation for being of good design. Unless you look to the V&A garden tool sets that were crafted as a collaboration between the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and William Morris. William Morris was a renowned wallpaper artist from the arts and crafts era. Choose from the trowel and spade set, pruners and an aluminum water bottle too. They can be found in the US at Paper-Source of all places. Makes digging in the dirt a lot more glamorous.
Question of the day.... why are these Lightseed Hanging Candleholders only $9.99!!!!!???? What a wonderful way to add some ambiance to your outdoor party. Hang them from trees or porches to create an instant garden glow. Bring them inside when your done and display them anywhere around the house. They come in pink, blue, brick and green. They are on sale now at Wrapables so I would act quickly....
Get thyself to a pool. And quickly. It's hot but the days are already getting shorter and summer will be gone before you know it. If you plan on having a few cocktails in the pool, you should keep a flotation device nearby... one in Moroccan or camo print perhaps? Designroom Group has you covered at a mere $12!
So I was looking for a hammock to feature today and then I realized that I have never really ever had a good hammock experience. My sister sprained her wrist once and then I fell off and scraped up my face. So, I found this instead! The Urban Balance Curve chair by Outback Chair Co. How cool is this? Seems to be much safer than a hammock (assuming you install it correctly) but quite pricey. Just weigh that against all the medical bills you will avoid.
Ahhhh summertime.... replenish your supply of vitamin D by soaking in the sun. Back in the day, my mom used to bathe in the sun on a reflective beach towel. Might I suggest something a little different... a French striped beechwood deck chair from Quel Objet perhaps? The chair adjusts to four different positions and comes in 13 colored fabric choices (all of which come from the southwest of France). Magnifique!
These are the days when we want to linger outdoors. When the bugs are the ONLY thing that can drive us off our porches and patios. Add a little ambiance to your outdoor soiree with these glass hurricane lamps from NapaStyle. The brackets adjust from 1/2" to 3" to fit most railings. What I LOVE about these is that they look very sturdy and are no where near the fire hazard of those tiki torch things. Always thinking about fire safety....
The New York Botanical Garden has a wonderful online store with fantastic gifts for the gardener in your life. Take for instance these Eco Pots that are made of renewable grain husks. Under normal use they will last up to 5 years and they are resistant to freezing and thawing damage (unlike the very pricey ceramic pots). They come in a beautiful color palette and run about $6.00 for a 5 inch high pot.
Glad Midsommar to all! Today, June 21st marks the Scandinavian holiday of Midsommar (Midsummer). This is the longest day of the year or the day of the midnight sun. Typically, folks decorate their homes and tables with flowers and leafy branches. The festivities culminate with the raising of a maypole and dancing and eating. Typical menus include pickled herring, boiled new potatoes with dill, strawberries and of course the shot of aquavit (my gram always said it was to prepare your stomach for the meal ahead). To Gram and all my fellow friends and family, I raise my Aquavit Glass (available at Glimpse Online) and SKOAL!
Summer is here and there is no excuse for driving your car to the local cafe or bar. Hop on your BIKE! Lucky me inherited a vintage Sears Roebuck canary yellow tandem bike... but for those of you in the market for something with a vintage feel, check out Dutch Bike Co. Their Oma bike, pictured above, is THE bike peddled by women all over Amsterdam. Costs a pretty penny but looks like a million Euros!
