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Pillows add Splashs of Color on your Patio

Monday, June 8th, 2009

As summer gets into full swing, our activites from dining to socializing or just relaxing move to our patio furnishings. If you want a quick, snappy refresher to your existing furniture, consider throw pillows made of solution dyed fabric. To get you started, I found some at my favorite online stores.

Ballard Designs

It’s easy to give your outdoor area a new look with these custom fringed pillows. First choose your size, then any of 20 outdoor fabrics, and then choose from six different Sunbrella® fringe colors. All outdoor pillows are covered in fade resistant Sunbrella® or acrylic easy care fabric for lasting wear. Specify pillow fabric and fringe color.

West Elm

West Elm

Restoration Hardware

I love the paisley pattern and vivid blue of these pillows. Great in a nautical combo or Country French with yellows.

Poppies from Pottery BarnDahlias too from PB

Smith and Hawken

Oh! found a Suzani at Pier 1

Pier 1

Ventura stripe Crate and Barrel

Ventura stripe Crate and Barrel

All the the online vendors with outdoor furnishings are already discounting merchandise. And summer is just getting started! It’s a great time for a new focal point on your patio.

Savor the Summer on Your Patio-5 Must Haves

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

It’s time to surrender to summer and enjoy your time in the comfort and sun of your outdoor patio or deck. Here are five picks to get you started decorating and enjoying the summer season.

The Pottery Barn Chesapeake Steamer Chaise is total comfort with details to ease your back and legs. Crafted of FSC-certified, sustainably harvested eucalyptus, a dense hardwood that’s ideal for outdoor furniture because it’s rich in moisture-resistant oils.

Pottery Barn Chesapeake Steamer Chaise

This hand hooked rug From Ballard Design in a colorful stripe is made of durable UV treated 100% poly-acrylic pile. Great for busy indoor areas or outdoor living spaces, it’s designed to resist fading and mildew. Clean with any standard upright vacuum and simply adjust the beater bar to its highest level to prevent snagging.

Ballard Design Pompey Indoor/Outdoor Rug

The Belmont Solar Light found at Home Depot has a most inviting design. Incorporated with exclusive super bright technology, the lamp brightens up any yard or pathway for 12 hours when fully charged.

HomeBrite Solar Lights from Home Depot

Lounge in comfort with the beanbag chair from West Elm. It is durable and features a water-resistant poly shell with poly fill. Generously sized.

Beanbag Chair from West Elm

Perfect for evenings outside this lustrous Fire Pit of solid copper bowl is handcrafted in Turkey.
Legs and screen are made of iron with a black powdercoat finish.

Classic Garden Fire Pit from Restoration Hardware

What will you add to your patio this summer? Love your comments, so please share.