I always know when it’s time to write about Spring. I have a rogue crocus that blooms below my woodland hydrangea every year. It’s not particularly pretty, just a little thing - but it plays my barometer. It tells me that Spring is nearly here and although Frost is not over, it might be time to think about the patio, the yard and ways to make living more outdoorsy.

Below is a list of nice pieces I found while scouring the internet. More will be added in the following week, but here a start…

Gus* Modern - Fruit Trough. A watertight, stainless steel trough for plants, fruit, candles, or storage.

Price: $90.00
Who: Designed and Manufactured by Gus*.
Where: This item ships to anywhere in the continental US. Shipping is FREE!
Material: Stainless steel.
Specs: 30w x 3.5d x 3h (inches)

Cricket Armchair

Price: $90
Designer: Orlando Fassetta

An icon of Italian cafe dining.
Stackable up to 13 chairs.
A durable outdoor chair made of coated steel.

The stylish Cricket Armchair (1991) may be one of the best design values around. Ruggedly made of steel with a plasticized finish, this caf¿ chair can handle all weather and frequent use. What’s more, the chairs stack by the dozen. With its cosmopolitan good looks, the Cricket brings charm to a restaurant terrace or a home patio. In Italy, it is perhaps the most popular caf¿ chair; in the U.S. it has been used in the Armani cafes. Pair the Cricket chairs with Orlando Fassetta’s Ring Table (2003), which is also constructed of the same steel and thermoplastic coating. Cricket chairs are stackable up to 13. Balancing on only the two back legs is not advisable due to the angle of the legs. Made in Italy.

Sadie Stacking Aluminum Outdoor / Indoor Chair

PRICE: $85.00
DIMENSIONS (in.): W: 22.5″, D: 24″, H: 28.5″, Seat Height: 17″, Seat Width: 17.5″

“Under-Sink” Watering Can Fits Tight Spaces

Price: $12.95 (on sale for $8.95)
This clever watering can has a rotating spout that tucks out of the way when you’ve finished watering your plants, making it easy to fill and easy to stow.

# Soft, comfortable nonslip handle
# Removable rubber rose for gently sprinkling tender seedlings
# A clear spout allows for water level measurements
# Choice of green, orange or blue

Solar Shoji Lanters

Solar Shoji Lanterns (3) Price: $69.00
Hang this Japanese-inspired solar-powered lantern from a trellis or tree and enjoy its moonlike radiance. Yellow LED lights are encased in paper-like, weatherproofed nylon and automatically switch on at night. Includes AAA rechargeable battery and metal hanger. Folds flat for storage. White. Imported.
Available individually or in a set of 3.
9½” diameter

MÅSÖ Easy chair

Price: $69.99
Handwoven; each piece of furniture is unique.
Stackable chair; saves space when not in use.
Plastic feet; protect the furniture if in contact with a moist surface.
Width: 30 3/8 “
Depth: 31 1/2 “
Height: 26 3/8 “
Seat width: 24 3/4 “
Seat depth: 19 1/4 “
Seat height: 13 3/8 “

rex lounge chair

Price: $79.95

Lo faux. Lounge version of our Rex chair gets down in a lower, wider format. Wicked wicker impersonation fools the elements in handwoven plastic piping with polished aluminum. Stacks, too. Indoor/outdoor use. Also available in poppy.

• Handwoven plastic seat and back
• Polished aluminum frame with anodized coating
• Indoor/outdoor use
• Stacks for storage

Price: $79.00
Clean geometry in weather-resistant metal with powder-coated finish. A mod spin on square with tabletop skewed slightly off center. For outdoor use. Simple assembly.
16″sq x 20″h.

notNeutral - Season Metal Lantern

Price: $54.99 FREE SHIPPING!
Light up the night with the Season Metal Lantern! Candles provide illumination through tiny pinholes to create an intimate evening glow for tables, backyards, pathways and beaches. The dramatic Moroccan and Mexican-inspired lantern comes with a removable candle armature that makes candle lighting a snap. It can be set on the ground or hung from a tree, and its finish is perfect for the outdoors.

Symphony Products Flexible Fence

Price: $29.99 - $99.99
• Nurture Some Garden Style with this Tropical-Themed Privacy Fence
• Anchors in the Ground or Stands on a Flat Surface
• Made of Bamboo
• Natural Frame , Durable All-Weather Finish
• No Assembly Required
• 30 Day Warranty

Stainless Steel Gazing Ball

Price: Price: $7.50 (4″ diameter) +
Reflect on your garden’s beauty with a stainless steel gazing ball. Originating in 13th century Venice, gazing balls have been said to bring luck and prosperity to their owners, while warding off misfortune and evil spirits.

Stainless Steel Pinwheel

Price: $13.40

4 Piece Miniature Torches Set

Price: $78.51
Stainless steel. Set of four.
H: 17.7″ (45 cm)
D: 2.2″ (5.5 cm)

4 BERTOIA STYLE DIAMOND WIRE CHAIR MODERN CLASSIC PATIO US $689.99 End Date: Thursday Nov-20-2008 22:50:07 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

MODERN SOFA SECTIONAL WICKER PATIO FURNITURE OUTDOOR 25 US $1,800.00 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 9:52:21 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

White stackable Modern clean line patio Chair(SET OF 2) US $179.99 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 17:32:37 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

BROWN BEIGE SEAGRASS patio 6x8 modern SISAL area RUG US $87.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 7:26:06 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

EAMES ERA MID CENTURY MODERN PATIOS DECKS ROOFS LANAIS US $26.99 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 11:40:00 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

1969 EAMES MID-CENTURY Modern PATIO Deck DESIGN Book US $8.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 20:03:30 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

25 MODERN SOFA SECTIONAL WICKER PATIO FURNITURE OUTDOOR US $1,795.50 End Date: Monday Nov-24-2008 6:04:20 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

BROWN BEIGE SEAGRASS patio 6x8 modern SISAL area RUG US $87.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Nov-24-2008 7:26:03 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

BUILD MID CENTURY MODERN PATIOS DECKS eames era US $22.49 End Date: Tuesday Nov-25-2008 16:14:07 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

BUILD VINTAGE 60s MODERN GARDEN PATIO ROOFS WALLS DIY US $9.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Nov-25-2008 16:34:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

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