Summer is just around the corner and we thought we’d take a look at what some of our advertiser’s had this season.  What we found were some innovative and some classic pieces we thought would work for any outdoor living space.
18×28 Outdoor Bench: Natrl Cushion
Sit And Store Comfortably Bench has deep space to store garden [...]

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Ikea sent us their “new for Summer 2009″ catalog today… our picks were all lighting; the 5-stick SOLIG solar cell LED light chain (above), SOLIG solar-operated half globes, battery-operated mushroom shaped SOLIG lighting and the battery powered cylindrical SOLIG lantern (up to 60 hrs with 3x AAA).
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It may be winter here in the Northern hemisphere, but there are a lot of countries elsewhere that are enjoyng their sunny weather. And even in winter we can plan – or dream of – our outdoor retreat.
Kettal have just presented their new Atmosphere collection designed by Marcel Wanders which definitely provokes this sense of [...]

Official Description: Delahey 6-Piece Sectional Set With Natural Cushions – $498!
Create a comfortable seating group outdoors with this six-piece sectional that tucks nicely and neatly into a corner. See other Delahey furniture and accessories to complete your outdoor room. All pieces in the collection are crafted from the same wood and finished with oil. Due [...]

Woohoo — We’ve noticed lots of gorgeous pieces on sale lately.  Here are our favorites, but act fast because these do NOT last very long!
Trio Floor Lamp

Steel base with black finish
61″ H
3-way switch
Lamp uses a 150 watt bulb, not included
UL and CUL listed

10″ Ceiling Lamp

$14.00
Was: $20.88

Saddle Seat Bar Stool 29″, Walnut
$49.93

Tribeca Dining Chairs [...]

Are you a bird-watcher? If so, feast your eyes on these mini modern homes! Now, even your sweet feathered friends can enjoy a modern home!

The PIP PIP birdhouse is available in white, red, green or black and can be directly set into the garden or can be used in conjunction with an optional base on [...]

Thanks to reader Frederika for sending us a link to MDT-tex’s Tulip Umbrella . The base is a bit clunky, but I love the inside-out action and the elegant shape of the umbrella itself.

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NEW SOLAR 32 LED 9′ TAN PATIO UMBRELLA W/ [...]

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 [...]