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Roundup: Outdoor Folding Chairs

CasaSugar — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:00:30 -0700

Summer means that we're often on the go: catching the best sunshine, the best waves, or the nearest picnic in the park. That means that we need on-the-go furniture to keep up with our Summer lifestyles. One of the best pieces of furniture you can invest in for easy seasonal living is an outdoor folding chair. To see my current favorites, read more.

Bali Club Chair or Canvas - $20.00	Tripolina Chair - $430.00
Floor Lounger + Cushion - $69.00	Gandia Blasco - picnic collection - deck chair by gandia blasco - $730.00
Wine Barrel Chair (Set of 2) - $349.00	Steamer Folding Chaise - $275.00
Veneto Adjustable Folding Chair Sunbrella® Cushion - $130.00	Set of Two Brisbane Folding Armchairs - $199.00

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Nice and New: Life Is Beautiful Deck Chair

CasaSugar — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Whether you live in San Francisco, Brooklyn, or points in between, you can pretend you've hopped the pond to summer in Britain with the Life Is Beautiful Deckchair ($151). Just fold up this beauty, tuck it under your arm, and head to the nearest park for some sunning. With a frame made from sustainable merpauh wood that's been treated with teak oil, this fab chair will hold up against an unforeseen thunderstorm, while the canvas, a polyester and cotton mix, will tell everyone how you really feel about life.

Before and After: A Patio Facelift

CasaSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:30:40 -0700

The crafty lady behind the blog Handmade by Alissa is a pretty sweet sister. When her sib Cate moved into a new house with a very unfinished cement blocked patio, she decided to give it a much-needed facelift by sewing some cheerful cushions and pillows. She sewed one long cushion to run along the cement block bench, two arm rests, and a handful of throw pillows. The result is not only pretty but cozy, and just the thing to get her sister entertaining outdoors. Ohhh . . . what you'll do for a free dinner! To see the results, read more.

Adorable, right? I love the bursting pattern and red and teal palette of her fabric. The string lights make a vast difference as well! Read more about it here.
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Found It! Chace Crawford's Lawn Chair

CasaSugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:15:26 -0700

In full Summer vacation mode, Gossip guy Chace Crawford recently did some light reading, drank a fountain soda, and lounged in a sophisticated striped chair in a London park. If you happen to live in L-town and want to do some lounging of your own, a little investigative Flickr-ing suggests that you can do the same in Hyde Park. If you live on the other side of the pond, no worries, I've gone and found those purdy chairs for you. To hear where, read more.

QuelObjet.com sells the Deck Chair ($140) in 13 color combinations of stripes, made from 100-percent cotton in the southwest of France; Basic French sells the Les Toiles du Soleil Chair ($135) in multicolor, green, or orange stripes; and the Company Store sells the Vintage Style Sling Chair ($95) in five color options. The construction of all three is the same. So, choose your favorite color, whip up some fish and chips, and enjoy your Summer in true Brit fashion.
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Crave Worthy: Modern Cove

CasaSugar — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:15:18 -0700

Whether you hang this from a tree in your backyard or integrate it into a beach house living room, the Urban Balance Cove ($998) will add a coveted seating area to your home. I love this piece in part because it strikes the perfect compromise between the needs for childhood fun and adult design. It'll look great in a grown-up design scheme, while still giving your guests a whimsical place to sit. Made from epoxy-coated aluminum frames and all-weather wicker, this serene swing can hold up to 300 pounds It comes with five big pillows in a choice of kiwi, ocean, or mandarin. While I've been dreaming about a hammock lately, this swing would be my first choice if I was looking for something to splurge on.

Midday Muse: An Adirondack Chair Indoors

CasaSugar — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:30:56 -0700

This Christopher Maya-designed interior featured on Desire to Inspire proves that you can keep sitting in your adirondack chair long after the summer ends. The weathered outdoor seat looks perfectly at home in this living room, don't you think?

Home Library: Majestic Metropolitan Living

CasaSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:10 -0800

Just a week after the fold of Metropolitan Home, I've got my hands on another city-centric design volume: Sue Hostetler's new book Majestic Metropolitan Living: Visionary Homes in the Heart of Cities. The shelter and design editor for magazines like Gotham, Hamptons, and LA Confidential, and the host of Plum Homes With Sue Hostetler on Plum TV (which "targets the most active, influential, and educated audience in the world"), Hostetler has tapped her cronies for tours of their unique and luxe urban dwellings.

The American dream of retiring to the pool and tennis courts in your countryside home is squashed by this book, which showcases a range of sprawling, real-life city homes. Each has an original sense of style, a warmth that defies traditional conceptions of "cold urban modernism," spectacular views, and in several cases, an outdoor space complete with a pool or lush garden. Many of the homes were created, not surprisingly, by converting former warehouses or other nonresidential buildings, or combining apartments.

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5 Places to Find a Garden Stool Under $100

CasaSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:41:14 -0700

Garden stools have gotten pretty popular over the last few years, and they don't seem to be losing their cool. Many, though, are absurdly overpriced. I don't want you to fall into that trap because I have also seen plenty of affordable ones. Take for instance this Round Open Work Garden Stool ($375) from Gump's. Yes, it may have an unusual mottled green glaze, but it's not any more stylish than one with a solid glaze - and its design is quite standard. You shouldn't spend any more than $100 on a garden stool, and I have even seen some for $50. I'll help you get started on your hunt.

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Crave Worthy: Harwick Bench

CasaSugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:30:29 -0700

You don't need to paint your house a neon hue or put a middle finger sculpture outside your home to make heads turn. Set a glamorous, cerise bench like the Charleston Gardens Harwick Bench ($1,195) on your front porch, and your neighbors will be drooling with envy. If you'd prefer this elegant Chinoiserie-style seat in a more subtle color, the cast aluminum bench is also available in a powder-coated white or black finish. Whatever you choose, rest assured, this durable piece has a 15-year warranty!

Steal of the Day: CB2 Rex Chair

CasaSugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:00:13 -0700

With the Fourth of July fast approaching, Summer is in full effect. What that often translates to in my world are impromptu outdoor parties. You know when you have a couple friends over for some poolside baking and all of the sudden it looks like a Mardi Gras parade in your backyard? Then, someone gets the grill going, and everyone needs somewhere to sit while they chow down on their burgers and buns. The CB2 Rex Chair (on sale for $49.95) rises to that occasion, as its woven plastic piping and polished aluminum will stand up to the elements, and it can also be stacked for storage when it's just you at home in your bikini. Now only if you had a constant supply of Coronas to serve your unexpected guests . . .