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Do You Have a Hammock on Your Porch or Patio?
I love the tropical, relaxed look of the hammock on this porch. The hammock's style and luxurious fabric make it more of a decor statement than your average rope hammock. No matter what the style, though, I'm always happy to take a break on one.
Casa Beta: MIO For Target Organic Cotton Fabric Hammock
Target sent over some items from its new collection of exclusive eco-friendly outdoor living products designed by MIO. You may remember that I tried out the gardening tool set, but now I'm onto the MIO Organic Cotton Fabric Hammock ($59.99) from the collection. It's made from 100 percent cotton, and has an attached storage pouch for the hammock when it's not in use.
Cool Idea: Hammock Hang-Up
A recent New York Times article, "A Spare Stage for the Spectacle of Life," took readers into the Long Island home of artist Karin Waisman and architect Carlos Brillembourg, which is quite narrow yet still full of light and space for the couple and their daughter, Antonia. While I would certainly call the property a Coveted Crib, it's not the house itself that grabbed me.Perusing an interactive photo blueprint for the home, I noticed that the couple had used five hammocks as wall décor in their dining room. The space is notably minimal (white walls and chairs, oak floors and table), so evenly spaced on the wall and picking up the colors of a tray of veggies on the table, the hammocks are quite visually arresting.
Crave Worthy: Kokoon Free Standing Hammock
If you're too lazy to DIY a hammock and have got money to burn, the Kokoon Free Standing Hammock ($10,620) might be right up your alley. The luxe outdoor furnishing will bring Summer Style to your terrace or lawn, and serve as a private escape from whatever ails you this month, especially if you add its optional set of curtains. You might want to have someone check in on you every once in a while: I don't know that I'd ever want to leave it.
Would You Put a Hammock Inside Your Home?
When it comes to Summer style, comfort is key. Would you get comfy by outfitting your home with a hammock?
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Would You Put a Hammock Inside Your Home?
DIY: Homemade Hammock
Yesterday I told you about how I sewed a hammock for my backyard by riffing on instructions from the Getaway issue of ReadyMade magazine. If you want to get the exact instructions from the magazine, head down to your local bookstore and pick up a copy. In fact, I urge you to do so, as there are a ton of other cool Summer projects that will keep you occupied and crafting this month.
Cool Idea: ReadyMade Magazine's DIY Hammock
I picked up the latest issue of ReadyMade over the weekend, and was delighted to find it brimming over with fun, easy projects for Summer living. One project I started nearly immediately was making their hammock project, which was explained in the article "Re-Kindle." Basically, all you need for this project is an old sheet, a sewing machine, and some rope.
Guess What This Hammock's Made From?
The fabric for this hammock is made from a recycled material. Can you guess what it is? (Hint: At one time, this fabric held something thirst quenching.)
Do You Have a Hammock?
You needn't have sand below your feet or be rocking about on a sailing ship to enjoy a springtime siesta on a hammock. The rope mesh makes for a comfy lounging spot that'll give your garden or porch a new function. Hammocks range in price vastly, from about $30 to over $200.
Crave Worthy: Chesapeake Hanging Lounger
Since I'm excited about getting outdoors and into the garden this month, it's pretty understandable that I'm craving this Chesapeake Hanging Lounger ($1129) from Pottery Barn. It combines two of my favorite areas for lounging — a hammock and a bed — into one brilliant piece. This lounger is built for the outdoors, too, with a kiln-dried solid hardwood frame, stainless-steel hooks, and a water-repellent, canvas-covered mattress.
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