From Julie:
When temperatures rise, awnings are an essential weapon in the cooling arsenal—blocking direct sun and creating zones of shade. The best development we’ve seen in a while is the tensioned shade sail, an almost Christo-like triangle or rectangular of RV-blocking fabric that can be used in a variety of ways. Whittier, CA-based Shade Sales offers an extensive range of sail shades in (even a Gates-like saffron rust) different configurations; prices range from $159.95 for a 12-foot triangle to $394 for an 18-foot square. Off-the-rack shades by Coolaroo are available at Backyard City, Stacks and Stacks
Below: Pottery Barn offers the 10-foot polyester canvas Sail Canopy in green, orange, natural, or multistripe; eucalyptus stake included, $199.
Below: Ikea offers the Dyning Gazebo; 100 percent polyester, approx. 13 feet long;
$29.99.
April 25th, 2008
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From Janet:
Something about the arrival of spring turns my thoughts to galvanized metal containers—perfect for cooling drinks and holding flowers.
Below: Round 16-inch-diameter, Galvanized Steel Tub, $36 at Vintage Tub.
Below: Oval Galvanized Tub with sturdy drop handles from Ace Hardware; available in several sizes, from $15 to $30.
Below L: Galvanized tin Achla Flower Pail, $24 at Vintage Tub. Below R: Galvanized tin Achla Flower Carafe, $24 at Vintage Tub (copper version available for $58).
Below L: From Smith & Hawken, Galvanized Flower Pitcher; $39; below R: Galvanized Flower Container; $35.
Below: Smith & Hawken’s Galvanized Serving Tray; $29.
Below: Galvanized Planters; on sale at West Elm, $6.99 for the small, $9.99 for the larger size.
Below: There is something appealing about the trusty galvanized metal garbage can, which is actually quite hard to find. The Ace Hardware Outlet carries them; $24.99 for the 10-gallon Dover Refuse Can.
April 25th, 2008
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From Sarah:
Berkeley-based architects Fernau Hartman designed this modern rustic space for a house in Bolinas, the Marin County bohemian coastal enclave. When retracted, the garage door dissolves the boundaries between indoor and outdoors, and the daybeds on wheels can function as lounging areas in either locale.
April 25th, 2008
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