Hollywood Vintage

Now that Easter has past I have white on the mind... not just white clothing, but also furniture.

I love the look of classic white furniture. Something about the vintage style makes me think of hollywood and movie stars. And not the pop stars of todays time, but more like someone out of a Slim Aarons photo.

The two pictures above are from the garden of Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson. They had the vintage iron garden furniture reupholstered in the soft blue - green fabric - one of my favorite colors!

This dining chair is from the Calcutta II collection from Brown Jordan. They have a great selection of many different outdoor furnishing styles, but it can get quite expensive.

I also love the modern vintage look where less is more.

You can get more for less with the chairs pictured below... we have a source for under $50!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend!

Patio Furniture

All to often we forget about the details of our outdoor elements such as patio furniture. What we don't realize is what an amazing statement it can make when it is thought through.

Outdoor furniture should fit into the landscape setting. This can be achieved by the style of the furniture...

The color...

The material it is made of...

Or all of the above.

This image (courtesy of Verdana) is a great example of how the furniture should blend in with the surrounding. The fluffy cushions add such a conforming touch that draws you right in.

Below are a few images from the Dargan Gardens custom furniture line. These timeless pieces fit right into the landscape. They are also so sturdy and well made that they will last a lifetime.