Black Leather Love Chaise

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Time For Outdoor Furniture

I know summer is going to be here soon and I want to get the deck outside looking good.

Heather at The Inside Store-y has some tips on cleaning the furniture that you will lie on to get that suntan and sit on to chat or eat that BBQ:


5 piece teak set in Bali design by Faraway Furniture.

Cleaning Methods

It's as simple as soap and water. It's all you need for most outdoor furniture. You may want to ...pick up a power washer.

She covers cleaning

• Acrylic Cushions
• Resin Furniture - Resin furniture is easy to clean. Spray off dirt and grime and let dry. If there are scuff marks, use a gentle abrasive to remove. To remove mildew, follow the instructions above.
• Wicker -You can use a hose or pressure washer.
• Wrought Iron, Steel Frames & Aluminum -Use mild soap and water to clean.
• Fabric
• Umbrellas
• Wooden Furniture

Faraway in About Teak has a lot on its website regarding teak care including this bit of advice:

The only maintenance we recommend for your teak furniture is occasional cleaning. This should be done with a mild soap (such as gentle hand cleaning soap) and warm water to preserve its natural elements.

There are some new ideas in outdoor furniture from The Modesto Bee, for example:

Chat tables are new this year, says Jan Booth of Patioworld in Fresno. These tabletops are higher than coffee tables but lower than dining tables. "It's high enough that you can put a cup there, but it's not like sitting at a dining table," she says.

Mesh on metal or wood pieces: Patio pieces that have mesh-type material over metal or wood frames also are popular.

"You can lay a towel on it or go without a towel, and you can lie on it. You don't stick to (the mesh), and it's very comfortable. You don't lie there and get sweat on your back and tush."

Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Indiana Builders Show 2008

Today me and my wife leave for the 2008 builders show. WOOHOO(!?!?). Dont get me wrong it’s nice to see the builders again and of course all the new furniture they have created. But from the perspective of a city dweller and a non-Amish person Amish country is, to put it kindly, boring. Everything shuts down early, 10 pm is as late as it gets. The movie theater is about a year behind on it’s “new releases". The most hoppin’ place in town is walmart!! LOL! The greatest thing about trying to get around indiana Amish country is the way the roads are laid out. If you’re used to it it’s fine. But those of us that are used to roads being named rather than numbered and having the cardinal directions added it gets confusing!!
To give you an example, you’ll find streets like ## west 200 south or #### east 450 north. To make this even more fun you’ll run into the same road number and address in the next county! Woohoo!! You really have to pay attention down there or you’ll get lost quick. Throw in narrow back roads, semi’s and truck blazing through, wandering livestock, Amish riding their bikes and the occasional Amish buggy & it’s a regular riot driving around down there.
I have to say overall a trip to Amish country is a nice break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life for me and my wife though. Plenty of time to catch up on some sleep & reading.
This year were going to bring back bunches of pictures and a complete review of the B&B were staying in. We were surprised to find that the prices for the B&B are comparable to those of the major hotel chains so we thought we’d give it a try. Should be interesting.

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Get Your Chi Moving

Lalainya?s Weblog caught my eye with Feng Shui for Summer! My first thought was "I didn't know we could use Feng Shui for a season." My second thought, with the cold spring we've been experiencing, "What's summer!"
Dragon devas writes

When a residence or business is blocked by clutter, emotional residue, incompletion, or actual furniture placement, a less than excellent quality of life is experienced.

The blogger Vikki Anderson writes about chi or positive energy that needs to get stirred around. Here are some of Vikki Anderson's summer tips to bring about positive energy:

? Keep a small overnight bag packed for you and your family and place it in your car?s trunk. If an unplanned getaway or you get an overnight invitation for your kids (or an emergency arises), you will have all essentials already in the car and ready to go.

With all the earthquakes in some parts of our country, this is a great idea for any time of year.

? Let the light into your home. Put up sheer curtains or pleated shades that can be opened from the top or bottom so you can maximize the sunlight and immediately feel re-energized.

? Hang beautiful chimes from your deck, trees or house gutters for a melodious sound to relax and calm you. Always have a book on hand that you?ve always wanted to read and didn?t have time. The sound of the chimes will de-stress you and you will be learning from or enjoying a good book at the same time.

We have a wonderful wind-chime on our deck outside our bedroom. Every time Mike hears the soft, gentle chime he gets a smile on his face.

? Have your home and deck power washed. Then you can seal your deck for many hours of fun without damaging it.

Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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