Garden Tables

Independence Day is July's trademark holiday, and unlike other big holidays where we warn against buying in-season items, the 4th of July has proven to be a great time for in-season purchases. The reason you'll see many summer items on sale this holiday is It's time for rattan to shake off its reputation as the just material of choice for garden furniture. Our in-house designer Naoko Kanehira is using it to create striking, modern indoor furniture. What is rattan? It's a type of trailing vine, native to SOUTHBURY — Loretta Stagen will present a program called Cheerful Summer Table Designs at the next meeting of the Southbury Garden Club, 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, in the Kingsley II meeting room at the Southbury Public Library on Poverty Road. But when Mastrangelo—who now works solo under the brand Mmaterial—began getting requests for pieces fit for outdoor use, it was back to the laboratory. A table made of coffee grounds won’t last too long in the garden. After quite a bit of research Use outdoor fabrics and materials in exposed areas. On a covered porch, you can get away with using more delicate furniture and regular indoor cushions. But if your seating area is exposed to the elements, you'll want to invest in fabrics and furniture You may be tempted to kick your patio furniture to the curb when it's sturdy and comfortable, but may be looking a little tired. Leanne Lee, the Diva of DIY, can show you how to spritz and spray new life into those chairs. WATCH: See how she does it in the .

a few splashy pillows or outdoor ottomans or an indoor/outdoor rug. They will dress up even a tiny balcony or patio and create a festive party venue. Set up a cooling station. Stock a small table with fun things to help ward off the sizzling heat. The new garden contains a variety of specially-chosen flowers and plants including lavender and honeysuckle, a water feature, bird tables with solar lighting, a new walkway for wheelchair access and outdoor furniture – all designed to help residents with Accessories can range from water fixtures, like ponds and streams, to outdoor furniture and appliances, fountains to statuary, miniature fairy gardens to antiques. Give it some thought, however. "There's some wonderful stuff out there (to collect “He did the layout and I did the finishing touches. We just wanted it to match the house.” Rathbun’s contemporary teak outdoor furniture came from David Sutherland, the Dallas furniture designer recognized for his elegant craftsmanship and posh .