The Fabric of Your Garden

Spruce up your backyard with fun, decorative furnishings.

Text: Meryl Dillman
April 2008

Singin’ the Blues  Known for their creative use of vibrant colors and enticing patterns, Santa Barbara Designs is going blue this spring with their Double Decker,® Santa Barbara Umbrella,® and Double Wind Vent umbrellas. Custom finishes, optional accessories and bases are also available. sbumbrella.com.

Highly Infatuated  The Miyako outdoor wicker day bed (left) has a durable powder-coated metal frame and weatherproof polymer resin woven wicker and the EMU Yucca outdoor wicker lounge chair (right) comes in a variety of citrusy hues. Both available at www.homeinfatuation.com.

Sitting Sanctuary  Summer Classics’ Antigua collection is 100% outdoor wicker and is made out of loom-woven antique black walnut N-dura resin over hand-applied pecan aluminum. Its curves bend gently across and down the arm and around the leg. Available at Summer Classics at Mansfield Nursery, 15977 Manchester Road, 636-394-6416, summerclassics.com or mansfieldnursery.com.


Stylish Shade  This nine-inch umbrella from Treasure Garden has a twist-tilt mechanism and is supported by an aluminum pole. It also features a crank lift and a removable cloth cover. Available at Forshaw of St. Louis, 825 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 314-993-5570, forshaws.com.
Overhead Protection  This umbrella from Treasure Garden is a nine-inch deluxe pulley lift umbrella. It has a hardwood pole, a rope pulley lift system, as well as a removable cloth cover. Available at Forshaw of St. Louis, 825 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 314-993-5570, forshaws.com.


Luxurious Lounging  This Tommy Bahama Latitude Collection is a synthetic, all-weather wicker group, with a rustproof cast aluminum arm. The cushions are covered with a Sunbella brand-solution dyed acrylic fabric that is fade- and mildew-resistant. This group is made with durable materials designed to combat the outdoor elements. Available at Amini’s Home, Rugs & Game Room, 17377 Chesterfield Airport Rd., 636-537-9200, aminisgalleria.com.

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