Bruce Springsteen once sang: It’s easy for two people to lose each other in this tunnel of love… For me, losing myself in nature is also about finding myself, my true self. Beautiful places, like this one, seem to bring us more closer to nature; the thousand shades of green of an enchanted forest, and the canopy that stretches forever let our imagination run wild as if we were in a dream…
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Summer is always a good reason for celebration. It’s time to hangout outside, enjoy evenings on the porch and have outdoor parties and barbeques. There’s always a catch, though, during the summer time, and by that I refer to those pesky bugs and insects.
The Bug Off instant screen door is a great solution to the insects problem. This revolutionary walk-through, auto-close, hands free screen door allows you to enjoy year round insect protection. It keeps bugs out of your home without hassle, it could be installed without tools or damage to the door frame in about 5-minute; it adjusts to fit doors 78-Inch by 80-Inch in height. It can be transferred from door to door and taken to vacation homes and cabins. There’s no bother at all as your home will be in-sects free.
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The sun is essential for our existence. Regardless, during summer time, we might get just a bit too much from the sun. The Coolaroo Shade Sail is the ultimate solution for any backyard-shade-need that may arise. It provides up to 90% UV block and reduces temperatures underneath up to 32%. The unique fabric resists mold and mildew and is easy to clean. Whether you use it for your deck, pool, patio, spa or your kids’ outdoor play-area, you are sure to enjoy a nice cool spot no matter how hot it gets. This is your sun-set.
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There’s Generation X, Generation Y and from now on there should be a Green Generation. The most urgent thing for our earth right now is think green and be green. The Illuminated Planter, from Rotoluxe, is exactly the approach that should dominate the world of modern design. This extraordinary collection is the ultimate combination of recycling, green thinking, unique design and sustainability.
As this unique collection comes in several colors, you can use the different glow of each color to the benefit of your design. When you sum it up, it’s not only a planter, it’s also a light-glow stool, seat or table as well as an ambient light fixture, both for indoor and outdoor use.
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I have a small herb garden, just outside my kitchen, which I am very proud of. Thyme, Basil and Oregano are just a few of the plants I have successfully managed to grow, and which are now being pruned and added to various pasta recipes and different sauces.
You can imagine my surprise when I first saw Eethuis – a vertical garden containing an actual house with living walls and roof packed with delicious vegetables, fruits, herbs and edible flowers. It is both a house and a garden which attracts visitors to taste, touch, harvest, weed, sow and smell.
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Any nice weather is always a good reason for a tasty barbeque. Urban living is usually done in small apartments, however, this doesn’t mean you need to give up on your BBQ. The Hot-Pot BBQ, from Black+Blum, is the best solution for any small space terrace – It’s a BBQ and herb-garden in one!
It looks like a terracotta pot, but conceals a BBQ grill underneath. Grow your herbs on the top to season the food you cook on the grill. Made from stainless steel with carry box made from unbleached recycled cardboard, it is the ideal BBQ set for city style rooftops and terraces. Things are not always as they seem, this one is no different – under cover.
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If you’re a solar system buff then this new lighting fixture, by Spanish manufacturer Vibia, is exactly what you’re looking for. It’s called Halley – a unique lamp that will shoot over your outdoor dining table like a comet.
Different configurations allow the light to form a complete arc when anchored to the ground on both sides, or a partial arc when anchored to a tabletop clamp or a wall. Oh, and the ambiance it creates is just heavenly.
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Outdoor spaces are always a must, whether you live in an urban apartment or a country home. A place to unwind and relax with a good book or entertain family and friends on special occasions and weekends.
A small and cozy patio or a spacious wooden deck, romantic or modern – the options are limitless. For example, this beautiful backyard, designed by Robert Hursthouse, offers three different types of entertaining areas depending on the weather – a gathering spot around the fire pit, a deck for sunny afternoons and an enclosed gazebo. If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration for your outdoor areas, keep on reading and feast your eyes on these marvelous designs.
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When we think about a lighthouse a few pictures can pop into our minds. Along with those pictures a certain feeling of being safe and secured washes over us. That is the effect given by the Lighthouse Oil Lamp – a stylish lamp that glows like a bonfire in the dark.
This unique lamp is equipped with a newly developed oil burner that really lights up the night. Furthermore, it has a unique filling system that makes it possible to fill the oil from above, so there’s no need to take the lamp apart. With a large flame, your backyard will light up, spreading a comforting glow. This is a light of a safe shore.
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Australian horticulturalist and award-winning landscape designer, Jamie Durie turned his Los-Angeles backyard into a dreamy retreat with a contemporary touch. He created several distinct outdoor rooms for entertaining, dining, sleeping and bathing, surrounding a 12-by-30-foot swimming pool.
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As a kid I loved playing house. Using cardboard boxes, sheets and broomsticks, I would build my own private little house and play in it for hours. Unfortunately these play houses of mine weren’t destined to last for long because at some point my mother would need her broom back or I simply had to take everything down in order to go to bed. I only have great memories of these play houses I built but I have to admit that design and style were not their strong point.
SmartPlayhouse are a line of modern playhouses that are spacious and fun for kids and at the same time are safe and stylish for the parents.
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If you’re looking for an atmosphere creator or a soft light that you can place on the bedside table or on the patio, then the OXO Luau lamp is for you. It’s a portable, cordless LED lantern that stays lit up to 10 hours, is cool to the touch and provides a soothing light.
Luau’s dimming feature allows you to control brightness by simply rotating the lantern’s integrated base. This unique lamp illuminates automatically when lifted from the charging base or during a power outage. When placed on the charging base, it automatically recharges for the next use. Place it anywhere you need to create that special vibe and soothing ambiance, and with no bulbs to change, this item can be enjoyed for many years to come.
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Chair 6 is a good old fashioned indoor/outdoor rocking chair with a modern twist – perfect for lounging on the front porch, enjoying a cool evening breeze and each other’s company. No TV, no internet, no computer – Step out of the rat-race and take a break to appreciate a simple, delightful conversation with your loved ones just like old times.
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Nature is magical. We don’t always pay attention, we take it for granted, and forget to stop and look around. But once we do, we soon discover just how miraculous is nature; the shape, color, and scent of trees and flowers, and the way everything is a tiny part of this overall being – simply amazing. Now, you have the chance to enjoy nature from your backyard with the revolutionary PlantCam timelapse camera.
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