YOUR PLACE.Byline: Diana McKeon Charkalis Stores may be filled with school supplies, but that doesn't mean summer's over. There's still time to entertain and enjoy outdoor living this month and even through the fall. Here are some essentials and accessories to help you do it in style. The best part? Lots of things are on sale! ROCK STAR: The Pier One Director's Rocking Chair ($49.48) gives the front-porch favorite a Hollywood twist. It has a black wood frame, and the back and seat are made from spun-polyester fabric that's colorfast col·or·fast adj. Having color that will not run or fade with washing or wear: a colorfast fabric. col , water-repellant and fade-resistant. Colors are violet, blue or green. Assembly is required. In stores, or visit www.pier1.com. CUSHY cush·y adj. cush·i·er, cush·i·est Informal Making few demands; comfortable: a cushy job. [Origin unknown. COMFORT: The Primary Pouf from Design Within Reach ($295, some colors on sale for $237.95) works as a stool or a side table. That's because the large cube is made of all-weather, patented foam, offering comfortable seating with a firmness that can support drinks and plates. Available in many colors in stores and at www.dwr.com. MAGIC CARPET magic carpet flew King Solomon and his court wherever he commanded the wind to take it. [Moslem Legend: Brewer Dictionary, 177] See : Magic : The 5-by-7-foot Finesse Scroll To continuously move forward, backward or sideways through the text and images on screen or within a window. Scrolling implies continuous and smooth movement, a line, character or pixel at a time, as if the data were on a paper scroll being rolled behind the screen. See auto scroll. indoor/outdoor area rug area rug n. A rug that covers a limited area of floor space in a room. from Lamps Plus LAMPS PLUS, Inc. is a privately held corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells portable lighting, fixture lighting, home décor items and a variety of other related products. ($149.91) is great for porches, verandas or outdoor dining areas. Made of 100 percent Olefin olefin (ō`ləfĭn) or olefin series: see alkene. olefin or alkene Any unsaturated hydrocarbon containing one or more pairs of carbon atoms linked by a double bond (see , it wipes clean with a damp cloth and warm water. Excellent quality for high-traffic areas with kids or pets. Available in stores, at www.lampsplus.com or call (800) 782-1967. CLASSIC STYLE: The Corinthian Gate Two-Piece Arch Indoor/Outdoor Wall Art from Lamps Plus ($659.91) is designed to replicate an ancient building gate. The two-piece set features a clay finish with vine and leaf detailing. Use several in a garden or seating area, or group on a wall with other architectural elements for a unique design. Available in stores, at www.lampsplus.com or call (800) 782-1967. FLOWER POWER: These Petal Bowls from www.ginny's.com ($39.95 for a set of three) look great on a table, but they're useful, too. The nesting bowls keep salads crisp -- place one bowl inside another and fill the outer bowl with well-salted ice. Visit www.ginnys.com or call 800-693-0809. ON THE ROCKS?: Libbey's Watusi Z Stem Martini glasses add a splash of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color to your bar. Available at major retailers or www.libbey.com as a six-piece set for $19.99. CAPTION(S): 6 photos Photo: (1 -- color) no caption (Pier One's Director's Rocking Chair) (2 -- color) no caption (Primary Pouf) (3 -- color) no caption (Finesse Scroll area rug) (4 -- color) no caption (Petal Bowls) (5 -- color) no caption (Corinthian Gate Two-Piece Arch Indoor/Outdoor Wall Art) (6 -- color) no caption (Z Stem Martini glasses) |
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