My Urban Garden Deco Guide

Yesterday I was reading L.Mittal's warning that the world's stainless steel reserves are below demand and we should forsee a  shortage. This morning I received a kind mail from  www.landartbasics.co.uk introducing me to their furniture:
This stainless steel stool is a sure winner and its value will rocket !

inhabitat.com have spotted this great outdoor 'yurt' like outdoor room. Easy to set up and bring down, it has an exotic flavor for those staying in town this summer:

'Ecoshack set up shop in 2003 as an experimental design lab based in Joshua tree, CA. Since then it has developed into a collective of architects, designers, artists, and others who are passionate for change. Formulated with the freewheeling mantra of “Lighten Up”, Ecoshack’s designs are inspired by “the ad hoc, indigenous and archetypal typologies typically found at the fringes of society and culture.”

Few designs are more tried and true than the traditional Mongolian yurt, which Ecoshack has spruced up with a beautiful wood platform, a sturdy bamboo structure, and a protective weatherMAX cover. Notcot has some great photos showcasing the Yurt’s perfect balance of sunlight and shade, and it provides for efficient ventilation via an air circulating chimney effect. The versatile structure is eminently portable, measures 120 square feet, and takes about a half hour to set up'

Love these 'barely there ' stone lights ...They have an indoor version ( suspended or ceiling) to make a good out/in design plan.

http://www.almalight.com/lamparas_iluminacion_baseeng.html

Brilliant find by Trends now : a great idea best suited for a sheltered - transitional spaces: gravity defying table by John Nouanesing

Tord Boontje explains: "Rainwater is the lifeblood of our garden, you then catch a glimpse of a wild and lush vegetation and enter a landscape which is larger, more airy, throbbing and bright. " www.moroso.it, www.tordboontje.com

I love the designs in the little film and specially the psychadelic egg chair at the end...
Enjoy!

Gardens and outdoor spaces are adopting new roles : relaxing and escaping the city stress, sharing new 'moments' with friends and family are all getting top of people's agenda as the Economy starts diving, as Eco issues dominate travel temptations. Enjoying the day in the city is seen as key.

This outdoor spa is a good way to achieve that : a lovely cedar Spa Tub  developed for the Ritz Carlton five star hotel in Germany. The spa tub has a set of tubs which offer options for both hot and cold water.Made to order you are looking at $19,750.

Born Rich - the blog for the fabulously rich- has spotted a great device :

..' a few of us only can afford Olympic-sized swimming pools for the beneficial lap-swimming. We have a solution here. Swimmill is the aquatic version of the treadmill as it lets you swim without changing your position. The water current produced by Swimmill is the one that moves. Swimmill allows you to adjust the speed of the water current to satisfy all kinds of swimmers, from beginners to the most advanced. It makes the length of your pool infinite and allows you to enjoy swimming for any time or distance you choose in your own home. Moreover, it makes possible to avoid those frequent and annoying turns and allows you to focus entirely on your swimming exercise. The Swimmill Standard System comes for a cool $5,900 and the figure escalates as you go for optional features, but that will compensate for the fact that you never have to turn around at the edge of your pool again. '

Lovely casual chic and friendly : this new design available at Conmoto .  The cylindrical elements create the perfect atmosphere for hours of conversation and relaxing.  The cushions are weather resistant and comes in two sizes. For more information on the Dotsfireplace visit Conmoto.

I do not know about you, but I find the news rather sad and any deco therapy is welcome!

I have been looking at cheerful options for a tiny balcony and my winner is Arne Quinze set !

They come in a variety of materials including leather to play an in/out deco scheme.