My Urban Garden Deco Guide

"Tropicalia' is designed by style icon Patrizia Urquiola and manufactured by Moroso. In simple braided synthetic threads this  garden chair  has a traditional craftsmanship feel yet  the design   plays with the edgy visual language of Op Art 

 [ via Reddot.de]

 Ego Paris has been awarded the prize of Best of  The Best by the prestigious Red Dot design insititution.

This new player is a dream for 'Selectors' seeking for flexibility as well as style:

'This new, cutting-edge French prestige    allows specifiers and end-users to have their furniture project reflect the true diversity of style and imagination.

The range is offered in 14 different frame colours and 14 different Batyline® mesh colours by DuPont®, giving over 200 possibilities of matches. A multitude of table surfaces including Corian®, eco-sustainable teak, ceramic and glass complements the ranges.'

They have a selection of designers working for them on furniture, completly different shade solutions , and certainly more soon as  they have just obtained 1.5 million euros to maximise their development . Bravo et bonne chance!

NewForm's minimal outdoor shower is in stainless steel  and composed of a pair of floor-mounted steel pillars, available in a side-by-side design (shown) and a crossed version . It comes with your choice of a remote floor control, or a concealed mixer. More information on the Minimal stainless outdoor shower is available at Newform. Clever find by bathroom trend spotters Trendir.com .

 41 other pools/spas and outdoor shower designs : here

AM PM La Redoute is the largest catalog and now online retailer in France.

From a functional brand serving those unable to shop in cities ...They are now really a deco brand with a clear sense of Zeitgeist.

Love this set of deck  like furniture. J'adore : understated real life chic.

 Green roofs were in vogue a few centuries ago. The practice has recently resurfaced but  in a limited way as only those able to hire talent could afford it because installation was so tricky.

Now London based http://www.urbanroofgardens.com is making it as easy as a mail order click & tick exercise .

One can order a box that will cover 12 square meters for just under 600 hundred pounds. 

ECO NOTE

This democratisation of a valuable eco tool for urban living has started but would be dramatically accelerated by the sale at outlets like IKEA!

Metal outdoor furniture  was out in force at Maison et Objet.

Emu, the italian brand that is reinventing itself with success, was playing the metal game with a green twist.

ECO NOTE

Of course as always Emu can claim durability as a key green value, but this series goes further encouraging a co-creation with nature.

The IVY line is designed to welcome a growing climber, weaving its way through the loops.

Every year I decide summer is round the corner on Feb 15 th. So today, to kick off my countdown I bought a pair of flip flops...and started thinking about THAT day when you have to show yourself by the pool and you wonder why you did not exercise ...I do not have a pool but if I did I' d love this AQUATIC FITNESS SYSTEM:

Urban terrace design specialist Rephorm have this new outdoor firepit/ bonfire ...

 Stainless steel, Borosilicateglass (Diameter 30cm); works with Bio-Ethanol

Outdoor metal furniture by Fermob is generally bright and cheerful. This season they have upped their game by developing an even more cheerful set with JC de C.

Simple and just what we need now! Seen at Maison et Objet 2009.

Clever find by Trendir.com

'Meet the beanock, an oversized hammock. This contemporary design makes the beanbag take the form of a hammock. No worries, it is large enough to fit one or two persons and a couple of fluffy pillows alongside. It only depends on the size you choose to have it in. Extreme comfort and ease of use make it the perfect accessory to keep indoor or outdoor lounging at the highest level possible. It will conveniently modify itself by following the shape of your body. Also, this beanock is designed to be suspended from all four edges using high quality metal rings. So the oversized hammock, le beanock, provides maximum safety when swinging in it as long as your heart desires'