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Diamond Teak's Eco-Elegant Designs

Filed under: Decor, Events, Celebrity Shopping, Green


The VIP tent at the annual Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge in the Hamptons is always quite a scene, but this year attendees noticed the space was particularly plush. That's because Diamond Teak, one of the key sponsors at this year's event, furnished the VIP area with heirloom-quality pieces from its Spirit Song Collection (above). The company was founded by two Harvard grads, Kevin and Christine Yardley, who volunteered with the World Teach Organization in Costa Rica. They conceived of Diamond Teak as a way of bringing an entrepreneurial spirit to protecting the environment and boosting the local economy there. They now have over 12 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) / Smartwood certified plantations, protecting over 1.000 acres of jungle terrain. Diamond Teak is an end result of this process - the finest teak wood furniture from the best wood hand-selected by master crafts people. The company has accrued a broad range of high-profile clients, including Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, and Sarah Jessica Parker. The Spirit Song Collection's elegant curves mimic organic forms in nature, combining golden tropical hardwood with shimmering marine-grade stainless steel.

Gatzby Teak Furniture Set

Filed under: Decor


More and more outdoor spaces are mimicking indoor spaces. Instead of a couple of patio chairs and perhaps a small table there are full suites that take the living room concept outdoors. Teak Warehouse has been distributing teak patio furniture in the United States for the past 20 years. The furniture is made from Indonesian teak and is kiln dried, and machine made using mortise and tennon construction with Sunbrella all-weather cushions. The set shown here is the Gatzby and individual pieces in the set start at $795.

Free Shipping on Smith & Hawken Premium Teak Chaises

Filed under: Decor, Garden, Green

Garden and outdoor company Smith & Hawken is offering, for a limited time, free shipping on its premium teak chaise collection when you order online. That's a savings of 11% of the final price of the item plus an additional savings of $50 per item for the chaises in this collection. This means you can buy an additional piece so the family's not fighting over who gets the teak chaise by the pool. The more you spend, the more you save!

I like the Saranac Chaise. Designed by Frederic Spector, it's fitted with a four-position backrest and three-way under-knee support. Wheels make it easy to move from lawn to poolside, and a pull-out tray holds snacks, beverages or reading material. Ecologically farmed teak will withstand rain, snow and sun. Assembly required; $1,499.

Check out the gallery below for the other Smith & Hawken teak chaises that qualify for the free shipping offer.

Thanks, GP, for this tip.

Andrianna Shamaris Teak and Resin Furniture

Filed under: Decor


June's House and Garden magazine profiles the lifestyle of Andrianna Shamaris, a peripatetic furniture designer who creates innovative and freewheeling designs that she sources from Bali and brings to her stores in New York and Malibu. Her stores feature furniture, gifts, accessories and cotton resort wear. Her beautiful teak and resin peaces are made by crushing solid resin tin pieces, fitting them into the crevices in the wood and then covering it in epoxy. The teak and resin bench shown here sells for $3,600.

Teak Shower Caddy

Shower caddies aren't just for college students who need a way to tote their things back and forth to their dorm rooms, This Teak Shower Caddy is an elegant bathroom accessory that is sure to be useful in the bathroom. Measuring 13"W x 25"H x 5"D, the caddy can hold all of your shower supplies with ease and won't rust, discolor or warp with time. The teak is mildew resistant and is sealed with a natural oil, which enhances the color of the wood. No assembly is required and you don't need any hooks or other special attachments, as the caddy simply loops over the showerhead. Price: $90.

[via cribcandy]

Spirit Song Bench

Filed under: Decor

The Spirit Song Bench has a look that is even more beautiful than its name. Made of teak, it could coordinate with your new barbecue tools, but it is actually made to be eco-friendly (using durable, enviornmentally sound materials) and evoke the rippling of running water. Its unique look won the Design Excellence Award at the International Casual Furniture Show for designers Barbara and Robert Tiffany. There are two versions of the bench available, one straight and one curved. The curved bench is slightly larger and slightly more expensive, but the addition of the curved seat really adds to the flow of the bench in an appealing way. Price: $4,990.

[via Apartment Therapy]

Teak BBQ Tools, Father's Day Gift of the Day

Filed under: Dining

We're down to the wire on our Father's Day gifting, so today's gift idea is something that you might be able to pick up while out shopping. If not, well, be sure to include a nice card and maybe Dad will forgive you for sending his present late. This Teak Grill Tools Set is from Williams-Sonoma. It includes all the basics for grilling, like tongs, a spatula, meat fork and silicone-bristled basting brush, which is heat resistant. Each of the tools is made from a single piece of stainless steel and the extra-long handles are of smooth, shaped teak. The set comes in an attractive tool box. Pair this set ($69) with the matching Teak Barbecue Skewers ($35) and a pair of Teak Salt and Pepper Shakers ($29), and Dad will be grillin' in style all summer long.

 

Providence Outdoor Shower

Filed under: Decor, Water

There is a growing popularity for salt-water pools, as I noticed while watching an episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Some people are interested in them for the beauty or the feel, perhaps even the slight smell of the sea, though the women on that show were interested in protecting their dyed hair color. Regardless of why you have one, you can't sit around covered in salt all day, so an outdoor shower is the perfect way to clean up and refresh yourself after a swim. The Providence Outdoor Shower is elegant, hand-built from sustainably harvested teak that will last for up to 25 years. It is a bit more upscale, in terms of appearance, than the Serpentine Outdoor Shower and makes a great patio accessory, especially if you already have some teak outdoor furniture. Price: $440.

 

Cook-N-Dine Dawson Teak Table

Filed under: Dining

Working over a grill can take you away from guests at a backyard cookout, since heat and smoke are not generally what people want to gather around. Of course, if you have an electric cook-top built into your table, you avoid all the downsides of grilling, while everyone can pitch in and prepare delicious food together. The Cook-N-Dine tables, like this Dawson Teak Table, all have a stainless steel cooktop embedded in their center. During operation, the electric cooking surface on the table can heat up to temperatures of 430F and also sinks down slightly due to a patented process as it cooks the food. The outside of the table, the dining area, is completely unaffected by the cooking process. While Cook-N-Dine makes tables that are all metal, this table is one that is a modified version of a design by Ascot Teak. It comes in two heights, 30 and 40-inches, and is 59-inches in diameter. It can be used indoors as well as outdoors, so you'll be able to make the most of your table year round, not just during the summer grilling season. Prices (on sale) starts at $3922.

Richard Modern Birdhouse

Filed under: Decor, Pets

This modern birdhouse is certainly a cut or two above the plywood, shop-class construction that has been attracting birds to the back corners of thousands of yards across the country for at least the last half century. The Richard Birdhouse is made out of sustainably harvested teak and is finished with a protective oil that will keep it looking pristine in any weather. The floating roof - which is actually attached with metal dowels - is a 1/4-inch thick aluminum plate. Most small birds can fit through the front entrance hole, but tossing a handful or two of seed inside to encourage them certainly couldn't hurt. Price: $195.


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