Canada is not the first place people think of as patio friendly, but such people are likely not Canadians, as those in the Great White North will find any possible excuse to enjoy the outdoors regardless of the season.
I have a friend (ok, all my friends actually) for whom there is no ‘Barbecue season;’ His grill is ready to rock all year long, despite being firmly in the middle of his gorgeous patio deck, well away from the main house, he can be seen in a toque and parka with Continue reading
You might not be aware of it, but the patio has been a key supporting player in many famous and beloved movies, and rightly so; few places can evoke a mood and ambiance with quite the same finesse as a stylish patio environment.
One of the most iconic patio scenes of all time stars Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers from 1935’s Top Hat.
Snooping around at the IDS in Toronto, I found a few interesting patio furniture designs that will be available in 2012. While there is a ton of other great stuff to see, it is surprising to see outdoor furniture is on people’s minds even in the middle of Canadian winter…
Respect to two of the big names in Toronto, which are present at the IDS this year. Hauser and ARD show off some nice pieces from their collections. But watch out, bargain hunter, their patio furniture is in a different universe when it comes to pricing. Continue reading
With all the new faces in Canadian federal politics, I started wondering what kind of patio furniture would best represent the powers that be in our fair land; you know that old saying, ‘What a man puts outside for people to see, says more about what he’s got on the inside.’
(Ok, I just made that up, but it might just as well be true, since we believe a bunch of other nonsense, like that clothes make the man, etc. You’re just going to have to trust me on this)
So what kind of patio furniture statement would our Federal Leaders in Ottawa project?
Stephen Harper of course is a breeze; something simple, well made, not too flashy and Continue reading
Early in 2011, Lenzr.com ran a photo contest titled “Best Patio in Canada”. There were lots of exciting entries from all over the country. The photos show patio furniture and Canadians enjoying their outdoor time, weather permitting. Continue reading
The Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce has just published an article on Velago Patio Furniture. The info/suisse magazine highlights the unique business approach and looks at the products of Velago as an environmental choice.
The full article can be found here: http://www.swissbiz.ca/is_current.php
This is a video of one of the many happy customers at Velago Patio Furniture. The video shows a customer in his Toronto backyard, sitting on an all-weather wicker dining chair by Velago. He talks about his shopping experience and the outdoor furniture product that he had purchased in spring.
Fall is when many new books are published. So, now and into winter is a perfect time to get some great books about patio living, life on the deck or balcony, and other hot weather past-times.
Get patio-related books now and you’ll reap the rewards all year long!
Here are a few interesting reads:
Canadians might think that the end of summer means the end of outdoor living, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Patios, decks, balconies, and porches can continue to be great places for outdoor living, including entertaining, well into autumn.
Here are some tips for extending your seasons of outdoor living. Continue reading
I know – who can afford this??
Anyway, I thought it was pretty neat; streamlined architecture, very simple it seems, yet sophisticated. Interesting placement of windows, use of only very few different materials. All appears extremely clean and the floor to ceiling glass patio doors open up the space as it was one. Inside-and-out in perfect harmony.
Except for one little detail….
Urs writes blog content for the Designer Patio Furniture Blog. He lives in Toronto, Canada, and is passionate about ultimate designs in outdoor furniture. He is always on the hunt for information that could be interesting for the reader. He specifically loves to pass on tips in connection with decks, patios, backyards and of course patio furniture.
Jim is a freelance writer with many years of experience working within the Toronto area, most recently as a copywriter in corporate web content, including advertising and promotional copy, flyers and sales letters as well as general web content such as articles, opinion pieces and blogs.
