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HOW THE PATIO BECAME THE NEW MAN CAVE

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Jim Ramphal

For all our mutual attraction and eternal adulation, men and women still require and seek time alone from one another.  Women, who have tended to form emotionally stable relationships with other women all their lives, and revel in the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Win $500 in Outdoor Patio Furniture Spring Contest

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Urs

Most Memorable Patio Experience Contest Got any funny or exciting patio stories to share? Great wine or food that you enjoyed, a cool party that you and your friends still talk about, a funny encounter or joke somebody told on … Continue reading →

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New Patio Furniture for 2012 at IDS Toronto

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Urs

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 … Continue reading →

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Velago Patio Furniture Customer Testimonial

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Urs

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 … Continue reading →

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6 Great Books for Patio Lovers

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Urs

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 … Continue reading →

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Into the Fall – Using Your Patio in Cooler Weather

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Urs

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 … Continue reading →

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A Patio Furniture Fairytale (3)

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Urs

>> continued from Episode 2 – The Soft Revolution… Episode 3 – Steel Rules the World With the invention of steel, dark clouds came over the earthlings. Steel meant weapons, war and decades of destruction. But steel also brought positive … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Mighty BBQs

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Urs

Gone are the days of peaceful BBQ-ing around a small fire pit or a nice little charcoal grill. Nowadays we strive to achieve the maximum possible level of cooking experience by designing our outdoor space like a fully functional outdoor … Continue reading →

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Summer Patio Experience Photo Contest

Posted on July 3, 2011 by admin

Patio Experience Summer Photo Contest Got any funny or exciting patio photos? A great shot that you took on a vacation? We are looking for the best snap shots revolving around deck and patio. Post a photo with comments and … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Lounges – The New Trend for Restaurant and Cafe Patios

Posted on June 5, 2011 by admin

Since smoking has been banned in the majority of countries around the world, sales in restaurants and cafes have decreased, especially in countries where the weather is less than exemplary. Since then, the owners of these establishments have been trying … Continue reading →

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