These planters would certainly set you back a fair amount, but their substantial sizes and über modern design is surprisingly hard to find among most outdoor décor suppliers.

Made entirely of fiberglass, these planters are not only extremely light weight but will also withstand the elements and resist dents better than any other material on the market. Also, since fiberglass is non-porous, the bowls are completely waterproof, making them a perfect choice for indoor and outdoor applications.

Minimalist Bowl: 30" x 24"H, $1,395.00, Buy it here.
Ideas: Use a minimalist bowl as a bold stand alone accent piece, purchase a pair to frame a dramatic entryway, or use as a recurring element to unify your habitat.

Shallow Bowl: 48" x 14" H, $1,695.00, Buy it here.
Ideas: Fill a shallow bowl with eye-catching succulents or create a self contained water garden by filling with river rock, aquatic plants, and goldfish or koi.

[posted by katie]

Yep, it's that time of year again...catalogs of outdoor furniture is filling the mailbox and thoughts of BBQs on the back porch gets us spending money to make it more hospitable. You can shell out some major bucks on revamping your entire outdoor seating, or, if that's not entirely feasible, maybe just add a few lanterns in bright colors to spice it up a bit.

Turquoise Flower Wire Lantern, $120.00, Buy it here.
Raspberry Linear Wire Lantern, $85.00, Buy it here.
Green Circles Wire Lantern, $129.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Here's a nice habitat for your neighborhood birds. As you know, their habitats are disappearing, and it's nice if you can provide a place for them to nest.

Made from all-natural clay, the Terracotta Bird House (2003) is an attractive, but not ostentatious, home for garden birds. Designers Gavin Christman and Kate Knapp created the Bird House as a response to the disappearing habitats of small North American birds. Its understated spherical design and small entry hole make it impervious to the advances of squirrels and other predators, and it’s sized to offer a safe nesting spot for blue tits, coal tits and marsh tits. The Bird House comes in recyclable packaging and includes a steel wire for hanging and a plastic protector to prevent tree damage.

Free shipping until June 21st!

[posted by kris]

Seeing that Father's Day is next weekend, this might be an excellent option for showing your appreciation.

A Picnic Trunk that raises the bar (or table) when it comes to outdoor dining. With a well-planned interior that keeps everything organized, and an extendable table on which to serve your feast, this Trunk will have you on your way to an adventure in no time. It’s made from durable canvas and comes with a hefty polyester carrying strap for easy transport. The trunk comes with two wine glasses, two melamine plates, cutlery, a corkscrew, two cotton napkins and salt and pepper shakers.

[posted by katie]

Usually we try very hard not to post something until it's actually available, but in this case it can't be helped. I'll try and update the post as soon as it's up on a retailer's site.

"The Baja BBQ Firepack is charcoal packaging that lights instantly and burns away in the grille, making the barbeque experience simple, clean and chemical free. Made from 100% recycled biodegradable paper pulp, the package contains 2 lbs of natural lump charcoal and features an integrated chimney that creates perfect hot coals in 15-20 minutes without the aid of chemicals or lighter fluid. Available at gourmet supermarkets."

eco-friendly instant charcoal packaging designed by Mike and Maaike for Design Annex/ Lazzari

[posted by katie]

These have a higher price tag than what I was expecting, but they are rather large, so it's somewhat forgivable.

Small Planter: H15.5x W16.5 x D10
Large Planter: H24 x W24.2 x D13.5

[posted by katie]

Everyone can afford to provide shelter for the birds at this price.

"It's like prefab modern for birds! Ships to you flat packed in a paper envelope. Follow a few simple steps, you've created a sweet eco shack for your outdoor feathered friends. Made of water repellent cardboard, this foldable birdhouse measures a roomy 10" tall. The hole size will accommodate many different varieties. There's even a happy perch included. Environmentally friendly, your birds will thank you!"

[posted by katie]

While this choice of brick might be an extremely expensive way to pave your garden walkway/patio, they might grab you as worthwhile for nostalgia's sake.

(*I do feel the need to warn you about the rather unaesthetic site: sorry to whoever made it, but it's not very pretty.)

10 € ($15.45)
Shipping outside of the E.U. is: 22,80 € ($35.23)
Shipping in the E.U. is: 13,80 € ($21.32)


[posted by katie]

Check it out: this portable grill simply folds up so it's easy to carry around. Everyone will think you're the coolest when you bring this to a picnic or backyard BBQ.

'Yes, this is one grill that is pretty amazing. A super-slim, portable charcoal grill that lives up to its boast as a “notebook.” And a superstylish one at that! It’s lightweight, too, weighing in at slightly over 8 lbs—seriously!--and the cut-out handles make it a cinch to carry. There’s a 192-square-inch cooking surface on a stainless steel grate, and the stainless steel black surface has a waterproof finish. All in all it comes in at 18”x14”x12.”'

[posted by katie]

I love, love, love this bird house (and its price).

"Classic design lets the form serve our winged pals!"

Black only.

[posted by katie]