Now that the weather’s getting nice, I seem to be receiving tons of catalogs devoted exclusively to outdoor furniture, and I seem to be recycling mostly all of them. But I’m going to start paying more close attention; there are some great things in these catalogs, if you’re willing to think a bit laterally about the merchandise.
(After all, what kid wouldn’t want a hammock in his room? I know I used to dream about having a hammock in my room as a kid.)
Hammock, Crate & Barrel, $199
On a more practical note, here’s a great idea (and the impetus for this post), courtesy of my new friend Pippa. Mother of a one-year-old, she’s got her share of toys in the front room.
GRAVA planters, Ikea, $15
Outdoor furniture, repurposed for kids
On a recent trip to Ikea, she discovered these large, colorful, GRAVA planters. The best part, besides the price? At 14? high, they’re the perfect size for one-year-olds to reach into, and at 19? diameter, they hold quite a lot of stuff. They’re made of that really nice plastic – sort of matte, reminiscent of the Starck Bubble Club chairs you always see at hotels.
Bubble Chair, DWR, $680
If you’re up for spending nearly $700 for a chair, I’m sure it’d last quite a while. You can even drag it outside when the kids want to go camping in the backyard.
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Originally posted 2011-02-19 12:40:58. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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