Posted on
August 09, 2008 by
dorischua
There are many ways to decorate your patio and garden area if you are planning to spend some efforts to give your garden a new look this summer. I’ve always been a teakwood fan, due to its durability, luxurious finish and lasting look. While I love to sit in the company of my herbs and shrubs, it’s nice to adore the wind chimes on a breezy evening.


Actually, I would very much want a ‘Summer Sizzle’ Hammock this summer. Sunny colors capture summer’s sizzling heat in this airy, open hammock. Woven be hand, its bright beauty livens up the patio, deck or garden. The Maya Artists of the Yucat weave it by hand in the same way they have for centuries. Ample and comfortable, it can hold up to 550 pounds. Because each one is individually handmade, you can expect the size to vary slightly.
Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.
Tags: gardenhammockhandmade hammockmayamaya artistssummer
Category
home and living
Posted on
July 22, 2008 by
dorischua
While the sun is shining bright this summer, there are some things you can’t leave without on your summer vacation… Etsy has the answers again!

How about a handmade birdie Acqua tote by DrikaB?

A pair of 1960s vintage sunglasses by Diane Von Furstenberg.

Keep yourself cool in this robot attack white shirt!
Tags: etsyhandmadesummersummer totesunglassest shirttotevintage sunglasses
Category
accessories, clothing
Posted on
July 03, 2008 by
dorischua
Everybody has various interests, hobbies and passions. Some prefer to relax with a book and others prefer to get out there and play some sports on a summer’s day. With the long weekend coming up, my friends are planning to take a group trip to the beach. Heading to the beach with friends is sure the way to enjoy the weekends this summer.
This summer, alot of my indie designer friends are taking a break from their crafting, painting, sewing and designing. A couple is making plans to head down to The Caribbean for one of the cool all inclusive resorts for a real romantic getaway. With all inclusive vacations, you can eat and drink to your heart’s content without worrying about more bills to sign off. Choose from negril jamaica resorts to Bahamas to Dominican Republic. I can’t wait to hear about their pick and their travel itinerary for this summer vacation.
Happy Independence Day.
Tags: all inclusiveall inclusive vacationsummertravelvacation
Category
travel