Swinging in style
Baltimore Sun
Talk about swinging in style! This takes the concept of a porch swing to a new level. The Swingasan, priced at $279.95, is available at Pier 1 Imports. The seat is the perfect size for relaxing on warm days. And the loose weave design of the back allows for cool air. It's perfect for curling up with a good book or icy beverage while enjoying the summer breeze. Find the Swingasan for $279.95 each (pillows and cushions excluded) at Pier 1 Imports.
Talk about swinging in style! This takes the concept of a porch swing to a new level. The Swingasan, priced at $279.95, is available at Pier 1 Imports. The seat is the perfect size for relaxing on warm days. And the loose weave design of the back allows for cool air. It's perfect for curling up with a good book or icy beverage while enjoying the summer breeze. Find the Swingasan for $279.95 each (pillows and cushions excluded) at Pier 1 Imports. (Baltimore Sun)
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Inspired comfort
Lian Zhen Li Photo Courtesy of Kohl's
Feel good about the environment while getting comfy with this 'The Good Life' felt pillow, which sells at the online emporium cameonouveau.com. Not only is the pillow eco-friendly - the felt made is from 100 percent post-consumer recycled water bottles - its message is inspirational. How can you beat that? Find 'The Good Life' eco-friendly felt pillow for $72 at www.cameonouveau.com. -John-John Williams
Feel good about the environment while getting comfy with this 'The Good Life' felt pillow, which sells at the online emporium cameonouveau.com. Not only is the pillow eco-friendly - the felt made is from 100 percent post-consumer recycled water bottles - its message is inspirational. How can you beat that? Find 'The Good Life' eco-friendly felt pillow for $72 at www.cameonouveau.com. -John-John Williams (Lian Zhen Li Photo Courtesy of Kohl's)
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Alassis candles
Courtesy Alassis
Mei Xu, the Marylander behind the White House-approved Chesapeake Bay Candle, has unveiled a new collection of candles and diffusers, Alassis. The line, which features hand-blown artisanal candles, ranges in price from $3.95 for tin candles to $29.95 for reed diffusers and glass candles. There are eight scents, including honeysuckle and lily, black currant and rosewood, and amber and vanilla. The company promotes the entire collection as "conceptualized, designed and poured in Maryland." Find Alassis at alassis.com. --John-John Williams IV
Mei Xu, the Marylander behind the White House-approved Chesapeake Bay Candle, has unveiled a new collection of candles and diffusers, Alassis. The line, which features hand-blown artisanal candles, ranges in price from $3.95 for tin candles to $29.95 for reed diffusers and glass candles. There are eight scents, including honeysuckle and lily, black currant and rosewood, and amber and vanilla. The company promotes the entire collection as "conceptualized, designed and poured in Maryland." Find Alassis at alassis.com. --John-John Williams IV (Courtesy Alassis)
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Glacier Glass by Rolf Glass company
Courtesy Rolf Glass Company
These eco-friendly products will up the entertainment ante. These tumblers and highball glasses are part of the Glacier Glass collection by Rolf Glass, based in the glassmaking town of Mount Pleasant, Pa. The products are made of recycled wine bottles and are transformed into frosted, blue-tinted wares using engraving technology. The frosty, glacial look is itself a tonic for a hot summer day. Find the sets of four tumblers or highball glasses from the Glacier Glass collection for $59.99 at Rolfglass.com
These eco-friendly products will up the entertainment ante. These tumblers and highball glasses are part of the Glacier Glass collection by Rolf Glass, based in the glassmaking town of Mount Pleasant, Pa. The products are made of recycled wine bottles and are transformed into frosted, blue-tinted wares using engraving technology. The frosty, glacial look is itself a tonic for a hot summer day. Find the sets of four tumblers or highball glasses from the Glacier Glass collection for $59.99 at Rolfglass.com (Courtesy Rolf Glass Company)
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Golden hammer
Lian Zhen Li, Baltimore Sun
With the release of "The Great Gatsby," one of the most anticipated films of the season, comes a resurgence of opulent retro styles. Capture the glamour with these hammered-copper oval trays, available from Kohl's. Perfect for entertaining or as a decor piece, these trays come in three shapes - square, oval or rectangle - and are a versatile addition to your home. These Old Dutch Decor hammered copper oval trays range in price from $38.99 to $69.99 at kohls.com. -John-John Williams
With the release of "The Great Gatsby," one of the most anticipated films of the season, comes a resurgence of opulent retro styles. Capture the glamour with these hammered-copper oval trays, available from Kohl's. Perfect for entertaining or as a decor piece, these trays come in three shapes - square, oval or rectangle - and are a versatile addition to your home. These Old Dutch Decor hammered copper oval trays range in price from $38.99 to $69.99 at kohls.com. -John-John Williams (Lian Zhen Li, Baltimore Sun)
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