Tag Archives: outdoor furniture

The Spirit of Summer

By Stephanie Sitton | Published: July 17, 2011
Whimsical. By definition, it means “unusual in a playful or amusing way.” How does this relate to design? Design doesn’t have to be serious; there are no rules. I don’t know about you, but summers take me back to my childhood. God gave us fireflies to illuminate those summer nights, the season when it is natural to be outside in [...]
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Father-Daughter Memories

By Kaitlyn Carpenter | Published: June 17, 2011
As we take this month to celebrate kids at Furnitureland South, we should also remember all our fathers and how much they mean to us. Some of my favorite memories with my dad are of being outside sitting by a fire, relaxing by the pool, and most of all … GRILLING! All these activities may [...]
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Creating a Daydream World in Your Own Backyard

By Furnitureland South | Published: April 15, 2011
Do you ever have one of those afternoons where the hours drift by slowly, and even though there are a million little things that you could be doing, you just cannot make yourself budge to get up and do them? Yeah, we’ve all been there! When summer comes around, vacation plans begin to creep into our minds, and it is [...]
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Inside Out

By Jaime Berg | Published: April 12, 2011
In the past, sitting on outdoor furniture was not the most pleasant experience.  It was scratchy, wet, or both.  But things have come a long way!  The new outdoor fabrics are just as comfortable and luxurious as many indoor fabrics.  In fact, in some cases, we recommend those “outdoor” fabrics for indoor use.   The evolution [...]
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Happy Days are Here…

By Furnitureland South | Published: April 8, 2011
Did you notice that today happens to be the happiest of all days? That’s right. It’s Friday. {collective sigh} And it’s an astonishingly beautiful day here in North Carolina. My fondest desire for this weekend is to spend as much time basking in the warm glow of the sun as possible. Perhaps you could join me [...]
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Trend Alert: Bright Colors and Vibrant Patterns

By Furnitureland South | Published: April 7, 2011
Wondering what’s new in outdoor furniture for summer 2011? Picture this: you’re outside, it’s warm, the sun is shining and you’re in great company. Let color show your excitement for the season! No more boring brown or tan. Try turquoise, blue, yellow, orange or green! These fun colors will complement the brightness of the sun and [...]
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Summer Hues

By Kate Zylstra | Published: April 4, 2011
With spring already here and summer fast approaching, many of you may be dreaming of days lying on the hot sand at the beach – basking in the sweltering sunshine.  I, on the other hand, much prefer the comfort of a shaded back porch overlooking the water.  Just me, lounging with a glass of ice tea [...]
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Take your living room outside!

By Rob Hart | Published: March 23, 2011
I am so pumped about spring being here!  I was in Arizona last week when I realized that I had forgotten what the sun felt like.  While I was there, I loved watching people sitting and talking, enjoying the sunshine–bringing the indoors outside.  It reminded me of Century Furniture’s new line that came out last [...]
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Your outdoor space is never too far away…

By Furnitureland South | Published: January 21, 2011
With a day like Wednesday, it feels like spring is right around the corner. My wife and I have started to talk about what we can do this year with our back yard. With warm weather coming up, it’s hard not to look forward to the coming months. Have you thought about what you need/can [...]
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Camping Right in your Own Back Yard!

By Angela Norris | Published: October 25, 2010
With fall all around us, nothing is more satisfying than the feel of the cool brisk air of autumn and outdoor living. When you want to get away and just shake off the day, your patio is the place to go. Start a fire in your year round fire pit built just for you by Alfresco [...]
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