Italy is one of Europe's most renowned areas for beautiful gardens. The landscaping and design of their gardens has provided inspiration for centuries, and today, their style is internationally recognized. The gardens capture romance, charm, and warmth through play with shapes and color. Italian gardens celebrate nature and [...]
Wineries and country restaurants are often nestled in scenic spots and for your guests, there are few things more relaxing than sitting outside in a shaded outdoor area, enjoying a delicious glass of wine or an al fresco dining experience. In fact, many guests feel the experience can [...]
When you are shading a dining table that doesn’t have an umbrella hole, or when you’d like to shade a large area without the obstruction of a center pole, a cantilever patio umbrella can be a terrific alternative. Cantilever umbrellas are a popular patio choice because of their [...]
In an ideal world, the weather would always be pleasant, without scorching heat or freezing cold. Of course, that isn’t the reality for most areas. Although there are some locations that maintain mostly good weather year-round, strong winds, heavy rain or snow, and freezing temperatures can damage even [...]
To keep you and your guests cool and protected from the hot sun and its UV rays, it’s important to have ample shade. Between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. we receive the maximum energy from the sun. However, the sun’s rays move continuously and when the days are [...]
When you invest in high quality patio umbrellas, it makes sense to do everything you can to help them last as long as possible. Although high-quality residential umbrellas are constructed to weather the elements for years, it is important to extend their useful life and beauty by caring [...]
Commercial umbrellas offer ideal solutions for outdoor dining and relaxation areas, pool and playground shelters, and for many other spaces. They are perfect for most weather conditions and seasons. Whether it is hot, raining, windy, or even snowing, a commercial umbrella can keep you covered from nature’s elements [...]
An outdoor market creates a unique and lively atmosphere where people can come to shop, meet friends and socialize in a relaxed and leisurely manner. In fact, outdoor markets provide a fun a social outing for many people. However, there are crucial items that vendors should provide at [...]
There are many reasons why you may want to customize your outdoor umbrellas, whether for residential or business purposes. Patio umbrellas like many items, can benefit greatly from modification to suit your particular aesthetics and functional needs. Custom designed umbrellas also offer unique opportunities for unity of style [...]
