Archive for March, 2010

Relaxing on the Porch

Author: LeisureTime, 03 23rd, 2010
hammocks

Hammocks are a great seating solution for outdoor living spaces. They are an inexpensive and creative ways to add more seating to your home and are bound to become your favorite spot to relax.  You can find styles that range from simple and subdued to colorful. Many hammock chairs are designed with creativity and style in mind as well as comfort and durability.

Most people consider durability when purchasing any type of furniture and the same should be true for a hammocks. They can be made of a few different materials and the your decision will be dependent on where the hammock will be and what your budget is. The one you choose must be able to hammockssupport your weight and fit in the area you have designated for it. Be sure to check weight ratings before you buy.

Perfect Porch Tunes

Author: LeisureTime, 03 05th, 2010
rope hammocks

I spent many summers at my grandparent’s house when I was growing up. I always looked forward to sitting on the porch and listening to bluegrass with them on those warm summer nights. We would watch the stars and they would tell me stories about their lives. Often times I would be lulled to sleep by the lovely religious music. Sometimes I would wake up the next day in one of the comfy rope hammocks that furnished the porch.

Today, that house is still in my family and we frequently spend weekends there during the summer. We’ve replaced the rope hammocks because they had become frayed from years of use. My kids love the new models, and just as I did years ago, they often rock themselves to sleep enmeshed in the cozy chairs. Instead of bluegrass, my kids like the quirky twangs of contemporary country music.