SHADOW PLAYCrafted of 90-95 percent recycled copper, and 100 percent recyclable, this lacy-looking overhang by Parasoleil allows a mixture of shade and natural light to filter through its perforated agave design.
Other patterns, both stock and custom, are available, says Mike Ritter, the Arizona distributor for U.S.-made Parasoleil. “The possibilities are pretty much unlimited,” notes Ritter, owner of Garden Elements in Scottsdale. In addition to overhangs, he says the product can be used as a shade structure, vertical screen, patio divider, ornamental element against a stucco wall, trellis, free-standing art piece in a garden, or as a railing for a deck or patio. The copper panels come in 8'H by 3'W panels.
The product also is available in other materials, such as powder-coated aluminum, which comes in a wide color range and a variety of sizes. Contact Garden Elements at (480) 922-8903. For additional details, check out parasoleil.com. | |
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| MATERIAL MATTERSSina Pearson Textiles adds fresh options to its outdoor fabric selections with the new Global Village line. Available in a number of patterns and colorways—and appropriate for indoor use as well—the textiles are made of Bella Dura® olefin fibers, a byproduct of the petroleum-refining process.
Resistant to both mildew and fading, the fabrics have a GreenShield™ moisture-repelling finish, which, according to company literature, exceeds strict standards for human and environmental health.
Pictured (from top) is a mix of patterns grounded in vibrant reds: Margarita, Piñata Party and Maya.
The product is available through design professionals and from select showrooms, such as Fannin Interiors in Phoenix, (602) 840-8088. For further information, visit sinapearson.com. |
| BOOKSHELFKimberly Delaney redefines the term “clean” in her book Clean Home, Green Home: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Eco-Friendly Homekeeping (Knack Make It Easy Series/Morris Book Publishing, LLC). This A-to-Z handbook analyzes everyday products in the home and recommends healthier nontoxic alternatives. For example, Delaney points out that a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice can easily clean a stained sink (not recommended for marble, however). To whiten laundry, she suggests using borax or washing soda as chemical-free substitutes for bleach. —Lindsay Norman | |
Didjaknow?A dripping faucet can waste up to 2,000 gallons of water a year in the average home, while a leaky toilet can waste as much as 200 gallons of water per day.
—American Water Works Association