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Buggle-up Seat
“Armored in rain-, stain-, and ray-resistant nylon,” this update on the “saggy, burst-prone” beanbag is a weatherproof patio fixture.
Price: $349
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Contact: Shop.fatboyusa.com
Source: New York
Brian Planter
This handmade planter, constructed of breathable felt with a built-in moisture barrier, conserves water and keeps plants from becoming root-bound.
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Price: $152
Contact: Woollypocket.com
Source: Dwell
Window-mounted Birdfeeder
“Invite the birds to do some people-watching through your window” with Born in Sweden’s birdfeeder, which mounts using a double-sided suction cup.
Price: $18
Contact: Aplusrstore.com
Source: Real Simple
Lotus Side Table
This “whimsical and elegantly crafted” table, hand-cast in brass with an antique-bronze finish, is an “ode” to the lotus plant.
Price: $1,670
Contact: Bakerfurniture.com
Source: Elle Decor
Headdemock
“Roomy enough for a few folks,” this hammock offers one way to while away a summer afternoon. Available in a variety of colors.
Price: $399
Contact: Shop.fatboyusa.com
Source: Dwell
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