Origin of Lawn Furniture
Did you ever wonder where "lawn" furniture originated? In the 1800s as people began to enjoy their gardens and patios, furniture was set outside, but had to be brought in during inclement weather. The answer of course, would be furniture made for the outdoors.And that's what Thomas Lee came up with in 1903, while vacationing with his family in 1903, at Westport, New York. He wanted something comfortable, and suited to the sloping grounds of his cottage. So he went to work with a saw, and a single plank of wood, cutting out only eleven pieces that he assembled into what is now known as the Adirondack chair. This basic, flat slat chair, usually with a fan shaped back, also tilted slightly in its positioning, to make it suitable to the uneven ground where Lee's family spent the summer.Intrigued by the outcome, and needing a source of winter income, his friend Harry Bunnell patented the chair, and began turning them out in his workshop during the cold months, to sell to the summer population.
His creations were all made of hemlock, then painted in dark greens or browns, and signed.The hallmark of the Adirondack chair, is its wide, flat armrests, supremely comfortable in the many forms of outdoor furniture that are now included as part of the Adirondack style. With the solid wood construction, and adequate coating to protect it against the rain and sun, these bits of Americana will last for years.Today, the chairs come in a wide variety of colors, and have expanded into love seats, gliders, and other forms of outdoor furniture that are still clearly recognizable by their slat construction, and the standard armrests.You can choose chairs by color to suit the predominant color in a garden. For example, if you're growing herbs, many of which flower in blues and purples, there are violet Adirondack chairs. Perhaps you'd rather have the chairs to match your house trim, in which case there are red, yellow, indigo, and orange models. And of course, you can still get the "original" green chair.Artist Joel Sisson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, wanted to make a "big" thing of Adirondack chairs, and built a gargantuan example and placed it on his front lawn in 1996.
The chair was stolen, so he built another. It too, was stolen. To make sure the Adirondack chair didn't disappear into the night forever, Sisson then built 90 of the chairs, and enlisted the help of local high school students to paint them a sea foam green. The chairs were distributed in pairs, to neighbors along a city block, and displayed on their lawns.In celebration of their successful vanquishing of the chair thieves, Sisson took ten of his students, two giant chairs, and 50 regular sized ones, and hauled them to the National Mall in Georgetown, where the slats were assembled, painted, and put on display. The single giant chair remains there today..
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Burger King Corporation and its purchasing agent Restaurant Services, Inc. (RSI) gave the 2006 Supplier of the Year award to Duro Bag Manufacturing Co. at the annual Burger King Global Convention, held in Orlando.
Attention to detail, on time service, great products and prices all contributed to achieving this honor.
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How to Choose a Diaper Bag
Even though it's a popular shower gift, you may want to choose a specific type of diaper bag, either because you've learned through experience what works and what doesn't, or your friends and relatives have given you tips on what to look for or avoid.It's pretty elementary to figure that you're going to need room. Lots and lots of room. For little things, babies at times seem to need an endless supply of items that you may not have space to carry.When looking for a diaper bag, space is going to be your first consideration, but that doesn't mean you have to totally give up the stylish or "designer" look. Remember though, that the character-theme or licensed diaper bags often cost more simply for the name. But if you are really taken with a delightful character diaper bag, and just have to have it, put it aside for occasions when its capacity is appropriate.
These are often smaller bags, but will still hold some spare diapers, an extra soother, bottle, and baby wipes for short trips...
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Foam Bag Love Sack: The Alternative Comfortable Furniture
(ContentDesk) May 18, 2006 -- Foambag.com just released its brand new website.
What is a foam bag?
A foam bag is a large bean bag like chair.
The difference between a large bean bag and a large foam bag is the filling.
Your regular bean bag is filled with Virgin Beads, which are round "BB" like particles of popped polystyrene (same material as packing peanuts). Foam Bags are filled with high-quality shredded foam.Why is foam more comfortable?Have you ever owned a normal bean bag chair?
The beans inside bean bag chairs eventually get smashed and flat, never regaining their original shape and size.
Frequently used bean bag chairs must be refilled every couple years for the bean bag chair to maintain its fluff .
Bean bags are fun, but are more like sitting on a hard sponge than a comfortable chair. Foam on the other hand, wont go flat and will always naturally fluff back up.
It is not necessary to ever refill a...
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Best Christmas Gift For Healthy Computing-An Ergonomic Chair
A good computer or office chair as a Christmas present? Why?
Especially since the best Christmas gift for healthy computing (some would say) is a day away from the screen. Hard to argue there!
However, you will have to creep back sometime - and why not arrange for (or treat yourself to) a special Christmas present for healthy computing that will look after you for the rest of the year?
Invest in a quality ergonomic chair. Look for 5 feet, adjustable or preferably removable padded arms, adjustable lumbar support, well-graduated back and seat height adjustment, and seat covering in a natural 'breathing' material such as mesh fabric polyester cotton or leather, with a waterfall edge and tilt control.
You might like the appearance of button tufted computer chairs too.
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The Benefits of Heavy Duty Office Chairs
Heavy-duty office chairs offer comfort as well as extreme durability.
Office chairs are an important part of the average office or cubicle.
A good ergonomic office chair allows an employee to remain comfortable while sitting for a period of time.
It is important that heavy-duty office chairs feature adjustable support mechanisms in order to offer comfort to a large variety of individual body types.
Heavy-duty office chairs are typically a good choice for individuals that are large in stature.
Most heavy-duty office chairs feature a solid frame that can support up to 400 pounds.
They often feature a wider than average seat and back support.
Thick, high-density seating foam provides comfort to the user.
A quality heavy-duty office chair will feature a proper ergonomic design to help alleviate the added stress that is placed on the spine while sitting for a long time.
Adjustable arm rests,...
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A Look at Shiatsu Massage Chairs
The term "shiatsu" refers to a form of Asian massage. This traditional massage uses techniques of digging deep into the muscle tissue to ease out knots and relieve tension. The shiatsu technique can involve patting, rotating, sweeping and vibrating the affected areas. Another popular technique is the "barefoot shiatsu" in which the therapist walks on the back of the patient to remove tension.
Many of today's shiatsu massage chairs are designed to imitate human touch. These chairs are often useful in the treatment of headaches, digestive problems, back pain and more.
The benefits of shiatsu massage chairs can be likened to an actual massage. The difference is that with a massage chair, you can reap the benefits of this popular massage from your home at any time you wish.
New shiatsu massage chairs have buttons the consumer can choose from for different options. These options include kneading, pulsing and tapping. The key to getting the most from your...
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Life moves fast and our bodies are paying the price.
Every day life can be very busy. I constantly hear people discussing how exhausted they are because they never have enough time for themselves. And it's true! Who really has enough time to recharge before the next day or appointment arrives. Life moves fast and our bodies are paying the price. Working-Well.Com www.working-well.com is a website that offers solutions for people looking to get more out of their bodies.
We carry high end electronic massage chairs that, thanks to the latest technology, deliver the most human like massages at affordable prices.Massage therapy has grown in popularity in recent years due to the increased pace of life as well as the increased recognition of its positive effects on the body. Massage stimulates circulation which among other things decreases cardio-vascular strain and reduces stress www.working-well.com/pr-6-03-05.html. Of course everyone would love to get a massage every day but who can afford that? The answer is you.Our line of electronic...
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The Benefits of Heavy Duty Office Chairs
Heavy-duty office chairs offer comfort as well as extreme durability.
Office chairs are an important part of the average office or cubicle.
A good ergonomic office chair allows an employee to remain comfortable while sitting for a period of time.
It is important that heavy-duty office chairs feature adjustable support mechanisms in order to offer comfort to a large variety of individual body types.
Heavy-duty office chairs are typically a good choice for individuals that are large in stature.
Most heavy-duty office chairs feature a solid frame that can support up to 400 pounds.
They often feature a wider than average seat and back support.
Thick, high-density seating foam provides comfort to the user.
A quality heavy-duty office chair will feature a proper ergonomic design to help alleviate the added stress that is placed on the spine while sitting for a long time.
Adjustable arm rests,...
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