Functional fun
-- Home Accents Today, 2/1/2008
Function meets fun with style to boot in the newest lineup of garden accessory must-haves. Bird feeders, watering cans, outdoor clocks, urns and more get dressed up in wicker, marble, bronze and copper, creating utterly stylish tools to keep your outdoor retreat working. — Lindsey Strader
The bronze hanging Chau Gong from Woodstock Chimes is finished in black satin ash wood ($190).
The Hamilton watering can from Napa Home & Garden is made of antique copper plate ($50, set of two).
A flared hood roof with brass rivets imparts a look of Old World charm on the Grecian bird feeder from H. Potter Co. with antique copper finish ($72).
Inspired by wheelbarrows of the 18th century, which typically had a sturdy wooden framework supporting a large woven basket, the planter from SPI Home is made of aluminum and resin ($264).
Marble mosaic adorns the Compass Design combination chat table, beverage cooler and fire pit from Alfresco Home, showcasing an earthy texture and a copper insert ($594).
Combining metal, resin wicker and glass, the outdoor clock from New Creative's Highland Home Collection is uniquely designed with lightweight, waterproof resin wicker, which is safe for outdoor use all year long ($80).
From Midwest's In the Garden Collection, the standing urn is made of metal and features feminine scroll designs ($95).
