Dog Proof Outdoor Furniture
I just called Retromodern and ordered a Philippe Starck, Bubble Club Sofa from Kartell with two arm chairs in pale green. I was having a hard time deciding between the Bubble Club or the Ploof, but just found out that they stopped making the Ploof so “too bad” or maybe it was good that my decision was made for me and I could stop procrastinating.
The Bubble Club is very cool, made from polyethylene and this is just the thing for my retro-modern garden patio and Basset Hound ranch. I thought (for about ten seconds) about getting one of those comfy outdoor sectional sets but what would happen is that my dogs would each claim one and without us outside all the time telling them to get off the furniture it would be bad. After two weeks no one would ever want to sit on them again.
I guess if I want comfy, I’ll have to go next door to Kevin Rathbun Steak. They have a very cozy outdoor area with comfy sectionals and coffee tables on what was the loading dock of their building and it faces onto the Beltline (actually its the same setting as my back deck but without the dogs). When I go there, I actually prefer sitting outside. And since I am not a make a reservation a month in advance type of girl, its a great secret ( well, it was anyway) since I can usually count on walking right in and getting my favorite seat.
Maybe since I am buying this furniture from Retromodern, they will put me on their mailing list. Before this I hadn’t ever done more than drool on their stuff, I was not on their list and I missed out finding out about their HUGE moving sale last year - until the week after. Ever since I keep hearing of the fabulous pieces that this or that person picked up for 40 dollars or so. Oh well. They were supposed to have their new store open in January or February, but as we in the construction business know, it always takes longer than you think. Their store is now planned to open in May over in the West Midtown area a few blocks from the new Knoll showroom.
Matthew responds:
Posted: April 26th, 2008 at 11:06 am →
It was nice to meet you at Hollis Gillespie’s Shocking Real-Life Writing Academy. I’m enjoying your blog.
Grant Henry responds:
Posted: April 26th, 2008 at 1:33 pm →
sugah shack.
if you ever need new modern,
try http://www.highbrowfurniture.com
in nashville, tennessee.
no taxes.
free door to door delivery.
(don’t tell scott)
same stuff as retromodern,
but no tax,
free shipping.
also,
i’m assuming this entry
will be corrected
or i read an email from you last night wrong?
did you get the 2 ploofs from peter?