Tag: Outdoor Furniture

America’s birthday is just around the corner. There is plenty to be thankful for and to celebrate. Make this holiday extra memorable by celebrating on new GatherCraft outdoor furniture. If you have already invested in making your outdoor area the best it can be, here are a few tips on having the perfect 4th of July celebration. 

DECORATIONS- Nothing says patriotism like the classic red, white, and blue colors. If you are planning on having a gathering with friends and family, make sure you decorate according to the celebration. Perhaps you can buy some red, white, and blue streamers to hang along with your patio. Balloons are also a great way to make an area more festive. One of the simplest ways to incorporate these colors would be through cups. Solo cups are a great option, but if you want to reduce waste consider buying glasses or reusable plastic cups. 

FOOD- Everyone loves the food at a gathering. The popular thing to do for the 4th is a cookout. Throw some hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill and enjoy the easy cooking for the masses. Don’t forget to have staple side dishes like potato salad, side salads, chips, dip, and watermelon. 

GAMES- If you are inviting guests that have children, games are a must to keep them entertained. Slip n’ slides are a great way to have summer fun. Cornhole is also a great game for everyone to play together. Another creative game to play would be to catch fireflies in a jar. Be sure to release them though! 

FIREWORKS- The final and most important step of a perfect 4th celebration is fireworks. If you live in an area where fireworks are not allowed, check out your local news channel to see if there are any parades or firework shows you can attend. If you can shoot fireworks safely from your yard, go crazy. There is no limit when it comes to an amazing fireworks display. 

Stay safe this 4th of July. Keep your loved ones close and count the blessings that you each have. If you are in need of some quality patio furniture to lounge on this holiday, check out some of our collections at www.gathercraft.com.

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Summer is here and it’s time to celebrate. There is nothing better than an outdoor gathering with friends and family during the summer. Perhaps you are looking for some new outdoor furniture, but don’t know where to start. A good starting point would be to make sure the fabrics of your furniture are of high quality and will last for years. GatherCraft furniture features SPF fabrics. Solar Protected Fabrics are one of the many features that make GatherCraft furniture the best choice for you. 

SPF fabrics are woven from 100% solution dyed, high-quality silken polymers, and are designed to be resistant to sun, wear, stains, mildew, and mold. GatherCraft cushions are meant to stay as colorful and vibrant as the day they were purchased. Spill something on your cushions? No need to worry, SPF fabrics are also very easy to clean and maintain. Not only are our cushions made from resilient materials, but they are also incredibly comfortable. This allows your outdoor area to become a summertime oasis! Decorate your patio area without worrying about compromising on low-quality cushions. Check out our website for specific collections that highlight our SPF fabrics www.gathercraft.com.

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Depending on where you live, mildew can sometimes be a reality you must face with your outdoor patio furniture. Untreated, the mildew can spread and eventually ruin your cushions altogether. The following are two effective ways to treat mildew on your outdoor furniture cushions.

DISH SOAP – The Dish Soap Method is one of the easiest and simplest ways to rid your outdoor cushions of mold and mildew because it only requires materials you already have in the house. However, it’s the least rigorous. If mold or mildew is deeply embedded into your cushions, you might want to try something else.     Use your soft-bristled brush to remove excess dirt, mold, or mildew from the cushions.

• Spray the stained or moldy areas with your multi-surface cleaner.
• Use the soft-bristled brush to scrub the surface cleaner into the fabric.
• Thoroughly mix ¼ cup of dish soap with a gallon of water in a bucket.
• Wearing protective gloves, saturate the solution all over the cushions with the brush.
• Leave for five minutes before rinsing the cushions with a hose.
• Stand them upright to dry in a sunny spot.

WHITE VINEGAR – The White Vinegar Method is a non-toxic and eco-friendly way to clean outdoor cushions of any fabric. If the cushion covers are removable, toss them into the washing machine and add 1 cup of distilled white vinegar to the fabric softener dispenser. White vinegar is acidic and can kill up to 82% of mold. Plus, it helps to prevent further mold outbreaks. If you don’t have removable cushion covers, continue with the next steps.

• Fill a spray bottle with distilled white vinegar.
• Spray it all over the cushions on both sides.
• Allow the vinegar to sit for 10 minutes.
• Mix three cups of warm water with one tablespoon of dish soap. Stir to dissolve.
• Soak a sponge in the mixture before scrubbing the cushions on both sides.
• Rinse the cushions with a clean damp cloth.
• Air out the cushions in a sunny spot until completely dry.
• Spray the white vinegar onto the cushions again to prevent further mold and mildew outbreaks.

GatherCraft cushions feature SPF Solar Protected Fabric which is as resistant to mold as it is to sun bleaching. If you realize that you need to upgrade your patio furniture, visit our website and find a GatherCraft Fine Outdoor Furniture Dealer near you! www.gathercraft.com

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June 12th is National Children’s Day. While we love and celebrate our children every day, this holiday presents the opportunity to spend extra quality time with our children. Children thrive in different environments and spending time outside is a great way for kids to learn and grow. Gathering together is a tenet of what GatherCraft was built on. If you want to have more activities, here are three outdoor games to play with your children. 

• CORNHOLE– Two boards and four cornhole bags are all that is necessary for a fun and exciting game of cornhole. This game encourages teamwork and competition. Cornhole is not strenuous and is incredibly fun. 
• HOPSCOTCH– All that’s needed for hopscotch is chalk and an empty pavement. Hopscotch is great for younger kids who have lots of energy. Everyone loves a game of hopscotch! 
• FRISBEE– The simplicity of throwing a frisbee around with family is underrated. Frisbee can be as relaxing or as invigorating as you want it to be. Throw a frisbee with your children this week to show them you love them!

There are many ways we show our loved ones that we care for them. It doesn’t take riches to impress a child. A 30-minute outdoor play date can mean the world to them. Consider playing some of these games this week to connect with your beloved kids. If you are in need of furniture to lounge on after strenuous games of frisbee or cornhole, check out GatherCraft’s wide range of outdoor furniture at www.gathercraft.com.

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As we enter the height of the outdoor patio season, it would be easy to assume that Americans have always enjoyed time with friends and family outdoors on their patios and decks – grilling, playing games, and spending time together. You may be surprised to know that the outdoor patio – as we know it – didn’t start appearing until post-World War II. The Smithsonian shared 3 fun facts you may find interesting.

BACKYARD OASIS – Post-war, suburban developments started popping up, including homes with private backyard spaces. With the 40-hour workweek, more white-collar jobs, and an increase in pay, suburbanites began transforming uniform backyards into personalized havens devoted, in part, to rest and recreation.

POOLS & GRILLS – Wartime manufacturers of aluminum and concrete pivoted production for the consumer market following the war. Everything from aluminum grill spatulas and tongs, patio furniture, and tough, colorful and tough outdoor fabrics became readily available. In-ground pools became suddenly affordable thanks to the sudden surplus and availability of these concrete and chlorine.

NEW HOUSE DESIGNS – Glossy home magazines promoted the ideal of a glamorous, outdoor “California lifestyle.” The ranch house, with outdoor courtyards, sliding glass doors, and open floor plans, was considered the postwar dream home and its features were copied all over the country. The mid-century backyard became an extension of the house, a “room” designed for relaxing, recreation, cooking, and entertaining.

Seventy years later, the outdoor lifestyle has only grown, becoming ingrained as a tradition into our psyche. We hope that you enjoy your patio or deck this summer with GatherCraft patio furniture and accessories. Visit our website to find a GatherCraft Fine Outdoor Furniture Dealer near you! www.gathercraft.com

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