Excuses in the Garden (and out)

As I mentioned before, I have a small herd of garden stools.  They are not all for the garden.  As a matter of fact, none of them are in my collection! 
Surely I am preaching to the choir here on the usefulness of a darling garden stool whether it be blue & white, elephant shaped, or some whimsical bright glossy color. 
This will not be my last post on the Essential Garden Stool.  For now, let's talk in pictures. 



This pair of vintage, colorful, textural garden stools with foo dog detail really have it ALL!  Available at Palm Beach Regency via Ebay or their store in Lake Park, FL (click here for their website and address). A STEAL for the pair at $440!  Truly a one of a kind chinoiserie operation.  And side note, Palm Beach Regency is a TRESURE TROVE of incredible chinoiserie pieces.  In.Cred.I.Ble.



A lovely sitting room by Dorothy Draper at The Greenbrier Hotel.  Note the garden stool in the bottom right corner.  Faux bamboo of course.  Dorothy knew what she was doing and really stepped out with color, print mixing, and lovely regency design that we collect today.  The Greenbrier Hotel is an absolute MUST. 



A blue & white garden stool goes straight to my heart...  Always a fresh touch to any room. 



Hey elephant garden stool!  These are super cute and chic.  Some are new (Calypso Home has a lovely white one for $975. Oh and Lilly Home maybe?).  See the next photo for one little elly you could call your own! 



This is our store mascot at The Boxwood Cottage. He is available to a new owner for $200 (pick-up only).  Such a DEAL! He is vintage, made in the Orient (Vietnam or Thailand, I am unsure as he is unmarked), glazed terra cotta.  He has one little chip on the base, not bad for being at least 45 years old.