4/14/10

Ode To A Garden Stool

The ceramic garden stool.

Stylish and functional, practical and inexpensive.
A style for every taste and decor.
Whether you choose a classic:




Or prefer to go with something more modern:






There is a garden stool to please every taste and style.

{We have five garden stools through out our home.}

 Indoors and out, as extra seating, as an end table,
in pairs as a cocktail table,
in almost any room in the house...
the garden stool gets it done!

It's multitasking furniture at its best!

And, speaking of multitasking...
Today, I'm not only posting over here,
but I am guest blogging over there:
FROM THE RIGHT BANK.


I hope you will join me over at Ally's blog, to find
out what I have to say about one of my favorite home decor trends!

AND....
Don't forget to enter the giveaway...
going on all this week!




Images via:  ElleDecor;HouseBeautiful;ThingsThatInspire; Domino;TraditionalHome

55 comments:

Fee-AMore said...

I really like the third one. It is such a multi fuctional piece to have around in the house.

A Perfect Gray said...

love those first blue ones....great piece!

The Buzz said...

You and I must be on the same wavelength - I was just gathering ideas on a post on our favorite garden stools for later this month. We love them as accents and as furniture - they're not just for the garden any more!

Debra said...

Right beside the tub- perfect! I used to be the buyer for a major destination garden center. After a long week in Atlanta- the garden stools started to arrive back at our showroom... I had purchased dozens~ all different-all gorgeous. I remember getting an eye-roll from the owner... and they were gone in a week. My turn for the eye-roll!

Susie @ Maddie's Nest said...

Oh, I really like that first more modern one. Lots of good options!

Porchlight Interiors said...

These are all gorgeous! I think these ceramic stools add a bit of glamour and make a room look finished. Tracey xx

Debby Lee said...

And now I want to go buy garden stools!

Naomi said...

yep I've been wanting a garden stool for a long time for the new living room. Just cant decide if I should go shapely and white and cleaner and colorful....

little augury said...

I have one near the front door an antique terracotta lion that the outgoing mail is placed on til the next day. I love it and would love another 1 or 2. pgt

paula said...

I have one just like the 3rd image. $30 at tj maxx.

Stephanie said...

I love the traditional ones best - especially those first 3. And now I really want to go buy garden stools too! I think they'll look great in the sunroom.

Cashon&Co said...

i will go check you out over there at the left bank! i have always used garden seats, and always will. love them, love them, love them!

The Style Mansion said...

The white bedroom gets my vote. The whole room is beautiful, the chair is so classic.

Flaviana said...

They look especially beautiful on pic nr.1. Very classy !
xx Flaviana

Joyce said...

I like how the little stool fills up a corner just perfectly. I also like to bring the outdoor in and put things in a spot one would normally not. Enjoy! xo

SogniSorrisi said...

Love these! Some really beautiful rooms here.

Laura Mattal said...

I love them too! And seeing them all over the place does not make me want one any less. Especially that blue pair in the second photo . . . perfect!

Karena said...

Garden stools are wonderful. I have three and love to have another one in white. One has a round glass atop it!

Karena
Art by Karena

Raina Cox said...

Hey, I have the stool in photo #8! Mine is silver, though.

Fab round-up, Z.!

a lovely being said...

I love garden stools. Can not wait until I have more space in my home to put one! how cute would a hot pink stool be?
XOXO fallon

The Shiny Pebble said...

I have a hundred of those things scattered throughout the house. I think they just add some humpft to the room. Will ck your guest post this afternoon.

Mary Jo from TrustYourStyle said...

Thank you for reminding me to get mine in gear for summer--it needs a bit of a cleaning (stuck in the garage all winter). I'll be popping by your guest post in a moment :)

xo Mary Jo

Josie said...

This is genius. I love the ones in the second photo -- so detailed and gorgeous!
xxoo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

xoxoKrysten said...

I love the first one, very pretty.

sara said...

Love garden stools! Do you have any good online resources that carry them? Sometimes I will find them on overstock but have never had any luck finding them anywhere else.

Sarah Esther said...

i cracked up when I read the post title!! love stools and how functional they are!

Living It At Home said...

I have always wanted one for my home. I wish you would show pictures of them in yours! Please? Anyway, the stool in the fifth picture is calling to me.

Bardot in Blue said...

you always make the best collection of pics for your themes! That pic of the bathroom is to die for...someday I dream I will have a big spacious fabulous bathroom with an amazing tub *sigh*

Happy guest blogging! xoxo Bardot in Blue

Averill said...

I love garden stools...still looking for the "perfect" one to add to my living room.

Heading over to FTRB now!

Tammy@InStitches said...

I think everyone needs a garden stool or two !

Fashion, Art and other fancies said...

Got myself a garden stool last weekend. They are very useful, and since I'm fond of gardening, they do come in quite handy! Love the photgraphs of the first house, simply wonderful.

BBS said...

I love garden stools. They make great end table, ottomans, seats, cocktail tables. Love them. And that tub!!!!! gorgeous.

OneCraftyFox said...

Very beautiful! I'd like those pieces in my home :)

pve design said...

I have my eye on an eames wooden one....that I adore.
Love all your finds.
pve

sarah, flourish design + style said...

I have one that this summer is headed out to the deck.. I too love them :) xoxo

Dancing Branflake said...

Those are called garden stools? I never knew that. I definitely like the more modern ones.

Sanity Fair said...

These are like pillows for me - chinoiserie garden stools are insanely additive, colored like candy - and sadly, take up way more space. Lovely post on collected spaces at FTRB!!

sketch42 said...

Love the cement ones from Wisteria... My grandma has about 10 garden stools in her house. LOVE.

Dayka (Life +Style) said...

i have one in teal, but those navy one are really hot . . . haven't seen any others like it. i really want those $20 white one everyone scooped up from big lots!

Rhiannon Nicole said...

Darn it now I NEED my own! You have 5 gf?! Pass one over :)

annechovie said...

Garden stools are really versatile - my mom is still chiding me about talking her out of one a year ago. I have to agree - my advise wasn't good! Love your photo choices, too, Sue - nice work, as usual.

AB HOME Interiors said...

Oh I just love garden stools. They add such great pops of color and style

SPLENDEROSA said...

I've always loved these things. But what I really love in this post is the round hassock
pushed under the contemporary table. Really pretty, very practical (which I am not BTW).
Lovely post, cookie.

Marija said...

Zhush this will shock you - I don't have one single garden stool. I love them...but not one. How is that possible?! I thought we were had completely parallel lives!!?!?!?! That's it. I'm getting some!

xoxo
Marija

Hamptontoes said...

I too think garden stools are great additions to any room. I love them and have them!

Mara said...

what a great idea! I'll have to tell Matthew because he's looking for a way to fill in this one corner and I think one of these would look SO great there! Any recommendations on where to find some nice ones?

La Dolfina said...

Is there anyone who doesn't love a garden stool... pray tell!

Vanessa said...

I love them too, especially in a deep, rich colour like indigo. Homesense (Canadian equivalent of Homegoods) had some in different colours so must check and see if they are still there. Enjoyed your post at From the Left Bank.

Digs Inside & Out said...

We are building a curbless shower in our bathroom and will be putting one stool in the shower instead of a built in bench thingy - so much more fun and interesting. White ceramic with hand painted cinnabar foo-dogs - lovely!!!!

sunaina said...

Thanks for your visit:) I love your header, everyone can use a little zush indeed! Nice photos, I especially like the one with brown and white, those are my favorite colors for furniture and home decorating. Great idea to put a garden stool inside!

Housewife Bliss said...

I love this idea! My mother is great about mixing up indoor with out outdoor furnishings -- I think that comes from being in AZ. The pictures are stunning, I am gaga over the bath, simply stunning.

Athena said...

You have five garden stools?? I'm envious because I love them and there are so many beautiful ones out there! They are so practical too! I only have one currently but I can see myself getting to that point soon of having quite a few :)

Alison said...

i know we're looking at garden stools but i can't help but LOVE the tuffted ottoman peaking out from the table in the 3rd to last pic.

natural selection said...

Really nice blog! and anyone who likes music that much is a friend of mine. and I won't leave any lawyer jokes here, because after all it's a secret right? maby later..

Charlotta Ward said...

Yes they are great. Especially love the blue ones in the top pic. Am so dreaming blue at the moment!

xCharlotta

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