What you are going to see in the next post is a piece of furniture that looks like it just appeared from a fairy tale, but is in fact the product of an ingenious method of tree shaping developed by a couple of artists at Pooktre! The idea first came about over 20 years ago when Peter “Pook” Cook, a free-spirited entrepreneur living in the mountains of Australia, wondered if it would be possible to grow his own chairs. Unaware of anyone else practicing tree shaping in the world, Pook toyed with this idea for years, conducting numerous experiments with various gardening methods and tree types while recording his observations. Eventually, in 1996 his experiments and collaboration with his partner Becky Northey led to the development of a system of tree shaping he dubbed “Pooktre.” To find more about this visit Pooktre website. – Via – Inhabitat

Maybe not suited for your modern interior, Emu’s Ivy Collection seems perfect for any outdoor spaces you have. Put them between trees, on your back yard turf or anywhere to create an amazing contrast and somehow “show off”. Created by designer Paola Navone and inspired by the art of topiary, it will not only make for a comfortable seating experience surrounded by nature, but also for a true figurative art for your garden. And the most important fact is that the metal outdoor furniture will functions as ambient lighting once the lights go off. Quite amazing, no? – via

Ever wanted to take the comfort of your living room sofa outdoors? Innovative Soft Furniture company Ambient Lounge makes this a reality with the new Elements fabric Range. It’s all about chic, comfortable Outdoor Lounging Café Del Mar style; ideal for contemporary summer living spaces. Ambient Lounge have taken the weightless comfort of bean bag polystyrene filling and combined this function with shapes that are curvaceous, supportive,fashionable and practical. Unlike many pieces on outdoor furniture, the material is soft and tactile as well as being fully waterproof, nylon-stitched and UV protected against fading.

Though waterproof material cannot be pourous or ‘breathable’, Ambient Lounge have designed a SmartVent™ system to avoid uncomfortable air pockets that would otherwise be trapped inside the bean-filled Sofa. Using the SmartVent, placed strategically behind the rear handle, air is gently pushed out of the bean bag allowing it to mould to your body shape when seated. A truly blissful experience.

In today’s hectic and financially stressful times, people cherish their diminishing leisure time and quality of life. Ambient Lounge aim to enhance everyone’s standard of (outdoor) living and provide the best in visual inspiration, unique design and total relaxation. Proudly restoring the credibility of the humble bean bag in the process.