Tropical Hideaway

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By Lindsey Hughes -- Casual Living, 9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Escape to the lush, tropical surroundings of a remote island with a lineup of outdoor designs that breathe warmth and exoticism. Verdant greens serve as a common color thread throughout, while palm, vine, floral and leaf designs abound. Fire pits, lanterns and other outdoor lighting offerings turn up the style heat, while cushioned swings and woven chat groups provide the ideal sanctuary to unwind.

Made of cast resin, the Capri tabletop fire pit is shaped like a flower with Arctic Flame gold reflective glass from California Outdoor Concepts. The design is lightweight and portable, available in black or brown.

	Guaranteeing a quiet place to escape, the Hatteras Hammocks Deluxe Cushioned Swing spotlights angled soft-spun polyester ropes, all-weather textured polyester fabric, zinc-plated steel hardware and polyurethane-finished hardwood from The HammockSource.
	The Cannes Collection chat group from Ebel displays a stainless steel base and a seashell colored polyethylene wicker body foa cool, tropical look.
Flourishing vines punctuated with clusters of grapes wind about the solar lantern from Victorian Trading.
Inspired by a Chianti bottle, the Buca floor lamp from Shady Lady Lighting displays a woven Viro wicker base and a Sunbrella drum shade in a fresh wasabi hue.
	A highly detailed leaf design embellishes the lush outdoor-safe pillow from Elaine Smith.
	Pieces of teak and waste mosaic teak are combined to create the cube Cincau Collection accent table from Maraton Kencana.