Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Global Surroundings - Your Global Sourcing Agent

We have just begun a new division at Global Surroundings and that is be your sourcing agent for Asian importing.

More to follow soon.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Barrett-Jackson 2009 recap


JL in the booth at Barrett-Jackson showing our unique lines of outdoor teak furniture.

Sales numbers on the cars were a bit off this year. The interest though in our outdoor teak furniture was stronger than ever.



Relaxing at the show.
This clientele demands top quality teak furniture and our unique lines deliver. We were positioned again in the Lifestyle Pavilion.


The Rusteaka Bar with Lift system for LCD/Plasma screens up to 65 inches.

Socializing with interested buyers.
For those that have not been to this spectacle, it is hard to believe what we are next to so I have included some photographs of the planes, helicopters, power boats and spa services.

Clearly the collections that Mark Suess designed have a distinctive flair that the higher-end, discerning homeowner appreciates.
Barbara and Jim enjoying the Bellasera Collection after many days at the Auction.
The Ford display next to us.
The Fairmont display in the Lifestyle Pavilion added a great touch.
Lear Jet manufacture for the well heeled.
Do you need your own helicopter?
Boats.
And more Boats.
A crowd standing in line to see the new lift system....

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Flat Panel TV Lift

We are pleased to announce the introduction of the worlds first eco-friendly, reclaimed teakwood, flat panel TV Lift System.




We have partnered with Nexus21 who is the premiere television lift manufacturer in the market today.

The lift includes:
Universal brackets, solutions for almost all tv sizes.
Remote controlled via an infrared sensor to lift up and down.
Durable, smooth and extremely quiet.
Available with manual swivel and optional component shelf.
Steel construction. Super fast lift fully extended in under 15 seconds.
Nexus has full 5 year warranty on the lift system.

This particular system is actually a bar and lift system together. Because it is made of durable, reclaimed teak, this is the perfect eco-friendly bar to have outside on your covered patio to watch all of your favorite Sports and TV shows.


Call or email for pricing as it varies depending upon the TV size.

Available with or without the star. You can also have your own logo engraved into the wood. Various stain color options available also.


See it in person at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Collector Car show in Scottsdale in January. Click here for more information on Barrett-Jackson.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Dallas Safari Club Show


After years of our clients suggesting we should participate in a Safari Club show we have decided to make the debut at the biggest and best regional safari show in the nation: Dallas Safari Club Show.





Details:
January 8-11th
We will be in Booth #1328

We will showing our Rusteaka Collection with both outdoor Sunbrella fabrics and Hair-on-hide with leather.



Our rustic, reclaimed teak furniture is the perfect indoor and outdoor furniture for your ranch or lodge.



We will be including free shipping anywhere in the continental United States at the show.

Stop by and see this unique, rustic collection perfect for the outdoor enthusiast.




See you at the show!
Jay



Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Fountain Hills Open House Nov 14-15th


We will be hosting an open house at our new design studio on November 14-15th, 9:30-5pm each day.


Former NHL superstar Jim Johnson has been known to stop by our studio unanounced.


Desperate Housewives and Mad Men star John Slattery loves our eco-friendly story and comfort. Here he is with JL who looks a tad flush.

We will have many products never seen before on display in our studio, out in the parking area, on the side walk and in the covered patio area.


Mark Suess, designer of the outdoor teak collections, beamed when Arizona Governor, Janet Napolitano commented on the beauty of his work. (Not sure if either will be at the studio, but hey, the old teak door in the background will be on display).
Its hard not to think of a beatiful fall weekend with out the mention of football and of course America's Team. Yes, the Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones. Well, maybe some players from the Fountain Hills High School football team will drop in.
Refreshments will be served.
I can't say with any certainty there will be any celebrities or dignitaries dropping in but as more and more people hop on the "Eco-Train Express", you never know who you may run into at our up and coming new location.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Global Surroundings Celebrates 10 Years As Eco-Friendly Furniture Manufacturer.

Fountain Hills, AZ. November 7, 2008 -- Global Surroundings, LLC

Global Surroundings is pleased to announce the 10th anniversary as a manufacturer of eco-friendly reclaimed teak furnishings. “When we started in 1998, we set out to make unique and high-quality furnishings that happened to be made of reclaimed teak wood,” said JL Jackson, Founder of Global Surroundings.

“Over the last several years people have seen the climate changing and they want to do their own part to help minimize the environmental impact of cutting down the rainforest. Using reclaimed wood slows global warming,” said Jackson.

“Although other manufacturers have followed our lead and ventured into the eco-friendly spirit, our products are unique,” said Jackson. “We have the top designs that are incredibly comfortable and most importantly in today’s economy, we provide value and lasting heirloom furniture that can be passed on for generations.”



JL and Jay at the original factory in 1999.

To celebrate their 10th Anniversary, Global Surroundings will be holding an open house in their new design studio in Fountain Hills, Arizona, November 14-15th.

“People are looking for a relaxed, comfortable environment with a commitment to sustainable living for generations to come,” she said. “We have been promoting sustainable furniture solutions for 10 years now in residential and commercial applications. Now just in the last few years, our discerning clients are appreciating eco-friendly furnishings without sacrificing design and comfort.”

The new Design Center is located at 16730 East Palisades Boulevard, Suite 107 in Fountain Hills, (next to the Goodwill Center). The Open House will be November 14th and 15th from 9:30AM-5:30PM.About Global Surroundings, LLC: As the global leader in ecologically friendly furniture,


Global Surroundings is a designer, manufacturer and importer. JL and Jay Jackson founded Global Surroundings in 1998 after living and traveling several years throughout Southeast Asia. They purchase old teak homes in Java, Indonesia.


Global Surroundings builds new furniture from old wood and woven resin fibers without damage to the rainforest or the people’s homeland.


Contact: JL Jackson, Global Surroundings LLCPh: (480) 543-8888