November 29
Outdoor Chat Tables perfect for the "Outdoor Living Room"
We are pleased to introduce this new Rusteaka Chat Table. At 42 inches square it is the perfect table to complement the Rusteaka Club Chairs in an "Outdoor Living Room". Made of reclaimed teak wood with a Varathane applied to the top of the finish, this table is a great addition to a Tuscan themed backyard or restaurant.
It is higher than a typical coffee table and lower than a dining table, making it perfect for eating and drinking from your favorite club chair, like the Rusteaka Club.
The Rusteaka Chat Table with Slatts on top for rain to go through.
November 16, 2007
Tuscan Style Table and Chairs Perfect for Contract Projects
Recently we introduced the Tuscano Round Table and Bellasera Benches. Made of fiberglass reinforced cement with a rustic patina applied, the Tuscano Table is perfect for the project that requires an old-world feel with the materials that will last up to the rigors of a commercial project.
The Bellasera Benches are perfect for dining around the table or work great around a firepit outside. Made of teak wood, the Bellasera Benches are not only beautiful but practical too.
October 15, 2007
New sized Lawas Bench Introduced
By popular demand the Lawas Bench has been made in a new smaller depth to accomodate entry ways and areas that do not have room for the original Lawas. The painting and overall design remains the same. This has our dark stain with a wirebrush finish. The carving is uniform and the painting has friendly earthtones.
The stain has a Varathane sealant over the top to be left outside.
This is a great bench around a golf course.
October 7, 2007
Photoshoot of Mark Suess Collections -
The photoshoot the weekend of October 6th was a huge success with many thanks going to the assistance of Photographer Chad Duxbury, and Valley Commercial & Residential Realty, for the use of the spectacular old world tuscan estate in prestigious FireRock Country Club of Fountain Hills, Arizona that is for sale.
We knew the Mark Suess Collections were a hit from the incredible success of the Chicago Casual Show in September. By providing the atmosphere to place the Mark Suess Collections into, they really complimented the look of this beautiful mulimillion dollar home.
The photoshoot the weekend of October 6th was a huge success with many thanks going to the assistance of Photographer Chad Duxbury, and Valley Commercial & Residential Realty, for the use of the spectacular old world tuscan estate in prestigious FireRock Country Club of Fountain Hills, Arizona that is for sale.
We knew the Mark Suess Collections were a hit from the incredible success of the Chicago Casual Show in September. By providing the atmosphere to place the Mark Suess Collections into, they really complimented the look of this beautiful mulimillion dollar home.
September 24, 2007
Chicago Casual Show Review - "Best of Show"
The introduction of the Mark Suess Collections was a huge hit. Many retailers and members of the media pronounced the Mark Suess Collections, "Best of Show". "Stunning, Beautiful, the most gorgeous outdoor furniture I have ever seen", were some of the comments overheard during the wine & cheese reception at the show.
Chicago Casual Show Review - "Best of Show"
The introduction of the Mark Suess Collections was a huge hit. Many retailers and members of the media pronounced the Mark Suess Collections, "Best of Show". "Stunning, Beautiful, the most gorgeous outdoor furniture I have ever seen", were some of the comments overheard during the wine & cheese reception at the show.
Mark Suess, JL and Jay Jackson at the Chicago Casual Show.
September 7, 2007
Chicago Casual Show - Special Reception
Monday, 3-6 pm, Booth 9052, 8th floor.
We will be having special wine & cheese reception introducing Mark Suess and his new collections in our booth. Meet Mark and learn the inspiration behind the unique, beautiful teak collections. Discover the best designs in outdoor living.
Chicago Casual Show - Special Reception
Monday, 3-6 pm, Booth 9052, 8th floor.
We will be having special wine & cheese reception introducing Mark Suess and his new collections in our booth. Meet Mark and learn the inspiration behind the unique, beautiful teak collections. Discover the best designs in outdoor living.
Tuscano Club Chair designed by Mark Suess.
August 25, 2007
Mark Suess Collections - He does it again....
Mark Suess Collections - He does it again....
Mark in Bali, Indonesia.
Mark Suess has been designing furniture for years. I believe his latest collections created exclusively for Global Surroundings is his best work ever.
We are fortunate to unveil his newest collections at the Chicago Casual Living Show September 17-21. We will be in Booth 9052 on the 8th floor. Monday, September 17th we will be hosting a reception from 4-6 pm introducing his latest collection.
Distribution will be very limited on these exciting new collections. Here is the press release :
Global Surroundings, LLC Introduces Mark Suess Collections Teak Furniture.
More details about the upcoming show: http://www.globalsurroundings.com/marksuesscollection.htm
We are fortunate to unveil his newest collections at the Chicago Casual Living Show September 17-21. We will be in Booth 9052 on the 8th floor. Monday, September 17th we will be hosting a reception from 4-6 pm introducing his latest collection.
Distribution will be very limited on these exciting new collections. Here is the press release :
Global Surroundings, LLC Introduces Mark Suess Collections Teak Furniture.
More details about the upcoming show: http://www.globalsurroundings.com/marksuesscollection.htm
July 15, 2007
Head West Young Man, Head West.
Head West Young Man, Head West.
Lounging in the comfortable Rusteaka Club Chair in Glacier National Park.
After many years at various trade shows and meeting many end users and retailers, many people have said our stuff would really work in the high end ski communities in the Rocky Mountains.
So early July I decided to head to Montana and work my way all the way to New Mexico. Here is just a list of the some of the high end areas I was at starting in Montana: Bozeman, Missoula, Kallispel, Big Fork, Whitefish, Big Mountain and Big Sky.
I then traveled to Jackson Hole, Wyoming where I saw first hand how the Billionaires are truly pushing out the Millionaires. I was fortunate to say with a friend who "house sits" a wealthy guys home in Teton Village and his 100 acre estate next to the ski mountain. The neighbors are the Waltons, Duponts, Carlsons and others.
The big growth for our furniture appeared to be on the west side of the Tetons in eastern Idaho. Many world class resorts for golfing, fly fishing and skiing are popping up everywhere in what was once farm land.
Heading further west brought me to Ketchum, Idaho, home to Sun Valley. The theme started to resonate home by now how global warming is shortening their ski seasons and affecting their quality of life in the mountains. When I explained how eco-friendly our reclaimed teak furniture is, retailers really started to take notice.
From Idaho, I pointed the minivan south with my full load of samples in tow. Salt Lake City, Utah was a good fit for our indoor and outdoor lines. The same in Park City where the 2 to 10 Million dollar estates are growing like weeds. Similar growth in Deer Valley all the way to Heber City.
Next came Colorado, the granddaddy of high end ski communities. Some areas in Colorado I covered were: Frisco, Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Vail, Beaver Creak, Edwards, Eagle, Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Aspen, Crested Butte, Gunnison, Montrose, Ridgway, Telluride, and Durango.
So early July I decided to head to Montana and work my way all the way to New Mexico. Here is just a list of the some of the high end areas I was at starting in Montana: Bozeman, Missoula, Kallispel, Big Fork, Whitefish, Big Mountain and Big Sky.
I then traveled to Jackson Hole, Wyoming where I saw first hand how the Billionaires are truly pushing out the Millionaires. I was fortunate to say with a friend who "house sits" a wealthy guys home in Teton Village and his 100 acre estate next to the ski mountain. The neighbors are the Waltons, Duponts, Carlsons and others.
The big growth for our furniture appeared to be on the west side of the Tetons in eastern Idaho. Many world class resorts for golfing, fly fishing and skiing are popping up everywhere in what was once farm land.
Heading further west brought me to Ketchum, Idaho, home to Sun Valley. The theme started to resonate home by now how global warming is shortening their ski seasons and affecting their quality of life in the mountains. When I explained how eco-friendly our reclaimed teak furniture is, retailers really started to take notice.
From Idaho, I pointed the minivan south with my full load of samples in tow. Salt Lake City, Utah was a good fit for our indoor and outdoor lines. The same in Park City where the 2 to 10 Million dollar estates are growing like weeds. Similar growth in Deer Valley all the way to Heber City.
Next came Colorado, the granddaddy of high end ski communities. Some areas in Colorado I covered were: Frisco, Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Vail, Beaver Creak, Edwards, Eagle, Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Aspen, Crested Butte, Gunnison, Montrose, Ridgway, Telluride, and Durango.
The large scale cabins and lodges are perfect for our Rusteaka look.
Heading south again brought me to Santa Fe and finally Taos New Mexico where our versatile furniture complimented the pueblo style very well.
After leaving Phoenix the end of June, I drove to Texas and then north to Minnesota. After leaving Minnesota I headed to the mountains and within 5 miles of Canada in Glacier National Park. From there I drove all the way to New Mexico and finally headed back to Phoenix.
8000 Miles and 5 weeks on the road. A trip of a lifetime. Time to rest.... Well, at least till September when I head off to Chicago promoting our new line of Mark Suess Collections at the Chicago Casual Show.....
Up a creek with more than a paddle.
June, 25th, 20007
Furniture the size of Texas.
Although We have been working with the Don Bennett and HC Haynes as our sales Reps in Texas and surroundings states for over a year, I still wanted to write on our blog what a wonderful job they do for selling to retailers in both indoors and out.
Their expertise and knowledge is unrivalled and we truly enjoy our relationship with them both. I wanted to include this Press Release, albeit a bit over due.
Global Surroundings, LLC Announces Bennett & Haynes as new Reps.
Scottsdale, AZ. September 1st , 2007 -- Global Surroundings, LLCGlobal Surroundings announces the hiring of Bennett & Haynes as manufacturers sales representatives to their sales organization.
“Don Bennett and HC Haynes have over 70 years of sales experience between them in selling both indoor and outdoor furniture”, explained Global Surroundings owner, JL Jackson. “Our partnership with them is important because not only do they know Texas and the surroundings states so well, but they also sell into both the indoor and outdoor markets.”
“We are grateful to have the experience and support of both Don and HC on our team”, said Jackson.
Bennett & Haynes’ territory includes Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. Don Bennett is located in Dallas, TX. Phone: 972-771-5290 and HC Haynes is located in Austin, TX. Phone: 512-327-6426.
About Global Surroundings, LLC: As the global leader in sustainable, 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. Contact: Jay Jackson, Global Surroundings LLCPh: (480) 543-8889 Fax: (866) 393-1307 jay@globalsurroundings.comVisit http://www.globalsurroundings.com/ for more information.PO Box 19927, Fountain Hills, AZ. 85269
June 13, 2007
Although We have been working with the Don Bennett and HC Haynes as our sales Reps in Texas and surroundings states for over a year, I still wanted to write on our blog what a wonderful job they do for selling to retailers in both indoors and out.
Their expertise and knowledge is unrivalled and we truly enjoy our relationship with them both. I wanted to include this Press Release, albeit a bit over due.
Global Surroundings, LLC Announces Bennett & Haynes as new Reps.
Scottsdale, AZ. September 1st , 2007 -- Global Surroundings, LLCGlobal Surroundings announces the hiring of Bennett & Haynes as manufacturers sales representatives to their sales organization.
“Don Bennett and HC Haynes have over 70 years of sales experience between them in selling both indoor and outdoor furniture”, explained Global Surroundings owner, JL Jackson. “Our partnership with them is important because not only do they know Texas and the surroundings states so well, but they also sell into both the indoor and outdoor markets.”
“We are grateful to have the experience and support of both Don and HC on our team”, said Jackson.
Bennett & Haynes’ territory includes Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. Don Bennett is located in Dallas, TX. Phone: 972-771-5290 and HC Haynes is located in Austin, TX. Phone: 512-327-6426.
About Global Surroundings, LLC: As the global leader in sustainable, 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. Contact: Jay Jackson, Global Surroundings LLCPh: (480) 543-8889 Fax: (866) 393-1307 jay@globalsurroundings.comVisit http://www.globalsurroundings.com/ for more information.PO Box 19927, Fountain Hills, AZ. 85269
June 13, 2007
OK, I have written in May after my trip to Indonesia and now I am just getting back to writing again.
After a few days on the road in California, I came home to my mail and opened the June issue of Casual Living Magazine. I was pleased to see 3 of our retailers won awards for 2007. Congratulations to Hauser's Patio and Rattan ( Most Fashionable Retailer), Paddy O'Furniture, (Best Use of Accessories - Multistore), and The Greenhouse Mall, (Best Outdoor Display - Multistore).
I especially want to thank Doug of Hauser's for believing in our company to include photos of our Rusteaka Collection on his floor with his beautiful pillows. Here is a photo: http://www.globalsurroundings.com/casuallivingjune07.htm
After a few days on the road in California, I came home to my mail and opened the June issue of Casual Living Magazine. I was pleased to see 3 of our retailers won awards for 2007. Congratulations to Hauser's Patio and Rattan ( Most Fashionable Retailer), Paddy O'Furniture, (Best Use of Accessories - Multistore), and The Greenhouse Mall, (Best Outdoor Display - Multistore).
I especially want to thank Doug of Hauser's for believing in our company to include photos of our Rusteaka Collection on his floor with his beautiful pillows. Here is a photo: http://www.globalsurroundings.com/casuallivingjune07.htm
May 20, 2007
In the middle of May, 2007 I made the trip to our factory in Java, Indonesia. I was fortunate to have the prominent designer, Mark Suess accompany me to work on the new outdoor line that Mark and Global Surroundings will debut in September at the Casual Market in Chicago.
Although we will not release information out on this new line until the show, I can only say that outdoor and indoor living has definitely merged into a beautiful and comfortable world.
Click here to see more of our trip.
In the middle of May, 2007 I made the trip to our factory in Java, Indonesia. I was fortunate to have the prominent designer, Mark Suess accompany me to work on the new outdoor line that Mark and Global Surroundings will debut in September at the Casual Market in Chicago.
Although we will not release information out on this new line until the show, I can only say that outdoor and indoor living has definitely merged into a beautiful and comfortable world.
Click here to see more of our trip.
