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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....

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.

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

info click here: http://www.biggame.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11&Itemid=5

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

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.

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

Design Studio in Fountain Hills

The sign outside our building.

The new design studio is taking shape now here in Foutain Hills. Each week the snowbirds are flocking south and with it the traffic and interest level keeps growing in our custom, eco-friendly teak furniture business.

We are right on Palisades. So close to the fountain you can see it just to the right of the chair.

Yes, she announces, we are open for business.

Hopefully with the election behind us, the people watching and waiting will realize the world did not implode and life will get back to normal.

The studio is unique because of the indoor and outdoor showroom area.

A glimpse of the many exclusive designs not found anywhere else in the world.


If you have decided its time to come and check us out, remember we are in the same complex as the Goodwill Center and the great dining of Terra Nostra.

Look for the Sandwich board out by Palisades. The city of Fountain Hills has really warmed to the businesses here and now allow the signage to direct customers to us.

Look for our upcoming celebration the weekend of November 14th. Check back soon. There will be a special announcement about it.

Eco-Friendly Cowboy Furniture

The Eco-friendly way is spreading to many different facets of living. When we look at where our rustic furniture fits into the US, many people associate us with the "Tuscan" look or the mountain lodge feel.

We also have had alot of interest from the Cowboy followers. I am not talking real cowboys. This is the wannabee weekend Wrangler. This is the oil exec. in Dallas that wants to escape to their ranch on the weekend and they want the Cowboy feel. The financial exec. on Wall Street that wants to escape to the Yellowstone Club for a little down time.

This is the Silicon Valley mogul getting away to one of Discovery Land's properties.

These wannabee Cowboys have shown a real interest in big, chunky look that will last for generations.

That is why we decided to introduce the outdoor Rusteaka Collection with a new look of leather with hair on hide.

Whether you have a hunting lodge in Colorado or a rustic ranch in the Hill Country, the Rusteaka Collection with leather will fit right in.

What do you think of the new look?

Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas - Upbeat Forecast Insight.

Hours away now from the Inaugural Barrett-Jackson Car Collector event in Las Vegas now and the mood is very upbeat. This event is held at the Mandalay Bay which is a top quality venue.

I am very impressed with the detail oriented team of people that Barrett-Jackson has on board. After many years of trade shows here in many different industries, I can easily say that this has been the best well run set up of any.

NO DOOM AND GLOOM HERE- The feeling around the set up area is of optimism. There is optimism because Barrett-Jackson has done this so many years with so much success in Scottsdale and now they have taken the next step to get out of Westworld with the rickety tents to this beautiful facility.

I can really envision new interest and new buyers coming from this upscale environment.

Yes, the overall economy is in some unstable times but its not felt here right now. People are spending money to be here and by the looks of the private jets flying today, it feels like the right buyers are in the area.

As I sat in our beautiful teak furniture in our booth this afternoon, I glanced around next to me. Just over one aisle was an entire lear jet. Yes, you read that right. An entire private Lear Jet on display for the discerning clientele.

Just in front of me was an entire Rolex watch booth which was next to a Ferrari booth and of course this high end jewler I can only hope my wife doesn't notice.

Should be some interesting days ahead.

I can only say how pleased I am to be involved with Barrett-Jackson and I can only say thank you Patrick the CFO of Barrett-Jackson for introducing me to this interesting crowd.


Here is our booth of both indoor and outdoor teak furniture at the inaugural Las Vegas show.

Eco-Friendly Home Building Products

(Door, flooring and furnishings made of reclaimed teak wood).

Today’s high-end custom builders are faced with many challenges. In these challenging home building times, one point is certain. New home owners want value and respect of their surroundings.

Live Fully, Tread Lightly.

Incorporating reclaimed teak wood into high-end homes simply makes sense for eco-friendly custom home builders. By going green you are actually reducing your overall carbon footprint.

(hand-crafted doors carved with reclaimed teak wood).

Using reclaimed teak wood is not “greenwashing”. For builders looking to be in line with the United States Green Building Council, (USGBC), working with our products continues with the theme of sustainable building concepts.

(Center island and bar stools made from reclaimed teak wood).

If you are looking to include green-collar jobs into your building concepts, then using reclaimed wood should be included.

(Fireplace in background and coffee table in foreground made of reclaimed teak).

What makes our products unique is that there is no compromise on quality. In fact, whether the home being built is striving for LEEDs or not, what is clear is these products will be absolutely stunning for the high-end, discerning clientele.

(Hand carved doors leading to the home theatre room made of reclaimed teak. Door in bathroom, below have reclaimed teak inside of a walnut framed door).

All products shown were developed by world renown designer, Mr. Mark Suess for his clients by our factory. Learn more about Mark Suess click here.

Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas

Global Surroundings introduces exclusive eco-friendly teak furniture at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Las Vegas October 16-18th.

"The Barrett-Jackson event in Las Vegas is the perfect venue to introduce the most exclusive outdoor teak furniture to the world", said Global Surroundings owner, JL Jackson. " World renown designer, Mark Suess set out to create a collection of beautiful, versatile furniture and wound up defining luxury casual design," commented Jackson. "The discerning clientele attending Barrett-Jackson appreciate the finer things in life and the Mark Suess Collections deliver."

(The Bellesera Collection, the most beautiful outdoor teak furniture in the world, will be on display).

"Barrett-Jackson has transformed into a must-attend event, with patrons from all over the world not only attending to witness exquisite collector vehicles cross the block, but to take part in the lifestyle elements that are just as much a part of the experience," said Craig Jackson, CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company.
"These new collections have the same grand proportions as today's luxury homes. The furniture supports the architecture and invites large-scale outdoor spaces to be lived in comfortably," Mark Suess explains.

(The Rusteaka Collection of reclaimed teak perfect for the Mountains, Texas and the southwest will be shown in Las Vegas).

Even in these uncertain financial times, high-end clientele continue to invest in tangible investments like collector cars and heirloom quality furniture that they can pass down in generations. Introducing these beautiful collections in Las Vegas is the perfect venue for us,” said Jackson.

Global Surroundings’ eco-friendly teak furniture will be on display in booth G10 at the Mandalay Resort & Casino from October 16-18th.
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 LLC Ph: (480) 543-8889 Fax: (866) 393-1307 jay @ globalsurroundings.com
Visit http://www.globalsurroundings.com/ for more information.

Click here to see the designs in Las Vegas. Bellasera Collection, Rusteaka Collection

PO Box 19927, Fountain Hills, AZ. 85269
Mandalay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas NV., October 16-18th, 2008
Booth G10

The Ultimate Outdoor Bed

Mark Suess, the prominent designer we have worked for many years has done it again. He developed an outdoor bed concept with our reclaimed teak wood that is simply stunning.

Pictured here is the headboard. There are teak side railings and of course a footboard with high pillars to go with the beautiful headboard.

You have to see this bed in person to appreciate the magnitude of these 4 teak pillars. If you are looking for an amazing outdoor bed that no one else in the world will have, come to our design studio in Fountain Hills, Arizona and see it first hand.

The posts are almost 9 feet high and 9-10 inches across with beautiful flower detailing.

Simply amazing hand-crafted detailing.

To see a private showing, call my cell at # 480-543-8889. Thanks, Jay

HD Boutique Miami

JL just returned from Miami after introducing our eco-friendly furniture to the contract/commercial market of Florida and the Carribean countries.

The response was huge for our unique products. Trinidad, Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico, The Dominican Republic and many other places showed tremendous interest in our products.

Many hotel and resort operators are really talking about LEEDs and the US Green Building Council. We have been on this push now for 10 years and now its finally hit mainstream.
The Palisades Chair with Viro Woven resin and reclaimed teak was a huge draw at the show.

With the current economy some of our residential business has slowed. This is a welcoming new direction for us. Watch for us to be introducing many new products of both teak and woven resin for the contract/commercial market in the coming months.


The Bellasera Collection was introduced with a wire brush finish. This unique design is perfect for lobbies in high-end boutique hotels.