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.

HD Boutique, Miami, FL. Sept. 17-18

We are pleased to partner at the HD Boutique with the world leader in spa design and planning, Da Vinci Design Associates International. With a 20+ year history, and well earned reputation, of working in the 4 and 5 star resort industry, Robert Langdon’s vision and understanding of the fast growing Spa and Med spa industry, has led to the formation of Da Vinci Design Associates.

Here is a brief note from Mr. Langdon:

Please visit us at booth #966 at the up coming HD Boutique Expo 2008 in South Beach, FL. Come see our exclusive & newest line of the nations ONLY "Reclaimed Teak" program. A totally "Green" process of having beautiful hand-made teak indoor/outdoor furniture without the necessity of harvesting any trees. Da Vinci Design Associates will be happy to also review your proposed property for any and all Spa or Wellness Equipment, Design or Spa Training needs. We look forward to seeing you at the show.

Robert Dean Langdon
President/CEO

So if you are looking for Global Surroundings at the HD Boutique, make sure to look for the sign of Davinci Design in booth # 966 and you will find JL and our eco-friendly furnishings for the contract/commercial market.

New Products for HD Boutique

We will be introducing the stunning line of the Bellasera Collection at the HD Boutique show in Miami next week.

This collection was introduced in Las Vegas in May. However, we have now introduced this in a darker stain with a wire brush finish to give it more a distressed look to it.

As more and more projects go in the direction of LEEDs and sustainability, it makes alot of sense to incorporate our eco-friendly, reclaimed teak furniture into these projects.

Stop by our booth # 966 and see this exciting line and our new woven resin and reclaimed teak line that will sure be adding to the "green collar" industry.

HD Boutique Show - Miami, Florida

Global Surroundings To Debut Eco-Friendly Furniture at HD Boutique.

Miami Beach Convention CenterBooth # 966Miami, FL, 2008
Global Surroundings Introduces Eco-Friendly Furniture at HD Boutique Expo.

Miami, FL. Sept 5th, 2008 -- Global Surroundings, LLCGlobal Surroundings will be introducing the world’s first eco-friendly, woven resin and reclaimed teak furniture line at the HD Boutique in Miami, September 17-18th.

“After our huge success introducing our products at the HD Expo in Las Vegas, we felt the HD Boutique was the perfect venue to display this unique collection to the southeastern US and all of the Caribbean islands,” said JL Jackson, President of Global Surroundings.

“Contract and commercial applications today are demanding the products going into the projects be eco-friendly and sustainable and our furniture delivers”.

“We are pleased to partner with Global Surroundings on this fashion forward collection”, said Johan Yang, Vice President of Viro Fiber, manufacturer of the woven resin. “Viro Fibers are specifically designed and engineered for outdoors using non-toxic, 100% recyclable materials”, said Yang. “Incorporating reclaimed teak into their designs with the Viro continues the theme of sustainable furniture design.”

“Consumers today are conscious of the products they utilize at high-end resorts, hotels and restaurants,” said Jackson. “The reception on The Palisades Collection was overwhelming at the HD Show and we are confident the HD Boutique will be similar. This market is clearly asking for sustainable furnishings with cutting edge design”.

“Climate change around the world is real and it is happening every day,” explains Jackson, President. “The furniture industry historically has been responsible for harvesting our forests.” We are at the forefront of the movement to utilize reclaimed teak wood from old buildings in Indonesia.”

New Retailer in Durango, Colorado

Richard Brown, the owner of Artesanos has much more than your typical "Mexican" look in his store. There is such a variety of beautiful upholstered furniture and accents all stylized in an appealing store layout which is perfect for southwestern Colorado.

I especially like the extensive collection of rugs which from Turkey, Persia, Pakistan and the Caucus Mountains. Be sure to check out the various furniture pieces made of kilims also.

Of course, be sure to look at our Rusteaka Club Chair in the front window on 2nd Avenue, just one block off Main.

Be sure to ask about their design capabilities also.

Find out more here: http://www.artesanosdesign.com/aboutus.html
700 E. 2nd Avenue
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 259-5755

New Eco-Friendly Design Studio in Arizona

Global Surroundings Opens Eco-Friendly Furniture Design Studio in Fountain Hills.


Bob and Suzanne Nann along with JL and Jay Jackson

Global Surroundings’ Design Studio caters to interior designers for residential and commercial projects. Custom, made-to-order furnishing solutions for the high-end marketplace.

The design studio includes indoor and outdoor reclaimed teak furniture and recyclable woven resin furnishings.


Kathy Harrison, Sue De Marco-Lyons, Jim Johnson, Jody Johnson along with JL and Jay

On June 19th we had an open house to a select group introducing our new eco-friendly design showroom to the Valley.

Global Surroundings produces casual furnishings for sustainable living. If you have an elite clientele that demands unique designs, exquisite comfort and style while respecting the environment, then you have found the perfect solution.


Sari Roth-Roemer, Kristin Coons, Shelley Akers,

Our primary business is selling to top retailers nationwide. This design studio will not compete with those retailers. We will only carry high-end, custom, made to order furnishings you will not find in any store.

Substantial Designer Discounts! Global Surroundings, Design Studio will be open by appointment by calling Jay @ 480-543-8889 or or JL @ 480-543-8888 or by email at jay@globalsurroundings.com.

Located at: 16730 East Palisades Boulevard, Suite 107. Fountain Hills. (next to Goodwill Center).
We are open by appointment and or by chance. This fall we will have an official grand opening through the Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you,

Jay & JL Jackson


Master Chef John working his magic behind the counter.

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.