A Dash of Hammock Colour Just because we’re in the colder months of the year doesn’t mean that we need to surround ourselves with dark, drab colours. Cloudy, cool and overcast days can literally be brightened up by adding some whimsical, fun colour décor to our home and backyard.  And there is no item more fun and colourful for the home than a big, colourful Brazilian or Mexican Hammock. The pop of colour from such bright hammocks is ideal for outdoor decks, but can also be enjoyed indoors, especially with the aid of a hammock stand which means you can put your hammock anywhere you like. The co-ordinated colour schemes of Siesta Hammocks products lend themselves to a feast for...

Winter Hammock Reading Heaven "] Indoor Reading in a Hammock[/caption] Hammocks can be enjoyed all year round.  And yes, even during winter.  The Aussie sun is never far away, even if the temperatures drop.  So when you see some sunshine, get out onto the verandah, balcony or backyard in a sunny spot, take a throw rug with you along with a good book and a spill-proof mug of hot chocolate.  Then settle in for a suspended-in-the-air reading heaven experience in your hammock. It’s approaching the time of year when, under normal circumstances, holidays would be on the horizon. This week, we bring you our stay-at-home summer reading selection from Australia, for comfort and relaxation wherever you’ve chosen to hang your hammock...

The Hammock Inspiration When it comes time to brainstorm a great idea and really tap into your creativity, sometimes you need more than your regular office or classroom in which to do it.  That is why companies all around the world, including many creative agencies and even Google itself, create big colourful pod zones that look very similar to the kindergarten or primary school classroom.  Shapes, colours, innovative ‘fun’ furniture, portable blackboards.  It’s all designed to take the seriousness out of the proverbial writer’s block or big-idea drought and coax you gently into that relaxed space where creating is fun again. One way of creating such a space is innovative use of furniture, where the body’s posture doesn’t lend itself...

For all those bemoaning the end of their Easter holiday break, it’s time to get a little imaginative. Chances are that you went away somewhere to relax and unwind. Perhaps you travelled for many hours just to find your accommodation, then went outside to take in the view, found a hammock to jump into, and sighed as you relaxed in suspended hammock bliss, turning to page 1, chapter 1 of the very-long-novel-you-normally-don’t-have-time-to-read. And so the first day of your holiday was bliss, as was the second. But then you entered the time warp and all too quickly found it was the end of your trip, and you’re packing up again. Worse still, the holiday was too short to finish the very-long-novel. So...

The Indoor Hammock Idea As we get further into winter, our minds and bodies are drawn to the warm comforts of the indoors. And for those with a passion for home furnishings and innovative use of space, perhaps it’s time to put up a hammock. In the lounge. Yes we know – hammocks and the outdoors are virtually synonymous. But actually, a well placed hammock in your home is superbly inviting, especially if the weather outside is anything but. Hammocks hung inside are nothing short of spectacular if you happen to have high ceilings and beams from which to suspend them. But using a hammock stand can be a more flexible option, meaning you can place your hammock in any room...

We all love a bit of innovation on a known theme, especially when it comes to furnishing our homes, and particularly when entertaining friends and family on a deck.  The element of surprise at your next barbecue or outdoor dinner party can extend out beyond the menu with a twist on the usual outdoor furniture setting.  This can further be enhanced by some nice wine and a fruit and cheese platter to set the mood.  It does not matter if you have the best view in the world or simply in your beautiful back yard a hammock or hammock chair is what you need today. Picture this. The beams of your back veranda support the suspension of a myriad colourful hammock chairs hanging...

Hammock with a view It’s a fundamental human pleasure to find a beautiful hammock with a view lookout spot, and spend some time gazing out upon it. It has a way of relaxing our nervous system and is a simple technique for combating the stress we all tend to gather from everyday living. The longer we linger, the more our mind relaxes and drifts away from the worries of life. That is why it’s good to create the perfect atmosphere at the lookout spot to make it appealing to prolong your time there. And it’s why setting up a hammock or hammock chair in that spot is a great idea.  If you are lucky enough to have a home with...

I would guess that the average person doesn't think of a hammock as a serious sleeping alternative to a bed. In fact, I would even guess that 99% of people sleep on your run-of-the-mill mattress with springs and "the latest" in posturepedic technology. The truth is, sleeping in hammocks aren't just for an afternoon snooze or place to read a good book, they can and currently are used as a place to get your 8 hours in each and every night by some people. This is not because these people are hippies or lead alternative lifestyles, there are some great reasons as to why someone would sleep in a hammock every single night at home. Here's why: Sleeping in Hammocks...