Quality products for over 100 years Outdoor Umbrella & Furniture Welcome to Shelta’s 2016 / 17 Outdoor Furniture and Shade Catalogue. In furniture it introduces many new innovative, interesting and stylish products including 4/5pc Coffee / Casual settings, Casual Dinings, Modulars and Chat settings. New Releases for Season 2016-2017 Shelta’s new round wickers for 2016 include Gunsmoke and Vellum. Particularly take note of the new Kinley Modular and Casual 4pc, Aberdeen Casual Low Dining and Aberdeen Dining chairs elegantly matched to the new Lawrence (217 to 317cm) extending dining table. This is only one of four new Lawrence Dining and Coffee tables, all in attractive Parchment brushed powder coat finish. Shelta’s range of premium white (sand finish) powder coated furniture is greatly expanded with Inverness Corner Modular, Lina slings and Leura / Kingston teak trim combinations.Shelta is launching a completely new Naturalstone table range featuring new, aesthetically pleasing black aluminium T pedestals.
Shelta’s wide Shade range is even wider for 2016. Of particular note is our new flagship Cantilever, Asta, covered in Sunbrella acrylic canvas, coming in two very large sizes – 400cm Octagonal and 350cm Square. Loral combines a sleek, modern matt silver anodised frame with some new bright summery colours. So, whether furniture or shade, Shelta products are designed and manufactured to enhance outdoor living and in doing so help make entertaining a pleasure. Shelta products are made to be lived with and enjoyed day by day, to be comfortable, long lasting and durable. D.I.Y. outdoor table with built-in drinks cooler Learn how easy it is to make an outdoor table with a built-in drinks cooler that can become the focal point for all your get-togethers. Wicker is a general term for woven furniture and accents, not a specific material. The term is used broadly for any item woven from synthetic to natural hard fibers such as rattan, bamboo, seagrass and more. The primary material used to create wicker is rattan “vine,” which is actually a name for more than 600 prolicic climbing plants.
Some species can grow more than 300 feet in length—making rattan an abundant, sustainable resource. The production of wicker furniture often utilizes material from the entire plant: Peel, core, pole and all. When rattan’s outer skin or peel is removed and cut into thin strips, the resulting material is called cane. Rattan cane is used for weaving chair seats or wrapping joints on wicker furniture and is produced in many different gauges, ranging from carriage fine to the largest slab rattan. It has a natural glossy finish and does not accept stain or paint well, but is considered most beautiful in its natural state. Rattan cane packed in wet clay and allowed to season is known as Kubu or Kubu gray, due to its soft ashen color. Kubu rattan is exceptionally strong and is prized by furniture-lovers for its distinctive dusky shade. Reed is the thin, flexible material inside the rattan core. Most often used for basket weaving, it may also function as an ornamental element in wicker furniture.
Unlike cane, it has no natural finish and readily accepts paint or stain. Bamboo resembles rattan and is often mistaken for it. But unlike rattan, which is solid, bamboo has a hollow core. Bamboo also has distinguishing ridges where the leaves were attached, while rattan’s leaf nodes are not as pronounced. Made popular in 19th century England, willow or twig furniture is still crafted today, although the supple branches are now most often used in basketry. Willow can be soaked for flexibility and woven or bent to form graceful, rounded shapes. The term seagrass is used for a variety of flowering plants, such as water hyacinth, that grow in shallow coastal waters. Seagrasses are not related to seaweed but are more closely akin to the lily. Leaves are generally long and narrow, resembling terrestrial grasses. Banana leaf furniture is made from natural banana fibers that are dried, twisted and braided into a rope. The rope is then woven over a frame to create furniture and basketry that is handsome and highly durable.
Cowshed Spa at Soho House Cowshed is both a spa and an interior design junkie's paradise (much like the rest of Soho House). The rustic-chic space—home to five treatment rooms and six mani-pedi chairs—is decked out in Midwestern barnwood, crystal chandeliers, pristine vintage sofas and leather wingbacked pedicure chairs. While each of the spa's treatments are equally stellar, it's the Ultimate Pedicure ($75 for 75 mins) you can't miss out on. It exclusively uses only all-natural Cowshed brand products, with a special exfoliating drill brought over from the UK, which will whip even the worst winter toes into shape. This is followed by a relaxing leg and foot massage, hydration mask, shoulder massage and polish, to top it all off. North Siders know Cuticle isn't your average nail salon. The Uptown space is small and minimal, yet inviting—outfitted in stylish decor (think fashionable armchairs and sleek foot basins in favor of the usual massage chair). Prices are low, but customers return for the service, which is always flawless and clean.
You even get to keep your nail file at the end. Karen Gold Coast Nails Expect top-notch manicures and pedicures at this newly renovated, impeccably clean Gold Coast nail salon. Attention to detail is the norm here, which results in especially long-lasting, no-chip manicures. The fact that the salon stocks pretty much every nail polish color under the sun is also a win in our book. Reasonable prices, attentive employees and a clean setting make this salon stand out from the pack. The polish selection is huge, and customers are greeted with a smile and a beverage as soon as they step their tired feet through the doors. Be sure to check out the salon's mid-week specials if you want the most bang for your buck. Plus, book appointments online in a flash. Juko Nail & Skin Rescue Pampering is of prime importance at this Wicker Park salon that offers manicures, pedicures, lash and brow services, and waxing. A friendly, accommodating manager runs this staff of equally hospitable employees.
You get to sip on free wine while they work their magic. (This spot is also BYOB, so feel free to bring your own, too!) Fuga Salon and Spa You only have to go as far as Wrigleyville to feel like you've traveled worlds away. Over the last four years, co-owners Kristen and Antonio Favaro have been improving their Italian-inspired destination salon with classic spa amenities—an upstairs sanctuary with six treatment rooms, expert massage therapists, a marble steam shower and an espresso bar. Manicures and pedicures are nothing less than lovely, incorporating soothing organic scrubs and reflexology massage. It's clear they pay attention to details here. Nas Salon and Spa Wrigleyville's Nas (the Serbian word for "our") is the kind of salon where you're treated like family. The staff is made up of trained nail technicians, and the services range from nails to body treatments and microdermabrasion. This spot also gets major points for handing out street parking passes after 6pm and even free valet services during most Cubs games.
New Age Nail Studio Thanks to its BYOB policy, this Gold Coast nail spa is the perfect after-work spot where you can let your hair down. New Age caters to the Whole Foods set (at Whole Foods prices), with goods such as liquid gels (as opposed to abrasive acrylics) in 300 colors and vegan-friendly organic mani and pedi treatments. The organic SpaRitual mani/pedi, for example, is $85. The gender-neutral vibe means this place is good for guys, too. Balance Spa at Palmer House Hilton Seeking a luxurious mani/pedi? Balance Spa won't let you down. Slip on a comfy robe and sink into an oversized plush pedicure chair with a warm pot of tea. Both hand and foot treatments include a soothing soak, exfoliating scrub, paraffin dip and massage. An hour or two at this spot will leave you feeling extra spoiled. This stunning, eco-friendly Lincoln Park salon is well-known for its cut and color services, but the back room also boasts a newly renovated nail space. It’s cozy, charming and you’re usually offered some wine for sipping.
Nail services come with soak, scrub and clay treatment. Clean and chock-full of colorful polish options, this Lincoln Park salon is known for its friendly staff and good service. Crazy-affordable prices don't hurt either. If you’re in search of good manis and good times, head to Polish & Pour—an Old Town nail salon complete with a full-service bar. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, bachelorette party or catching up with a friend, this is a girly, must-visit spot. Expect to pay higher prices than average for salon services, but having a martini with your manicure is worth it—at least in our book. Head to this Lincoln Park nail salon Monday–Wednesday for a $35 mani-pedi special. Its polish selection is vast, the staff is friendly and they'll serve you beverages while you're being pampered. Pearl's also offers waxing, foot and chair massages, and you can book your appointment online for added convenience. Colette Salon and Spa Colette's has been a Gold Coast staple for more than 25 years.