Even Porch Swings Can Wear White After Labor Day
Sep 24th, 2009 by Shari
So, as I was writing and thinking about all of those great times that we all had on our porch swings – or those of friends or relatives – which most of us have captured in pictures in our photo albums, I realized that all of them seem to have happened in the summertime.
Okay, I guess that’s logical, because that has always been the prime season for outdoor furniture. Just as there was an unwritten law that no one could wear white after Labor Day – and God help anyone who did – everyone automatically put their porch swings, gliders, rockers, lounge chairs, picnic tables, and patio umbrellas into their sheds or garages, or under outdoor furniture covers, at summer’s end.
But, wait! That no-wearing-white-after-Labor Day rule has long since been repealed. In fact, anyone who still adheres to it is now as much of a laughingstock as those who used to ignore it. So, why are we holding onto that old, out-dated notion that we still have to put away our porch swings when the leaves begin to turn? Some may say that the reason is obvious – that the furniture is outside, exposed to the elements, and most certainly cannot withstand the cruelest of them, which, of course, arrive in winter.
But – once again – wait! Talk about out-dated notions! While, surely, that was true of the porch swings that are immortalized in our photo albums, things have changed dramatically, especially at CedarStore.com. Sure, we have the beloved, classic wood porch swings, made from cedar, pine, oak, teak, cherry, and cypress; in fact, they’re more durable and beautiful than ever. But we also have swings that are constructed from synthetic wicker and polywood that are nearly indestructible, even if they’re left outside all year long; and they’re available with stainless steel hardware.
Furthermore, not only do we feature tons of styles and sizes, but we offer many of our porch swings in over a dozen colors – even the ones that are made of wood. We also deliver them free, and, in some cases, ship them within a few days of your order.
Indeed, we’re helping to break two rules in one fell swoop (or, swell foop, as I like to say). Now you can use your porch swing in the winter AND dress it in any color you wish, including white – uh, snow white, that is. So there!
Yours Outdoors,
Kathy
