Create your own backyard oasis

Sun., June 1, 2008

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Imagine a private getaway, with a cool libation at your fingertips, lush grass beneath your feet. The happy, heavenly trill of songbirds. Luxurious sunshine.Imagine a soothing sojourn where you might cleanse away the stress and tension that builds up throughout each hectic workday. What would you pay for such a slice of pleasure? A fat chunk of change, no doubt. As if you weren’t tense enough already!

Well, hold on there, Stress Monkey. There is an alternative, and it isn’t a budget-buster. You can actually create your perfect getaway in the comforting proximity of your own back yard.

Now try imagining a little bit more. Picture yourself on a slowly warming spring morning cradled in the soft cocoon of a well-crafted hammock. Nice, huh? The built-up stress and tension melt away from your body as your muscles slip into something a little more comfortable — pure serenity.

But not just any hammock is right for the job of serious relaxation. You need to find the one that best fits you.

Comfort is essential, but there are also durability and strength to consider. The HammockSource has got it all tied up on every count. The Greenville, N.C., company is the leading manufacturer of Hatteras Hammocks and Pawleys Island hammocks, and both sought-after brands include their own collections of 100 percent DuraCord hammocks. DuraCord, a fabric nearly identical to cotton in its sumptuous feel, is able to withstand the unpredictable weather of the great outdoors.

On the one hand, the Pawleys Island brand offers the comforting look and feel of the traditional rope hammock. It’s informal. Laid-back. Classic.

But maybe that kind of heavy casual just isn’t your thing — maybe style itself is your style. If it’s something more modern and sophisticated that you prefer, consider the Hatteras Hammocks Dreamer Collection (lots of cool blues and greens).

You just shouldn’t have to work so hard in order to relax. All you really need is a few minutes to spare, and a gently swinging slice of paradise. So stop imagining already, and start getting yourself into a hammock.

Rest assured, your life will thank you. For more information, visit www.hatterashammocks.com, www.thehammockcompany.com, or www.pawleys.com.

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