When my cousins and I would visit my grandparents’ house, the five of us would walk over to the nearby school and playground. Like most kids, we knew how to make each other laugh (I mean, really belly laugh) with small dares and ways to keep the youngest at bay.
This was back in the days when the hard earth was your landing pad, sharp metal edging was on the really tall slide, and the swings could send you flying feet into the air as the swing-set poles thudded around in the ground.
The swings were a favorite because all five of us could do it at the same time. Between the underdogs and showing off how far we could jump, I can’t forget swinging to the highest arc. I’d feel fear creep in, the chain do a small gitty-up, and then POW! my stomach would drop! Oh, that could make me scream and laugh all at once.
Over the past few months, we’ve been forced to slow down.
A lot can happen when we slow down.
For me, I’ve remembered simple things like being on the playground with my cousins and I’m reminded how much fun there is to have in life. How simple acts like swinging on a swing make me feel alive.
There’s no good reason such lighthearted moments should only be for kids.
So, while these hanging chairs (below) won’t get you 10-15 feet off the ground or cause your stomach to drop, they will keep your heart light and a smile on your face.
Having your home’s outdoor space be a place that brings you joy is what Topiarius does.
Especially now, as we spend so much more time in our homes, you have every reason to need this and make it happen.
– Sara J-S
TOP LEFT: Birch Lane Briaroaks Hanging Rattan Swing Chair TOP RIGHT: Paola Lenti Adagio Swing MIDDLE LEFT: CB2 Hanging Pod MIDDLE RIGHT: Eureka Hanging Chair BOTTOM LEFT: Expormim Nautica Outdoor Swing Chair BOTTOM RIGHT: Dedon SwingMe
Update: Serena and Lily have a very similar version to what Birch Lane had.