Added the beloved day of August 30, 2008

We love being poolside whenever we can, or at least feeling like we're by the pool when no twinkling cerulean ripples are in sight. If you want to have a little boutique-hotel feel or poolside-cabana ambiance, we love Philippe Starck's Bubble Club chairs and sofas. Of course, our favorites are those in pristine white (other colors are available but they don't quite hit the cripsy-chic target). The best thing about them, aside from the clean design, is that they're durably chic and practical in construction. They're available at one of our FAVORITE online stores, Design Within Reach, which posted this informative ditty about them:

"The chunky yet lightweight forms of Philippe Starck's Bubble Club Sofa and Armchair recall classic Chesterfield styling in colorful, weatherproof, UV resistant, roto-molded polypropylene. Rotational molding allows the polypropylene to have consistent wall thickness, stress-free corners and a lightweight, durable build. Durable enough for use in public spaces, the fade-resistant set can be used indoors and out for upbeat lounge applications. Inset grooves alongside the seat provide water drainage. Manufactured in Italy by Kartell."

By the way, if you're interested in the equally chic white Luau Lamps sitting beside the Bubble Club arrangement in the photo, you also can find them on Design Within Reach.

- More info for Bubble Club
- More info for Luau Portable Lamps