The Tuscana collection features a classic old-world design with a solid, decorative cast side arm that is enhanced by the hand-applied antique finish. The unique blend of classical elements with the faux-leather, solid cast-aluminum seat and back was designed with comfort in mind and can be used with or without seat cushions. This collection is also available with an array of beautiful and easy-to-maintain sling fabric seating surfaces that will complement any elegant outdoor setting. It is shown with the new faux-leather, cast-aluminum tabletops. Contact: www.pridefamilybrands.com.

The sleek look of the Denver collection gives the feeling of resting after a fresh-powder run, even resting in the backyard during summer. The open frame, the clean curved design and the mesh fabric make this collection breathable and relaxing. The armed chair from this collection was featured in the Chicago International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™ Design Excellence Awards in September 2007. Contact: www.domila.com.

See for yourself: The Flamenco’s logs look real enough to have come from a tree. Its golden flames dance in your fireplace, lively and natural, while your ax stays in the closet. You’re spared any messy cleanup, free to enjoy your fire. The Flamenco gel log set is the next generation in fireplace log sets: more realistic than gas and more convenient than wood. Your home deserves a Flamenco. Contact: (828) 894-8383 Ext. 232 or Marilyn@Condar.com.

The newest versions of Vermont Castings’ Chateau series direct-vent fireplaces give the homeowner the ability to create the traditional look and feel of an authentic wood fire suitable for today’s family rooms and even larger great rooms. With classic andirons, a gorgeous log set and realistic flames, this classic 44- or 38-inch fireplace is the perfect centerpiece for a great room or formal dining room, but this series isn’t confined to one grand room. Contact: (800) 525-1898 or www.cfmcorp.com.

The Cal Flame Island Wave outdoor microwave oven is an all-weather, full-performance microwave with microthermal convection. It combines the capabilities of a ,000-watt microwave with 8,000-watt convection heat. Its noteworthy half-time feature cooks a meal in half the recipe’s original cooking time. A sleek, stainless-steel cabinet gives the oven visual appeal; an easy-to-read digital control panel makes operation effortless. Contact: (800) 225-7727 or www.calspas.com.

These patio-furniture covers are made of durable, 600-denier spun polyester. They feature a unique venting system (allowing moisture to escape while articles stay dry). They have an innovative strap-and-buckle system designed to keep covers in place even in windy conditions. They are waterproofed using a proprietary, eco-friendly, dioxin-free coating, and they are available in multiple designs with coordinating solid-color covers. Contact: (800) 672-8343 or www.budgeindustries.com.

Braxton Culler’s Limited Exposure furniture features moisture/mold/mildew resistant fabrics, grommeted seat cushions and 5 catalyzed wood- and paint-finish colors. This furniture is meant to be used on a covered porch, balcony or deck. Contact: (336) 885-986 or www.braxtonculler.com.