Every week I couldn't wait for the weekends to come since I always go to visit my Aunt Maggie at her country home and spend some time with her, She has the same interest as me so we always ended up chatting about usual stuffs such as our view on religion, gardening skills and experiences, the art of Feng Shui and many other topics. When she is busy attending to her garden, I would just watch her at work and admire how beautiful and tidily kept her garden was. When she feels tired she would just sit and rest at the patio, where she kept a beautiful set furniture made out of teak wood.

The outdoor collection consists of one rectangular shaped table and six chairs. There is one small magazine rack at the side and another small table on which Aunt Maggie decorated with a golden-colored brass water bowl with colorful floating candles and flowers. The collection has intricate flowery designs and seemed flawless. Aunt Maggie and her family normally have breakfast at this area. During teatime, we often sit there to savor the delicious pastry that her daughter made and sip green teas.

I mentioned to her how her chosen collection of teak furniture seems to have plain simple designs, and yet they do not lack that artistic touch. She just smiled after hearing my appreciation.

"The best time to buy anything in this town is to go right before the festive seasons. There are a lot of patio furniture shops around town so you can go around looking for good bargains then, especially if you are looking for outdoor collections. But for this particular set, I purchased it online. I find it cheaper rather than buying at shops which offers almost the same design," She told me.

Thanks, I love to own some, but mum says she doesnt like the sharp, pungent smell of teak wood, I explained. What a pity. My mind recalled seeing some beautiful collections at the furniture shops in town. There were sets of elegant outdoor set, beach chair and side tables, shoe racks, leisure tables and beautifully crafted ornaments made of teak wood.

From her collection of teak wood furniture, I can see that Aunt Maggie likes her furnishings consisting of different styles. Her teak fixture ranges from classical designs to modern day arts to contemporary designs which frankly, I don't really understand. "Teak furniture are special because their beauty are unlike other fittings, they do their job well and they last longer than other types", Aunt Maggie told me. I nod, signaling my agreement. She also told me that her garden benches were bought online from the website also. The designs, like her other teak wood collections, are simple yet full of beauty

"Not to mention they are easier to clean and take care of also," She added.

The outdoor or exterior part of the house can be decorated with teak patio sets for the outdoors if chosen carefully. By using the right combination, it is possible to make use of the free outdoor space to beautify the outdoor part of the house and also the garden. Behind Aunt Maggie's house, she also has six teak wood chairs beside her swimming pool. In between the chairs there are small tables for convenience if the guests want to put anything on it. To provide protection from the sunlight, Aunt Maggie has put several big umbrellas for people to use. The chairs complete the swimming pool since it would be weird if there are no chairs to rest in besides swimming pools.

As I said, Aunt Maggie has some teak outdoor furniture placed inside her garden. These benches add to the overall beauty of the garden and make it more inviting for guests. Each piece of her fittings is special in their designs and makes her home look even better and more confortable.

Curiously, I asked her if she had used her knowledge of Feng Shui to place her pieces, since she seems to know a lot about the art. She acknowledge that she does use it when thinking how to decorate the inside and outside of her home. She makes use of her knowledge as much as she can so that her home can have a calm and balanced ambience to it. She generally believes that by doing so she can increase the luck of her family. But, she is careful to not use too much of it since it might create a negative effect instead.

Objects, especially fixtures, once properly placed according to the rules of Feng Shui can create good will and therefore bring luck to the people living in the house, Aunt Maggie said. Seems like her decision to attend classes and read books on Feng Shui has helped her in her effort to increase her family's luck.

Most people would choose teak furniture for their elegance and durability. It is a matter of personal preference. Other than that, teak furniture is known for their comfort, functionality and pleasing look.