Toldo :: Canopy

Com a chegada do sol, tornou-se imperativo arranjar uma maneira de fazer sombra para o carrinho do Rodrigo. Claro que havia sempre a opção de comprar um guarda-sol, mas preferi algo mais personalizado (e mais barato). Inspirada nas barracas de praia, escolhi uma lona às riscas amarelas e brancas para fazer um toldo à medida. É alegre e funciona!
Now that the sun is finally here I had to come up with a way to provide some kind of shade for Rodrigo’s pram. Buying a parasol would have been the simplest option but I much rather have something more personalised (and cheaper). Inspired by beach huts I chose a stripey canvas in yellow and white to make a bespoke canopy. It’s very cheerful and it works!

(photos: Constança Cabral)

25 thoughts on “Toldo :: Canopy

  1. Maria says:
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    It's an excellent idea. It's very practical and it looks nice. I think it could be marketable, too. People could send you measurements for costumized items.

    Your floral arrengements are beautiful.

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  2. glumuke says:
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    Une excellente idée, comme toujours! C'est frais, efficace et j'aurais bien aimé y penser quand les enfants étaient dans leur landau. BRAVO!

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  3. miriam says:
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    que óptima ideia =))) eu fazia isto com uma fraldinha de pano presa de um lado ao outro… mas assim é muito mais bonito! quem sabe não faço para o meu mais novo que está quase a chegar ;))

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  4. Maria says:
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    I'd like to add that one has to consider UV readings during the summer months. In our region, the middle of Europe these readings between 11 A.M. and 3 P.M. can be rather high. A canopy can provide a much needed protection to preserve skin health.

    Maria

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