by Danielle Frawley

Ann Roche Casual Furniture is a long-standing business in Shelburne that provides quality outdoor furniture, table umbrellas, an extensive line of Kasazza Kids furniture, privacy screens, and, as Roche herself puts it, "Everything you need to make the summer enjoyable." Almost 30 years ago, Roche offered one line of outdoor furniture: Telescope, and to date, there are now over 30 brands of furniture and more available. Roche says she loves all of the store’s lines.

Outdoor furniture is versatile and belongs in myriad places indoors and outdoors. Put it in the sun room, on the deck, out on the lawn in the front yard or back, and on a patio. The type of furniture ranges from sofas, love seats, "cuddle chairs," sectionals, bar tables and chairs, and beautiful long rectangular dining tables that fit a large family or several friends. The furniture is made in a variety of weather hardy materials: wicker, teak, and wrought iron. Not only does the furniture vary in material, it varies in price points making it easy to find just the right piece for your home and wallet.

Roche offer exquisite furniture and carries everything to go outdoors with it, including fashionable table ware, placemats, table umbrellas in every imaginable color, outdoor clocks, thermometers, cushion replacements, and outdoor rugs.

After viewing the beautiful and well-stocked furniture showroom upstairs, do not forget to see what is downstairs. Roche’s Kasazza Kids line is chock full of cribs, little chairs, couches, tables, bunk beds, and accessories to accompany the little tykes’ furniture.

Roche also complimented the hard-working staff: Lynn, Nancy, Matt M., Matt L., and Charlie. She added that the business would be nothing without the help of her husband and chief financial officer, Paul Roche.

Now is the perfect time of year for those outdoor picnics, dinners, and snacks with the ones you love. The sun is starting to warm the days and it is time to enjoy everything about it. Browse the Ann Roche Casual Furniture store on Shelburne Road or check out the Web site (http://www.annroche.com to see what is available for outdoor furniture and more, you will not be disappointed.