In a shocking turn of events, House of 21 guests Carla and Aran momentarily abandoned our Lago Di Como paradise for the distant shores of Rio de Janeiro. Their mission? To procure original Coca-Cola sun umbrellas from the Copacabana, a task of utmost importance to our discerning shade-seekers..

They returned with the umbrellas, as requested. Oddly, their expense report listed "diplomatic negotiations" and "cultural exchange programs." When pressed about the legality of their methods, they mumbled something about "international waters" and "what happens in Rio stays in Rio."

Rest assured, our design team is working tirelessly to incorporate these new accessories without compromising our commitment to citrus-based color schemes. In the meantime, the umbrellas make for excellent conversation pieces in our "Artifacts of Questionable Procurement" collection.