Monthly Archives: February 2022

Go dramatic and large with an XL chiminea!

ASTERIA extra-large chimenea made of Chimalin AFC, inc lid & stand, natural clay

Small spaces require a small or medium chiminea. You could add a large or XL model to a small patio area but you’ll feel the heat… maybe far too much heat! It’s hard to imagine until you give it a go for yourself, but the amount of heat a clay chiminea, steel chiminea or cast […]

Check out our stunning collection of garden furniture

Garden furniture

Some people drag their indoor furniture outside on sunny days, giving their settee and armchairs an unexpected sunbathing session. While it’s a comfy choice, it’s far from ideal! Some make their own creative garden furniture out of ‘found objects’. Skilled people craft garden furniture out of wood or metal. Anything goes, really. But let’s face […]

Your Outdoor Party Checklist

It’s party time. You’re holding an alfresco event, where everyone will be out in the garden enjoying good company, food and drinks. Obviously you want it all to go smoothly, a party to remember, something the people you love will remember and talk about with a smile for years to come. How do you achieve […]

Two small chimineas and a fire pit

firepit

Did you know there’s a chiminea for every size an shape of outdoor space? Unless your patio is so small it only takes two people, the size of a king-size bed, you can probably enjoy all the magic of chiminea life for yourself. As long as there’s room for people to stand around it without […]

5 cocktails to die for – Yummy alfresco drinks

Friends and family Serving salad on a table at sunset. There is spaghetti Bolognese on some of the plates on the table. There are glasses of wine and other food on the table; everyone is having fun laughing and smiling

You’re holding an outdoor cocktail party. How cool. Can we come along? So what cocktails will you be serving? Do you have a list of cocktail recipes as long as you arm, or are you going to limit your creativity to a few super-cool mixed drinks you know everyone will love? Five seems like a […]