We sell stunning rattan furniture made from synthetic rattan. It’s a look you’ll adore. But what’s the history of rattan? How come it’s so popular, where does the natural version come from, how is the synthetic version made? So many questions… so let’s answer them all for you. If you’re in the market for some […]
Do you love garden dining? Roll back time a couple of decades and alfresco dining wasn’t a ‘thing’ in the UK. Now it’s a really big, popular thing, a pastime loved by millions. The covid pandemic means more of us than ever are staying at home in the UK for our holidays. The thought of […]
You love the on-trend pale and dark greys dominating the garden furniture scene right now. You want to create a gorgeous outdoor entertainment area where everything matches, so it looks like a smart, stylish outdoor room? You need Wroxham garden furniture from our good friends at Norfolk Leisure. Let’s take a look at your choices, […]
Are you searching for a best selling firepit? Here you go. Meet the lovely Happy Cocoon Round Fire Pit in Black. OMG! It’s just beautiful, and that’s just the start of the story. Fresh from the Netherlands, it’s a design our customers are finding hard to resist. Here’s everything you need to know about a […]
It’s all change! You might have heard about the latest interior design trend called ‘maximalism’. The same goes for garden trends. There’s a hot trending fashion for garden maximalism, too. So what’s it all about? Indoors or out, maximal design is the opposite of minimalism. Have you noticed the way women’s clothing has quickly changed […]
Can I light a fire pit under my gazebo? Some people say fire pits are not safe to use under a gazebo… and they’re mostly right. If you’re burning wood or charcoal, it’s very dangerous to light a fire pit in any kind of enclosed area thanks to the risk of breathing in carbon monoxide. […]
You love that unmistakeable burger flavour. You adore cooking outdoors. But you’re not really into meat or fish. You need veggie burgers. There are thousands of recipes online, but here are three we’ve tried, which we think taste absolutely fabulous. This time we’re featuring Jamie Oliver’s brilliant recipe. Thanks, Jamie, for the inspiration and the […]
Have you checked out the Florenity Verdi collection? Everything in the range is just gorgeous. The colour scheme is fresh. It’s all beautifully made. It complements an alfresco lifestyle really well, with all sorts of lovely garden furniture and cool garden entertainment choices. But the thing we love best of all is this: You can’t […]
So you can cook on a chiminea. Cooking on a Mexican clay chiminea is very easy and the results are awesome. Our friends in Devon have given it a go for the first time, cooking a couple of veggie burgers on their new Mexican clay chiminea. They’ve sent us photos and a story, so let’s […]
“We all bring chairs into the street to spend time with our friends and neighbours. It’s been happening as long as anyone can remember.” José Carlos Sánchez, Mayor of Algar, Spain. In 2021 a small Spanish village decided to seek UNESCO recognition for the tradition of ‘charlas al fresco‘, which means ‘outdoor chats’. It might […]
