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 […]

How cool are these firepits?

cool fire pit

A garden fire pit is a wonderful thing in autumn and winter, also great fun for keeping you snug outside in spring and on cool summer nights. It’s an all-year all-rounder for outdoor entertainment. If, like almost every human being on our lovely blue planet, you love the look and feel of a real fire, […]

How to make the most of your garden all year round

All year round garden

If you’re lucky enough to have a garden – any garden – you want to make the most of your garden all year round. Covid has reminded us about the value of fresh air, something incredibly precious we didn’t always appreciate until we couldn’t get out into it. Those of us with gardens, however weeny, […]

Why you need a gazebo in your garden

Gazebo in the garden

The gazebo is one of the most popular items of outdoor furniture, an alfresco accessory that adds all sorts of extra magic to your garden. As well a sproviding lots of lovely shade and privacy, gazeboes have so many uses. Quality modern garden gazebos are made from special materials that repel rain and offer UV […]

Cool alfresco inspiration – Hire a hot tub

Friends having fun in hot tub

Here’s an idea for you. How about you hire a hot tub for your garden? Before covid, a garden was just a garden for many of us. The pandemic has changed everything. Nowadays we take a lot more care over our precious outdoor spaces and the last couple of years has seen us spending a […]

Bright alfresco ideas – Hire an outdoor cinema

Photo of friends at backyard movie night.

Hire an outdoor cinema and change your alfresco life for the better! We’re full of bright alfresco ideas. It’s a lifetime thing. We’ve always loved spending time outdoors, and we are constantly on the look-out for fresh ways to make outdoor life even more exiting and fun. So how about you hire an outdoor cinema? […]

Your chiminea maintenance kit

logs crammed into chimenea

So you’ve invested in a stunning cast iron chiminea, or a wonderful Mexican clay chiminea. Now you need a chiminea maintenance kit to go with it. Congratulations on a wise buy. You’re going to have such fun with friends and family! This post sets out the chiminea maintenance kit you’ll need to keep your chiminea […]

Your chiminea safety kit – Two essentials

fire safety

Chimineas, like fire bowls, fire pits, outdoor ovens, pizza ovens and BBQs, get HOT! Where there’s heat and flames there’s always a special need for safety, especially when you’re busy partying, when there are small children or pets around, and you’re enjoying alcohol with your food. Here are two chiminea safety essentials, a couple of […]

Is a chimenea safer than an open fire?

stunning firepit location

A chimenea, whether it’s made of clay or metal, works like a giant radiator. It gets very hot. An open fire also gets very hot. Which is safest? Is a chiminea safer than an open fire? Outdoor fire safety – Adults only? If you’re heading outdoors for adult-only entertainment an open fire is fine unless […]