Garden Leisure
3 things NOT to do at your alfresco party!
Oct
You know what to do to create an alfresco party to remember. But what about the things you should definitely NOT do when celebrating outdoors? Let’s take a look at 3 things to avoid at your alfresco party.
One – don’t let your alfresco party go cold
Keeping your alfresco party cosy, day and night, means outdoor fun lasts for longer. British summertime can be unreliable. So if you want your party to go on and on, taking you and your guests smoothly from daytime to evening and late into the night, you need FIRE!
Real flames don’t just add warmth and comfort to an occasion. They also give you that magical effect, an effect that draws people in and gathers them inwards. Humans can’t help gathering around a fire, it’s in our DNA, and that means it makes an excellent focal point for a great time.
How to add fire to your alfresco lifestyle? There’s plenty of choice. A top quality metal chiminea provides a safe, enclosed way to enjoy an open fire safely, especially good if there are children and pets around. As does a clay chiminea. You can cook on a chiminea too, and some of the versions we sell come with their own barbecue grill, either fixed or separate.
Chimineas aren’t the only fire sources. How about a stunning Dutch fire pit like the one below, or a decorative firebowl?
Two – Don’t let the weather end your fun
Second, it’s important to keep people dry. A sharp summer shower can send everyone scurrying indoors, spoiling the atmosphere and breaking up good conversations. But when you add a gazebo to your life you can gather inside it while the rain patters above you, keeping the good times going.
We have some stunning gazebos for you. Everything from the really good quality pop-up version above – so much nicer than the cheap and nasty ones you get in some garden centres – to the ultimate in posh. Take the magnificent Runcton gazebo from Norfolk Leisure, an enormous structure designed to keep a decent-sized crowd cosy and dry. Use it as a disco tent if you like 😉
Then there are garden parasols and umbrellas. Create a flurry of parasols on the lawn for people to step under if there’s a shower. Groups of parasols in odd numbers – like three and five – look best.
Or add a couple of enormous cantilever umbrellas for even more shelter and a chunkier look.
Three – Don’t let discomfort send people home
Third, keep it comfy! If you’re the not-so-proud owner of a load of random garden furniture, none of which matches and none of which is very comfortable, think again. We have an enormous range of gorgeous garden furniture choices for you, all with serious comfort at their heart. But that isn’t all . It also happens to be beautifully designed, well made using the finest modern materials, and built to last.
We make it easy to create a well thought out, comfortable, practical entertainment space where people can relax, enjoy the occasion, and socialise in comfort for longer.
Can you see how well they all go together? It’s easy to get a ‘sorted’ look, a lovely matching look that complements the outdoor space and delights visitors.
Comfy + comfort + dry = heavenly alfresco parties!
Keep everyone at you place comfy, cosy and dry and your outdoor life will blossom. People will love the vibe, enjoy the look, and envy your wonderful outdoor life.
