“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 […]
You know when a ‘proper’ garden designer makes plans for an outdoor space? Isn’t it amazing? They somehow manage to make everything go together so beautifully. The outdoor furniture looks perfect. Nothing clashes, everything flows. It’s all tasteful, all lovely to look at. They make garden designer skills seem easy. Sadly real life isn’t like […]
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 […]