Outdoor Living
Well summer’s nearly over and to be honest I never much noticed it had arrived! But let’s make the most of the last few weeks by using the garden to its full potential. Whether you have a lawn the size of a postage stamp or acres of grass outside, with a bit of careful planning and clever design we can all have a peaceful haven outdoors…
I can’t stress enough how lighting can make such a difference in your garden. From candles to string lights… get some now!
Throws are a garden necessity in the UK with our ever-changing weather!!
‘Think outside the box’ and use colourful jugs (above) for displaying freshly cut flowers
Rattan furniture and accessories are perfect for outdoor use and looks rather stylish too!
A colourful cushion will brighten-up even the smallest of spaces and won’t break the bank
All items can be purchased from Burford online.
posted by Emily
Filed under Furniture, Garden, Home Accessories, Outdoor | Tags: al fresco, cushion, deck chair, Garden, garden accessories, garden furniture, garden party, hammock, outdoor lighting, outdoors, summer, throw | Comment (0)Fresh Ideas for a Summer BBQ
I love this time of year- being able to sit outside in the garden of an evening with a relaxing glass of chilled wine. Long summer days are lush, so make the most of the good weather and invite friends and family round for a barbeque! I’m not just talking plain-old burgers and sausages though… it’s time to experiment and impress your friends. I’ve picked some starting points for you, below, which I’m sure you’ll agree look delicious! Let us know if you have a barbeque recipe you’d like to share?…
spiced mushroom ‘burger’, Channel 4 Recipes
Thai fish cake skewers, Channel 4 Recipes
beetroot, red apple and watercress salad, Jamie Oliver
marinated halloumi cheese kebabs, Delia Smith
posted by Emily
Filed under Food | Tags: alfresco, barbecue, barbeque, BBQ, BBQ food, BBQ recipe ideas, Garden, garden party, summer | Comment (0)A taste of Scandinavia…
It’s springtime now and we really ought to be planning a few garden parties, although the current weather is delaying plans somewhat! Nevertheless I am making Nordic House Shop of the Week this week, because I am in love with their beautiful outdoor candles!
Nordic House is a lovely online boutique specialising in Scandinavian inspired home accessories and gifts. Many items are limited edition pieces, sourced from Sweden, Denmark and the UK, so don’t wait around if you see something you like!
clear glass bowls, from £30 each
outdoor candles, from £10
hanging tealight bottles, £11.95 each
rusty metal hurricane lamps, £24.95 each
posted by Emily
Filed under Interior Design | Tags: barbeque, BBQ, Garden, garden parties, Home Accessories, home decor, Nordic, Nordic House, outdoors, patio | Comment (0)Owls with Attitude!
Just spotted these owls over on Sunday Times columnist, India Knight ’s blog and had to share the image with you! How fantastic do they look? Unfortunately no one is sure where this is located- any ideas?
