This week’s blog is dedicated to outdoor living. Knowing how difficult it is to get a ticket to the Chelsea Flower Show, why not consider your own outdoor space and spruce it up for summer.
One of the best home improvements you can make is to enhance the outdoor living areas around your own home. Every day more people are discovering their own backyards and the fun and beauty they can find there.
Patio Furniture
Sometimes just a new piece of patio furniture can make a big difference and outdoor lighting can completely change the look and the functionality of your outdoor space. John Lewis has a wide selection of patio tables bringing style to your outside space. Below is an Image of the Eos Outdoor Collection by Mathew Hilton which has been designed exclusively for John Lewis.
Check out the John Lewis website to see their full range and outdoor living collection http://www.johnlewis.com/Home+and+Garden/Area.aspx
Whether a fun dinner with the family or a larger gathering for outdoor entertaining, cooking outside is always great fun. At John Lewis there is a wide range of Barbeques available to suit ever pocket. From as little as £15 you can purchase John Lewis’s BBQ Bucket or why not spend a little more and purchase the very smart the John Lewis Bistro Burner Barbeque for as little as £89.
Sit in the Shade
A new gazebo offers the perfect gathering place for friends and family. Check out the Garden Centre on line website where some great deals can be found. http://www.gardencentreonline.co.uk
A Personal favourite of mine is the Polenza Metal Gazebo presently available online at a discounted price of £139.99.
Lighting
Why not create that romantic feel and a to your outdoor dinning experience, by purchasing one of these lovely lanterns from Occa-home, check out their website, www.occa-home.co.uk I love the Vieux Bois white lantern which is a real bargain for a set of two at £93.
Decks and patios are the most versatile outdoor areas of all. They are durable multi-purpose areas where all kinds of outdoor activities take place. With a simple patio umbrella and a gas grill, you're ready for the good times. Check out the B&Q website http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/?_requestid=114328
Water features
Water features are a great way to make a dramatic impact on the look and feel of your outdoor living area. A fountain or even a soothing waterfall can help eliminate the stress of the day just by walking out the back door. A water feature doesn’t have to cost the earth neither. Some great deals can be found at Tesco.com prices ranging from £30 - £120 – check out the Tesco.com web site http://direct.tesco.com
I was particularly impressed that they have a solar powered water cascade at only £74.25.
A Lick of Paint
Sometimes all it takes is a lick of paint to spruce up your Garden Furniture, Cuprinol have a great range of garden paints and shades for your garden furniture, they have three new trends which are particularly delightful: Dusk Havan, Urban Exotic and my favourite; Home spun chic (visit the Cuprinol website to check out their full range) Below is an image of Home spun chic
Picnic with Passion
I just love JME products, in a previous blog I wrote about having a Jamie at Home Party, I thought Id share with you a couple of his picnic products which are my personal favourites and an irresistible purchase to impress your guests with when you invite them round.
Jacks top tip – unusual planters
Absolutely everything can be used as a planter, using your "imagination" is the key. Here are a couple of unusual ideas I spotted – so let your imagination run wild and save some pennies.
I hope you found my suggestions useful and enjoy hours in the sun weather permitting.
Until the next blog then………..
Jack
great blog Jack
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