Outdoor furniture indoors: ingenious or an interior design faux pas?! October 22, 2024Caroline Lomax Have you considered bringing a garden chair into the dining room instead of buying a new one? What about swapping the cushions in the kids’ room with bomb-proof outdoor ones?...
How to enjoy your garden all year round (even in the UK winter!) September 25, 2024Caroline Lomax Have you shut the door on your winter garden, staying-in for the long wait to spring? Sunlight and fresh air make a huge difference to our mental and physical wellbeing in...
Need a sofa for a room with difficult access? 10 ways a bean bag sofa is the perfect fit September 22, 2024Caroline Lomax You’ve styled a fabulous attic room but can’t carry your dream sofa up the stairs. You love your brand new flat but you’re sitting on boxes because getting up to...
Grazing Tables for Summer Parties - Do They Work?! August 29, 2024Caroline Lomax I love party food that allows the host to relax (especially when that's me). But, it must still impress the guests with my culinary prowess — ideally looking considerably trickier...
Want outdoor furniture that lasts, outdoors? Don't sacrifice comfort! August 08, 2024Caroline Lomax Can outdoor seating to be seriously comfortable, without the need to cover it every time a rain shower threatens? Yes! The secret is in the fabric.
Throw a Gold-Winning Olympic Watch Party July 15, 2024Caroline Lomax The Paris Olympic Games open this summer on Friday 26th July - the perfect excuse for a party! Avoid sack races and Olympic Torch ice cream cones, and enjoy an Olympic garden...
How I found the perfect shape for Armadillo Sun bean bags July 07, 2024Caroline Lomax ...and why they're the comfiest chairs you'll ever sit on! I spent hours designing and making multiple versions of the Armadillo Sun bean bag chair to find the perfect shape...
Want a big sturdy chair for the beach? Bring a bean bag! July 02, 2024Caroline Lomax A deck chair is essential for the classic British trip to the seaside. But will it sink into the sand and tilt you out the side? Does it wobble precariously when...
Gaudy or glorious? How to choose colourful garden furniture May 22, 2024Caroline Lomax It’s easy to be frightened of strong colours and bold patterns in the garden and opt instead for muted neutrals. Here's my step-by-step guide to adding the colour you want into your garden...
Building a gravel patio: 7 essentials for sitting comfortably April 30, 2024Caroline Lomax With tables and chairs sinking awkwardly into the stones, can gravel be used as a comfortable patio seating area? Read my 7 essential tips for building a gravel patio that...
Why you don't want your outdoor cushions to be waterproof April 11, 2024Caroline Lomax Have you had enough of rushing outside to gather up the outdoor cushions at the first hint of rain? Choosing waterproof fabric might seem the solution. I disagree!
Want a garden great for entertaining? Ten expert tips for a party garden March 18, 2024Caroline Lomax If you love family BBQs and laidback garden parties, you'll want to make your garden a wonderfully inviting space for outdoor entertaining. Whether you are revamping your whole garden, or...