The Bean Bag Blog

If you're like me you are getting excited about the summer and al fresco entertaining.  But, to be frank, some of the garden preparation that I know needs doing feels a little dreary and I've simply been putting it off!

Right now I'm ready to jump ahead to BBQs and cosy garden parties, but they will be all the more delightful for getting a few essentials done now. Luckily Lizzie, from The Rose Press Gardenis here to make gardening easy. We've recruited her knowledge and skills for the lowdown on essential gardening jobs to do this month. 

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Sometimes I want to be wearing the little black dress... but also my fluffy slippers! These are the times a date-night at home is just perfect - relaxed, cosy, but still oh-so-romantic.

Changing up your space – re-arranging furniture, adding accessories, dimming the lighting – can transform it from the day-to-day to something new and romantic. Here are my best ideas for creating a special date-night at home where you can be romantic AND relaxed!
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Looking for intimate seating for date night? Want to encourage relaxed conversation at a garden party? Need hassle-free solutions to sit family and friends for BBQ fun?

A bean bag chair could be your answer. It is the ultimate in versatile outdoor seating.

Unsure? Here are 12 ways you could use your bean bag chair that’ll take you through from January to December.

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Halloween is an excellent excuse to gather friends into the garden for one more outdoor celebration. If dripping fangs and squashed eyeballs bring you out in a cold sweat, ditch the gory tat and choose monochrome decor for gothic glamour.

I've picked out seven perfect accessories for a tasteful Halloween garden party.

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