How to host a perfectly relaxed BBQ party June 24, 2023Caroline Lomax My tips for a stress-free British BBQ: keep it simple; keep it light; keep it relaxed! When the weather is sunny and we’re sizzling like sausages, then it’s BBQ party time!...
Outdoor Fabric Furniture - Your Questions Answered March 28, 2023Caroline Lomax Armadillo Sun's outdoor fabric furniture is comfortable, stylish and can be left outside all year. It's very different from the traditional garden furniture materials of wicker, wood, metal and plastic....
What To Get Done In Your Garden in March For A Delightful Alfresco Summer February 24, 2023Caroline Lomax 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...
Five Romantic Date-Night Ideas (without having to go out!) February 14, 2023Caroline Lomax 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...
Elegant Halloween decor for a frightfully good party October 11, 2022Caroline Lomax 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...
Can you put outdoor furniture on grass? August 24, 2022Caroline Lomax Are you planning an impromptu garden party? Perhaps you don't have a patio? Maybe you want to be able to sit in the sunniest spot in your garden? If you’d like...
Sun Loungers You Can Leave Outside? Yes, Really! July 05, 2022Caroline Lomax Welcome to a sun lounger that is soft, decadently comfortable, and rugged enough to handle the weather. Once eager testers have got over just how comfy, supportive and robust this new lounger...
Is Your Garden Ready For Guests? Five Steps to a Party-Ready Patio March 02, 2022Caroline Lomax My crocuses are out in force and there is a feeling of spring in the air. I am excited about gathering together friends and family again for al fresco dining...
Create a Beautiful Christmassy Garden November 25, 2021Caroline Lomax Who’s feeling unapologetically festive this year? Decorations are going up early and, I’ll admit it, I’ve had my first mince pie. When you deck the halls, don’t forget the doorstep and...
Bring the Outdoors in for Winter | Eight Ways to Use Your Outdoor Furniture Indoors October 18, 2021Caroline Lomax If you are looking a little mournfully at your beautiful garden furniture and furnishings, so carefully chosen and arranged over the summer months, why not give them a whole new...
Take a Seat for Lime Green - The Colour of the Chelsea Flower Show October 11, 2021Caroline Lomax We’ve just about stopped spinning from our week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. It was the Show's inaugural autumn appearance, and our first ever Chelsea experience, so we knew it...
Inspiration for Beautiful Garden Accessories July 27, 2021Caroline Lomax The RHS Flower Shows have returned with stylish ideas to transform your outdoor space. From contemporary garden décor to traditional artisanal planters (and a greenhouse I can’t get out of my head), there was an abundance...