Known as the Globo Royal Hanging Chair, the Rolls Royce of the Hammock furniture has truly arrived. In fact, it is so large that it can fit two people quite comfortably.
However, such is the comfort offered by (what in effect can only be described as a hanging sofa), it may be best to simply hang it inside to make the most of it all year round; we thought about hanging it in a room with large ceilings, overlooking a well manicured garden or even near an indoor swimming pool. After all, with a pretty poor summer performance weather wise it can offer hours of comfort on those lazy weekends when it’s simply too miserable to venture outside.
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A handy piece of technology for those of you who love to throw outdoorsy parties should invest in the Outcast System from Soundcast. It’s a completely wireless outdoor entertainment unit which uses wireless technology to send iPod audio from a transmitting dock to a freestanding speaker.
With its weather-proof design, the Outcast System is perfect for use outdoors. It can also be used around the home and can be placed within a range of 100m to the iCast transmitter that accompanies it. You won’t even have to worry about how long the system will last as it can provide 10 hours of playback time once charged!
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In the context of gardening services, this came as a surprise to me:
“In a climate where consumers are choosing to make the most of their home and assets, some specialist recruitment agencys for high calibre domestic staff, have seen a 25% year on year increase in demand for gardeners.”
In these times of credit crunch and financial squeeze it’s surprising to say the least. Nonetheless, Stephanie Rough, of domestic staff agency Greycoat Placements Director says:
“Employing a gardener is no longer the preserve of the wealthy. Many of us lack the inclination or have such sophisticated aspirations for our gardens that we end up in desperate need of help. The recession has also meant that homeowners who might have previously had time to tend to their green spaces, are no longer able to do so, and require another pair of hands to maintain and enhance their garden retreats.”
Greycoat Placements will be exhibiting at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show from the 19th-23rd May.
The old English legend of King Arthur is one of romance, betrayal and bravery, and sculptor, Gavin Haslup has brought the legend alive with this rather unusual lake bronze sculpture of The Lady Of The Lake.
Slightly larger than ‘lifesize human dimension’ this piece will no doubt become a popular talking point and turn your lake into something a little more mysterious!
There are just 10 available with a price tag of £14,500. Purchase from Garden Of England Bronze Sculptures.
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There’s been a fair amount of controversy over outdoor gas heaters and fires and just how unfriendly they are to the environment and global warming.
But now there’s an alternative… established in Australia 2002, The Fire Company have been leading the way in terms of innovation and style when it comes to outdoor open fireplaces.
They are fuelled by a renewable modern energy (Denatured Ethanol - absolute alcohol/ Methylated Spirits), which burns clean and is virtually maintenance free.
Tower fire:
Size: H1403mm x W420mm x D420mm
Price: £3,755
It has a stainless steel burner and a toughened glass surround for safety.
