As we are slowly but surely heading into a much needed spring/summer most of us are thinking about the garden and what better way to decorate it than with this fantastic set of designer outdoor furniture by uber cool brand Made on Earth.
These two new particular sets are known as the Tia and Feri ranges and offers typically Indonesian weave – very stylish, contemporary and of course quality to last.
In fact, the founder of Made on Earth not only sources all the teak for his furniture to the standards of the FSC, he has also created effective partnerships with the developing countries where Made on Earth furniture is produced. The company donates fiver per cent of its profits to children’s charities in and around the areas of production in order to make a real difference.
Prices:
- Tia sofa £899
- Tia Chair £539
- Tia coffee table £299
- Feri dining table 160 x80 cm £375
- Feri armchair £169
We stumbled across these little beauties recently and simply fell in love with the design. If there is something the Scandinavians do very well it’s product design!
What you see is a porcelain sundial (that also measures the rain) that is actually 50cm tall and is extremely durable. The simple and elegant dial is made of tempered, see-through glass and in the centre the rain gauge is made of aluminum and frosted plastic (bit of a letdown that bit!).
It costs £99 so certainly won’t break the bank and it will add some character to a garden.
Buy it here.
Garden tranquillity is to be cherished and what better way than in one of these amazing garden retreats designed and built by specialist summerhouse manufacturer Scotts of Thrapston. They’ve teamed up with The National Trust to sell these luxury outbuildings which retail around the £9,495 mark.
There are two designs, the Reading Room, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s garden writing room at Monk’s House, her Country home in Sussex, and the Writer’s Retreat which is entered through a charming stable door and is the smaller of the two delightful buildings; it promotes a rustic and romantic style, with natural stained wood boarding inside and heritage style paints to the exterior.
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To celebrate National BBQ Week (26th May to 1st June 2008) celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has launched his own BBQ.
‘Whatever next’ I hear you say, but wait… this is a quality piece of garden kit! Look past the signed door (?!) and you’ll find a Five-Burner Wagon Grill crafted in full stainless steel featuring:
• four main burners beneath the large lower grill area
• a smaller upper grill level with ceramic grill which is used to crisp up food and keep it warm once cooked
• an additional fifth burner to the side provides a separate area perfect for using to make sauces and keep them warm.
Prices start from £349 and go up to £699 and strong PVC and Vinyl covers are available to purchase separately
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Welcome to the Kensington FX500 ‘Speaker To Go’ – a very cool portable MP3 player that can easily be stored away in your suitcase and blare music at you whether on the beach, at a festival… or just lounging in the garden this summer.
You’ll be pleased to know that it’s compatible with ALL MP3 players and has a thin, shock-absorbent case, which closes around the music device, making it ideal for both travelling and for keeping expensive music players protected at the beach or by the pool.
It offers up to 10 hours at high volume until the batteries die which is fantastic life.
Pick one up for £34.99 from most good retailers.
More information here.
