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Objects Of Design #72: Sauna Chair

  Every good garden needs a deckchair and this is a different take on the traditional stripes. The wooden slats are held in place by webbing so it's just as comfortable and, probably, just as difficult to get out of once you've sat down. Still, that doesn't concern us here. Folds flat, doesn't take up
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Objects Of Design #71: Sylvester Bird Box

Not so funny for the birds? Living in an urban area, I'm reluctant to feed birds in my garden because I  worry that the poor ickle birds won't get the food I've laid out for them as it will be snaffled by the squirrels, the pigeons and the - whisper it - scary ones on
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Objects Of Design #70: Maternity Planter

  I love this planter. I really do. I love the terracotta and the shape and the fact that it has a baby. The second pot is actually there for practical reasons so you can grow cuttings from the first. I also know that it's a fantastically expensive item (it is frost resistant does that
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Objects Of Design #69: Large Bistro Set

There's a smaller version of this charming set which would be perfect for the balcony or roof terrace but I fancied this picture so this is the one we are looking at today. (My blog my rules). Anyway, the painted metal look never goes out of fashion, it's easy to move around - from sunspot
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Objects Of Design #68: Solvinden Table Lamp

  I have long been a fan of the idea of bringing the outdoors in and this lamp reverses that idea to take the indoors out. So, while we're in Ikea why not buy these and create an outdoor sitting room with comfy chairs and lamps that look like they belong in the house. These
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Objects Of Design #67: Ikea PS Vago

  Garden furniture can be ear-bleedingly expensive but every now and then you come across something that manages to be both stylish and affordable. This is that. It stacks for easy storage, there's a hole in the seat for water drainage, it's plastic so you can wipe it down with a cloth AND it's comfortable
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Objects Of Design #66: Grow Bag Covers

  Now this is a good idea. Those plastic grow bags are just hideous and when you've gone to all that time and trouble to make your garden look lovely, it's a shame to stick a dirty great plastic bag in the middle of it all. It also works for the balcony gardener whose tiny
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Objects Of Design #65: Zinc Planters

  These really are beautiful, although I appreciate that at this price, you won't be grouping them on the deck anytime soon. However, a single one with a large camelia or magnolia in, or perhaps a wisteria by the front door, will look stunning and have the added advantage of being to heavy for anyone
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Objects Of Design #64: Dining Set

Right, so we're all agreed that grey is the most modern of the neutrals and this Falster aluminium set with a powder coating will look great in any garden. Dress it up with acid bright cushions or tableware or keep it Scandi simple with black and white accessories. This set includes the two chairs and
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Objects Of Design #63: Globo Out Lights

So many outside lights are either just functional or, frankly, just not very attractive. These are made by the Italian company Slide and  add a sense of fun to your space. They come in different sizes and two or three (finances permitting you should always try to have an odd number; it's like flower arranging)
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Objects Of Design #62: Moon Chair

Another month, another series of Objects of Design. In May we'll be looking at gorgeous things for the garden. Or roof terrace. Or balcony. However big or small your little outside patch there will be something to fit in it. From pots for the window sill to sofas for the verandah. It's all here and
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