Discover our garden party edit with everything you need for the summer...
Finally, the summer season is upon us! Above all, when the weather heats up, we escape to the garden. From a family BBQ to a glorious garden party or picnic, our new arrivals include everything you need to celebrate the start of summer. There is something magical about the months of May to September. Firstly, the nights are longer and lighter. In addition, the sun has a mood-boosting power unlike anything else. So, why not get your garden party-ready now and enjoy the great outdoors as soon as the sun hits the sky?!
5 Essentials For Garden Party Hosting
Garden Party Furniture
The first ingredient to any stylish outdoor living space is great garden furniture. As a result, we recommend considering how you want to use your garden this summer. For example, if you’re a fan of al fresco dining, a gorgeous garden table is essential. Similarly, if you want to relax and top up your vitamin D levels, then you need a lounger in your life. And don’t forget a statement parasol for when you need to escape to the shade...
Many of the best garden party stories happen at the garden table. As a place to gather together for everyday meals, early morning cups of coffee or a special occasion, a fabulous garden table will become the focal point of your garden!
Set The Scene
Next up, we have those special pieces that help turn your garden into a dreamy summer oasis for relaxation, dining or entertaining. A table clamp is one of our favourite designs for every season and is the ultimate tool for a magical tablescape. Reminiscent of balmy nights in the Balearic Islands dining under the stars, our festoon version nails the garden party brief and needs no further embellishment.
However, for a chance to get creative and set the scene for nights to remember, our extendable up-and-over table clamps can be moved from the house to the garden and decorated with everything from paper lanterns to fresh foliage from the garden or paper pom poms and stars. A great accessory for creating tablescape scenes with plenty of wow factor during your garden party, there's a reason why these designs are always on our bestseller list.
Tropical Tablescape
Speaking of tablescapes... no table is complete without gorgeous plates, cutlery and serveware. Al fresco dining is one of the big highlights of the summer season. Firstly, taking dinner outside is a great way to get the holiday feeling at home. But more than that, it allows for long and lazy dinners that last long into the night...
Dinner parties are often the best garden party occasions. As a result, why not embrace the art of tablescaping? Creating an epic tablescape instantly sets the scene for a night of romance or revelry. Most importantly, pick a theme and let your tableware do the talking. This year, we are embracing a tropical theme. As the perfect expression of the season, our tropical tableware collection is made for a summer garden party. Within the range, you will find everything from palm plates to pear snack bowls and a colourful watermelon serving dish. Fun, creative and full of personality, we recommend mixing and matching pieces from the collection to transform al fresco garden party nights with wanderlust and magic.
Picnic Party
Designed to take the party outside, our new collection of acrylic tableware for SS25 is perfect for impromptu picnics and al fresco dinner parties. Combining the spirit of a glamorous garden party in picnic form, you will find colourful acrylic tumblers, a palm pitcher jug and coral pink salad servers for fresh summer dishes. Ideal for enjoying the best of the weather, our outdoor dining accessories are not just for the garden, but for life beyond.
A far cry from a flimsy paper cup, the range transforms any occasion, from an impromptu picnic to day trips at the beach and sun-soaked glasses of rose in the garden. So, whether you are hosting a garden party at home or moving the party to a more public place, these summer essentials celebrate the arrival of summer in style...
Garden Lighting
The last ingredient to our edit of garden party essentials is lighting. As the sun sets in the sky, you need glamorous lighting in your garden if you are going to carry the party long into the night. Great lighting introduces a sense of ambience and atmosphere to any occasion and is essential whether you are hosting a garden party for two or twenty.
Our collection includes beautiful solar lanterns that charge in the sun throughout the day and come alive at night, as well as battery-powered designs that can be moved into the perfect spot. As a highlight for this season, many of our lanterns feature cut-out details to create magical reflections in the garden. From stars to dancing birds and maximalist geometric shapes, our outdoor lighting collection sets the scene for both epic garden parties and romantic al fresco dinner dates.
