Isn’t the weather gorgeous? It makes me appreciate my outside space. If, like me, you like to use your garden as an extra room in the summer, here are 10 high street finds that will make your space more sociable.

Fluted Globe Festoon Lights 

You have to have beautiful lighting to entertain in your garden and the fluted design and amber tint to the round globe bulbs adds a sophisticated look to these outdoor festoon lights. Perfect for adding a stylish festival feel to your outdoor space all year round

Handwoven Cotton Mattresses

These overlay mattresses  are perfect for softening a garden seat in the summer. They are handspun and woven from 100% cotton on traditional looms in West Africa. They are hand-dye for gentle faded finish. Choose from faded rose or peach, gingham or grey or navy stripes.

Montpellier Tassel Swing Chair

Add extra seating with this hammock swing chair. It will give you a lovely peaceful space to sit and enjoy afternoons in the sun. Made in El Salvador from upcycled cotton and pine wood, this swing chair can be hung from a tree in your garden.

Lowdown Firepit

Keep warm on summer nights with a firepit.  This cast iron version is small and portable so you can use it in your garden or take it with you to the beach.  

Vintage Lanterns

These classic vintage lanterns have a lovely coastal feel. Use them with real or electric candles to give a lovely glow as the sun goes down. 

Outdoor Havana Multicolour Rug

Keep your feet warm with an outdoor rug! This bold outdoor Havana multicolour rug features a muted palette of teal-grey, copper terracotta, and marigold yellow and is perfect for a patio or decking.

Outdoor Bolster Cushion

Cushions are a simple way to add comfort, texture and pattern to garden spaces. Each of these outdoor scatter cushions is hand-crafted in Scotland, using durable, weather-resistant striped fabric from Belgium. 

Sydra Driftwood Side Table 

This simple driftwood side table is perfect for popping your drinks on while you relax in the sun. I love the hourglass shape and it’s a style that will go with anything.

Bistro Outdoor Chairs 

Bistro chairs are the perfect solution for additional seating. They are available in a spectrum of colours from easy going neutrals to vibrant summery tones. They fold up when you are not using them so they are super practical for a small space.

Melamine Tableware

Melamine tableware is lightweight and easy to clean. Each piece in this melamine collection has an organic shape, which adds to its charm.