Dress up the lawn, decking and tables with our edit of the best places to shop for garden gatherings
BOHOPA R ASOL HUT
Good for jolly parasols Cardiff-based Boho Parasol Hut aims to bring the classic style of the French Riviera to UK gardens. Its collection of upbeat umbrellas (which offer up to UPF 50 sun protection) are edged with exuberant tassels and ready to spike straight into the ground or pair with one of its minimal bases. A tree is planted for each parasol sold and there’s also the option to hire a parasol – maybe more than one – for special events. bohoparasolhut.co.uk
B ROSTECOPENHAGEN
Good for garden candles Founded in 1955 in Denmark, Broste Copenhagen puts a charming, playful twist on Scandinavian design tradition through its ever-extending collection of outdoor accessories. Its outdoor candles are available in a mix of traditional forms and fun moulded shapes, such as shells and fish, all designed to be elevated on simple bamboo sticks. brostecopenhagen.com
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B USINESS& P LEASURECO
Good for fun cooler bags Busting out happy 1950s vibes, this retro-loving brand creates colourful furniture and accessories, from sun loungeresque chairs to bold umbrellas, open-sided tents and striped pool floats, all in a simple palette based around candy pink, sky blue, sunny yellow and classic navy. Its cooler bags, in particular, inspire nostalgic memories of Famous Five adventures and sandy sandwiches. The range is made from the brand’s vintagestyle umbrella fabric, which is treated with water, mould and UV coatings, and has pretty linings and stylish leather handles. businessandpleasureco.com
CHESNEYS
Good for fires and barbecues Founded in 1984, London-based Chesneys has equipped its collection of outdoor fires and barbecues with the same innovative technology it uses for its celebrated indoor log burners. The Heat & Grill Outdoor BBQ and Stove produces little or no smoke when burning both wood and charcoal, while emitting substantial amounts of glowing heat to operate as both a cooking appliance and a sit-around-me heater. The brand’s outdoor woodburners eliminate virtually all harmful emissions at the same time as warming up nearby marshmallow toasters. chesneys.co.uk
ECO&ME
Good for eco tableware On a mission to make eco-friendly choices easier, online portal Eco&Me stocks a huge variety of sustainable products, from homeware to cleaning, cosmetics and composting. Get ready for summer in the garden with a selection of colourful bowls, trays, cups and jugs by brands including Zuperzozial, which makes its biodegradable, stain-proof pieces with bamboo and corn powder, and Bamboozle, which create
