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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Outdoor dining essentials you need to host al fresco this summer - and they won't break the bank
With temperatures in the UK set to rival those in Ibiza this weekend, Brits are gearing up for barbecues and garden parties. More than just an opportunity to get friends together, hosting outside offers the chance to invest in some decent garden furniture, colourful crockery and all sorts of useful accessories. And, with that in mind, FEMAIL has picked out a range of cute and functional outdoor dining products to make al fresco lunches and dinners even better this summer. The barbecue caddy below, from George at Asda, will make cooking less stressful while Anthropologie's garden tile water pitcher doubles up as a pretty centrepiece for the dining table. There are beautiful, pale blue plates and bowls from George to brighten the table up, as well as stylish wicker place mats from Amazon. Keep children happy with Dunelm's watermelon ice lolly mould - and keep the cooks content with Amazon's bestselling extra large barbecue. On especially hot days, John Lewis' wind-up parasol will provide some much needed shade while Habitat's red bistro set, available from Argos, is perfect for smaller parties. And the best part? All the al fresco dining products here are available to buy online now. Garden Tile Pitcher from Anthropologie £42.00 Shop Blue Ribbed Dinner Set - 12 Piece from George at Asda £18.00 Shop Miami Grey 6 Piece Patio Set from George at Asda £118.00 Shop Uniflame Barbecue Serving Caddy from George at Asda £20.00 Shop Watermelon Ice Lolly Mould from Dunelm £1.40 Shop Keter Cool Bar Ice Bucket Table with Lights from Dunelm £79.20 Shop Aluminium Wind-Up Parasol from John Lewis £79.00 Shop CosmoGrill Outdoor XL Smoker Barbecue from Amazon £159.99 Shop Wicker Place Mats (set of six) from Amazon £19.99 Shop Habitat Annika 2 Seater Metal Garden Bistro Set from Argos £99.00 Shop Palm House Plastic Picnic Tumbler (set of four) from John Lewis £12.80 Shop Waterproof LED Rechargeable Table Light - Pink from DUSK £24.00 Shop Glass Candle Lantern (sold singularly) from H&M £14.99 Shop Daisy Outdoor Food Cover from John Lewis £11.00 Shop
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
B&M is selling a cheap £2.50 buy to transform your garden – it'll light it up while providing a splash of colour
B&M is selling the perfect budget buy to transform your garden into a stunning paradise. With summer now just around the corner, many of us are likely prepping our gardens to hosts friends and family for BBQs or garden parties. 2 And although you may think that transforming your garden into a stunning haven, will be pricey, B&M has the perfect products to give your outdoor space a revamp on the cheap. Amongst the products guaranteed to give your garden a glow-up, is the Flower Solar Light. The bargain buy comes in a variety of different colours, including yellow and pink, so is guaranteed to inject your garden with a stunning splash of colour. It features an adorable flower design, with a sweet bee perched on top of it, which is bound to make you smile every time you sit in the garden. The stunning light is priced at just £2.50, making it perfect for penny pinchers, plus, it's powered by solar, so won't cost you any money in electricity. Simply place the lights around your garden, wait until night time, and watch as your garden becomes illuminated. B&M said: "These resin solar lights are perfect for placing around your garden or outdoor space. "Fun ornament during the day and solar light at night." However, if you're interested in the purse-friendly product, you better snap it up quick, as the product is currently low in stock. And the flower shaped light isn't the only garden bargain B&M currently has on offer. The Modern Solar Table Lamp has been reduced again to just £1, down from £1.50. At 21cm tall, the lamp includes a rechargeable battery and presents a super affordable option to transform your outdoor space on those summer nights. The item is described as "great for providing a warm white LED light at night". Simply place in a sunlit area during the day and watch them burst into life as the sun sets. A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property. carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK. And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40% And if you're keen to prevent nosy neighbours from poking into your garden, the budget retailer is also selling a bamboo privacy screen for just £10. The high-street find is sure to turn your garden into a private oasis and is much more affordable than forking out cash to build a new fence. The 100 x 300 cm screen can be easily attached to an existing fence, transforming your garden into an island of its own. According to the bosses at B&M, this privacy screening is 'ideal for creating privacy in the garden in a natural and decorative way.' As well as being great for glamming up fences, it'll also look gorgeous on a terrace or balcony too. It's made with 'natural peeled reed linked together with galvanised wire."
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Duchess Sophie stuns in florals at Buckingham Palace garden party - shop her exact dress or discover the best budget alternatives
The Duchess of Edinburgh exuded elegance as she stepped out for the first Buckingham Palace garden party of the year. Sophie looked radiant in a refined midi dress by Erdem, a designer she frequently turns to for key occasions. The sophisticated piece featured a high neckline, subtle floral print and artful draping that created a graceful silhouette. She elevated the soft, muted tones with a striking Jane Taylor hat and a pop of colour through a green Sophie Habsburg clutch, finishing the look with her signature nude Prada heels. The best part? Sophie's exact dress is still available to buy online. And if it's not quite within budget, don't worry - we've found the best high-street alternatives to help you recreate the look for less. EXACT MATCH: Erdem Draped Midi Dress £1,555 Shop Selected Femme Aviana Dress £115 Shop Lipsy Split Detail Midi Dress £59 Shop Karen Millen Printed Tie Neck Maxi Dress £71 Shop Jigsaw Floral Jacquard Knitted Dress £125 Shop Karen Millen Petite Sketchy Floral Dress £107.40 Shop Karen Millen Applique Organdie Floral Maxi Dress £221 Shop Coast Premium Applique And Embroidered Midi Dress £94 Shop River Island Floral Midi Dress £15 Shop Ralph Lauren Floral Midi Dress £159 Shop Mint Velvet Floral Print Midi Dress £170 Shop Hobbs Alva Dress £99 Shop Ganni Floral Print Midi Dress £50 Shop
