The sun is finally here on a regular basis so its time to give the BBQ a clean and over haul our outside spaces. Alfresco dining is one of the joys we all have come to valve over the last few years. Our outdoor spaces are now a reflection of our home interior. We use outdoor rugs and solar lights in our own garden to create an cosy inside out vibe.
We have sourced several fabulous cast iron table legs and selected pieces of salvaged marble. The marble has come from old washstands and have wonderful veins and inclusions within them. They are heavy so won't be blown over in the wind.
This example has a wonderful piece of Carrara marble with delicate grey veins. They are just fantastic in a small shady area with a couple of bistro chairs to enjoy a coffee or read the papers.
This low coffee table is so cute. Its perfect to mimick a sitting room, a growing trend for gardens this year. It could be used inside or out and is a flexible piece.
If you have a corner rattan sofa it would look great in the centre. The ornate cast iron legs and curved marble top means it can work in all weathers and with lots of traffic.
We were thrilled to find a piece of marble with fossil inclusions. Its just stunning. There are a few small ammonites and squid fins within the surface. Our research indicates that this type of marble is found in Morocco.
It really is time to dress the garden, open the gate and welcome friends for alfresco drinks and nibbles.
Enjoy, Dawn x