If your garden needs an update, this is how to transform it in five simple steps
Put your dining area out of direct sunlight. Ideally, position the furniture to make the most of any views. If you are restricted, try creating your own beautiful backdrop.
For example, give concrete walls a lick of paint in a bright or pastel shade. Or cheat and use a shower curtain printed with rustic scenery to cover any eyesore areas — these start from around £3.35 onbill but look pretty after dark. You can get five metres of solar fairy lights for £6.99 at B&Q and they look great hung above your dining area.Eating outdoors should be relaxed and comfortable. Cover metal seating with lots of old blankets or cushions.
Get inspired by your surroundings and cut some flowers, or just greenery, for easy decorations — just pop in old jam jars. Place cutlery on napkins, if it is a little windy, to stop them blowing away. And serve up easy sharing meals or platters that guests can help themselves to so you are not running back and forth to the kitchen.Biting insects can be an issue, particularly around dusk. Lighting a couple of candles infused with citronella can help ward them off, plus it helps to create aOne half is 10.5 tog, the other is 13.5.PAPERCHASE now has a wedding and hen range at Tesco. It includes invitations and novelty items such as this five-pack of balloons, £4.
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