Outdoor Living at the Chelsea store
From Wimbledon and Henley to Glyndebourne and Glastonbury, this summer is jam-packed with outdoor entertainment to enjoy with strawberries and Champagne.
To help you on your way, we have compiled our top 10 indispensable mix’n match essentials to get you through a summer of festivals, picnics and glamping breaks. We’ve covered all eventualities, whether you are lazing in the garden, looking for a spot on Henman Hill or tramping off for a week in the great outdoors.
Jacques Boules Set, £59.99
1. Complete your great outdoor getaway with a few traditional games. For the seasoned glamper, a rousing game of boules is sure to set spirits high whilst a selection of alternatives are perfect for packing light.
Artist's Folding Leather Stool, £59
2. This classic artist’s folding stool is a clever little creation that guarantees you a seat wherever you go. Easy to pack down and carry, it is a simple design that deserves high praise from any outdoor enthusiast.
Hamam Towel, £45
3. ‘Towel’ isn’t strictly the best description for something that could be a picnic rug, table cloth, blanket or towel, all in one. Available in pink, blue and yellow, the hamam towel is our favourite multipurpose must-have.
Beach Martini Glasses, £21.95
4. Just because you are dining al fresco doesn’t mean you need a substandard plastic tumbler. Combining simple Danish design with functionality, these beach martini glasses are an essential addition to your hamper.
Bahama Deckchair, £149
5. A comfortable chair and attractive colour to boot, the Bahama deckchair is equally at home on the beach, amongst the trees or in your back garden. Worthy of a relaxing recline, whatever the occasion.
Magnussen Olive Vacuum Jug, £55
6. Harking back to childhood days, this 1977 design is the epitome of cool camping. From parks to fields, lunches to long weekends, we anticipate this flask will join us on every outdoor adventure this summer.
Biolite Camp Fire Charger, £149.99
7. The best accessory for a night spent under canvas, load your foraged kindling into the Biolite Camp Fire Charger and bask in its warm glow whilst you charge your phone and maintain your contact with the outside world.
Sandqvist Bob Backpack, £139
8. Country or City, picnic or festival, this Sandqvist backpack is the answer to your packing prayers. Heavy cotton canvas with a wealth of pockets for all manner of knick-knacks, this is Swedish design at its best.
Voyage Container Red, £29
9. Made from recycled maritime materials, these wash-bags are a great place to stash sun-cream and insect repellent. Also an ideal spot to keep your car keys, mobile phone and sat-nav in zipped-up security.
Stamp Travel Cutlery, £24.95
10. We’ve all tried to eat with frail plastic cutlery, a fork can easily turn into a chopstick with the first bite. This travel cutlery ensures you always have a handy set that will last not only the picnic, but years to come.