MOVEABLE FEAST
Perfect for balconies or courtyard gardens, or to move into the sunshine wherever it lands, this pretty little bistro set will have you dining al fresco from breakfast till suppertime.
Rive Droite bistro set, £120, gardentrading.co.uk
The perfect combination
From dining to day bed, you can relax and enjoy the outdoors with this smart garden furniture set. A versatile range with a curved sofa, two oval benches, and a rising table that all fit neatly together.
£1,499, available at Christopher Pratts Furniture, Leeds, cpratts.co.uk
TAKE ADVANTAGE
We have so few truly glorious summer days that when the sun does shine it’s a shame to hide away when the heat is at its maximum, or disappear indoors when the cool of evening draws in. A gazebo that won’t tip over at the slightest breath and looks really rather summer-smart is just the answer. This one is made from aluminum and designed to fit your patio space to perfection.
Maranza vented gazebo, from £3,999.99, sunslifestyle.com
NIGHT LIGHT
Cast a soft glow of contentment across your perfectly manicured lawns and bee-friendly flower beds. Outdoor lighting should set the ambiance and be as convenient and as mobile as you need it to be. With no need for a power source other than Mr. Sunshine himself, these rather beautiful lamps will light the way to many an alfresco evening.
This story is from the June 2020 edition of Yorkshire Life.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the June 2020 edition of Yorkshire Life.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Charity Starts At Home
How do we teach our children the importance of giving back?
THE INTERVIEW Steph McGovern
Live from Leeds - Steph McGovern returns to the studio after a scary lockdown lesson in live TV
THE SCENE SETTERS
Hidden away in a North Yorkshire village, you’ll find a business making huge stage sets for global audiences, from TV’s The Voice, to the Olympics and Trafalgar Square’s plinths
On solid ground
Dry stone walls are the thread that bind Yorkshire’s landscape. Fancy giving it a go? Pete Maynard quit his job to do just that
The French furniture hunters
A day in the life of Stephen and Kath Hazell who run The French House in York, one of the largest French antiques businesses in the UK
Face value
We caught up with Sarah Thomas, co-founder of the York-based beauty brand that’s changing the game with waterless, vegan, natural and organic products
Wildlife in crisis
From the bottom of the sea to the top of the tallest tree, there are tales of wildlife woes all over Yorkshire. The good news is that it’s not too late to save what little remains
Decorative art
Not simply functional, treat your walls like an extension of your personality
Boxing clever
The Hare at Scawton was named Yorkshire Life Restaurant of the Year in 2019 and owners Paul and Liz Jackson had big plans for their gourmet hotspot. When lockdown happened, they put down the kitchen knives and opened the tool box. The results are spectacular
All the dales
This route from Thixendale to Hanging Grimston is often missed by local hikers, but it covers a number of glorious dales. Warning: there’s a one in six climb, but the views make it all worthwhile
