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INTERIORS INSIDER
                                                                                              Glasses
       Cushions                             Sound                                             Think water and wine! Go for green-coloured
       For a weather-proof option use outdoor   Don’t forget your outdoor                     glasses or rib effect wine glasses for a classic
       cushions, or bring out a few of your favourites   Bluetooth speaker, to add            look or super fashionable stripes with the Lisbon
       from the living room - just be prepared to get   ambience to your garden or to         collection for a funky vibe. The stripe tumbler is
       them back inside if it rains!  Again think about   add more bird songs to your         going in my shopping basket! Plastic doesn’t need
       whether you want to make your space more   garden and drown out any                    to be boring.
       decorative, then add in patterned cushions or   road noise!
       if you want to pare it back then add neutral or
       plain coloured cushions. An outdoor pouffe   Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II
       is always a great addition if you have an    water-resistant portable
       unexpected guest.                         bluetooth speaker with built-in
                                                speakerphone and handle, £279


                                                     John Lewis woven stripe indoor/outdoor
       John Lewis faux jute outdoor
           chevron pouffe, £160                              cushion, £20



                                                                                            From left to right: John Lewis Lisbon stripe plastic picnic
                                                                                            highball, £4.50; John Lewis Lisbon stripe plastic picnic wine
                                                                                            glass, £4.50; John Lewis Lisbon stripe plastic picnic tumbler, £4



                                                                                            Vases and Foliage
                                                                                            Little bud vases dotted along the centre of
                                                                                            your table interspersed with candles will create
                                                                                            interest for your centrepiece without blocking
                                                                                            the person across from you. Take a colour from
                                                                                            your servewear and repeat it in the foliage to
                                                                                            bring a cohesive look to your table.

                                                                                                                                 Lighting
                                                                                                                                 Outdoor candles or outdoor lights or both!
                                                                                                                                 Outdoor lighting has moved on in recent years,
                                                                                                                                 not just the festoon lights hung in trees or
                                                                                                                                 twinkly fairy lights, there are now solar powered
                                                                                                                                 or portable table lamps available. Use outdoor
                                                                                                                                 lights to highlight your favourite flower bed or
                                                                                                                                 parts of your garden that might be hazardous
                                                                                                                                 after a glass or two. Candlesticks for your table,
                                                                                                                                 and lanterns around your favourite plants for a
                                                                                                                                 beautiful flickering glow, as the sun sets.
                                                                                                   John Lewis ANYDAY glass plump posy vase, £8;     From left to right: John Lewis Harmony LED colour changing
                                                                                                 John Lewis hand painted striped stoneware vase, £15  outdoor lantern, grey, £65;  John Lewis Harmony LED colour
                                                                                                                                 changing outdoor lantern, mustard, £65
                        A selection of outdoor cushions available at John Lewis from £10
                                                                                                    Find your Home and Garden inspiration at John Lewis & Partners or at johnlewis.com
                             *all prices correct at time of publication going to print
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