Al fresco fun, the art of outdoor entertaining
Summer days are just around the corner and I’m busily transforming my garden into a blissful entertaining space. Scrubbing the patio so it gleams, potting beautiful, white hydrangeas and preening the plants. I love nothing better than opening a bottle of chardonnay in the relaxing surroundings of my garden and I can’t wait to have... Read more...
How to get a gorgeous garden for autumn
With the exciting London Design Festival well under way (so much to see, so little time!) I’ve been swamped with invites to previews, interviews, requests to film, after party here, after party there – and KLC School of Design was no exception. So I’m meeting with the renowned interior design academy in London next Monday.... Read more...
How to grow a hot vegetable plot – sexy lettuce here you come
Got your meat but no veg? Home-growing has been snapped up by the nation faster than an Eames lounger on sale. Find out why you should join the craze, and just how easy it can be, with Isabel Eyre, the founder of stylish gardening blog Fennel and Fern. In her first guest post for mydeco,... Read more...
How to add fences and grass to your 3D gardens
With rising temperatures and sun-filled days, more and more of us are choosing to spend our free time outside. Dining, playing and relaxing all become al fresco occasions, but is your garden ready for the transition? Using mydeco’s 3D room planner tool you can design and stylize your garden into the perfect outdoor haven by... Read more...
What to buy in the summer sales
Grab a bargain for your garden 3D design created by milyca8 Outdoor furniture and garden accessories are seasonal, usually a long-lasting investment and should still come in handy this dull and dreary summer – I’m not giving up hope for some hot rays just yet! Best buys in the summer sales are: Barbecues – OK,... Read more...
How to get the Festival Chic look this summer
The team at Trend Bible have been getting into the full festival swing, gearing up for the muddy delights of Glastonbury but in very chic style. Here they share their top trend tips for the festival season, for those of you watching the real thing or planning your own camping trip: Summertime is upon us,... Read more...
Get back to nature with camping and caravanning week 2011
Truth be told, most of us on the mydeco editorial team are more glampers than campers, but this week is national camping and caravanning week and even we can’t resist discussing the draw of camping. Now I am not talking about camping festival-style – all cool clothes, glasses of Pimms and floral wellies – I’m... Read more...
How to keep your garden Fairtrade and on trend
It’s the beginning of March and officially one of the busiest months of the gardening calendar. Fairtrade Fortnight also kicked off yesterday, so the start of spring is all about growing your own and getting your garden ready in a more sustainable way. And the top trend alert this season is to have your very... Read more...
Have the perfect summer garden with B&Q
After attending the B&Q spring/summer press show I came away with their key trends for the spring/summer season and some inspirational gardening tips to share with you. The predominant theme was how to make gardening easier this year – which is helpful especially if you’re not naturally greenfingered. Image credit: mydeco.com Whatever your sense of... Read more...
Buyers guide to caring for your garden furniture
Want to make sure your garden furniture stays in great condition? John Lewis give us their expert advice on caring for your outdoor furniture all year round... Read more...
Rita Konig on picnics
Rita Konig reveals how to make the most stylish picnic around this summer Read more...
Host your very own vintage–style garden party
Host your very own vintage–style garden party Read more...
