Whitchurch and Llandaff Living Issue 62

outdoors
Bar cart
Traditionally the toast of 1970s
drinks parties, the bar trolley has
undergone a bit of a revival in
the last few years. It's the perfect
companion for you and your friends
- the bar cart is a simple trolley that
can hold all your drinks close by.
Safer than carrying trays, you can
load up your cart with everything
you need. Throw in an ice bucket
and you're set up for the day!
Lounger
The quintessential place to relax
and enjoy the calm of the warm
spring sunshine.
Manufacturers have tended to
move away from the flimsy white
plastic of yesteryear. Invest in some
high-quality wooden pieces that will
serve you year on year.
Hammock
Inexpensive, easy to store, and so
relaxing - the simple hammock is
the perfect place to quietly while
away a spring afternoon.
Hammocks vary from the simple
versions that can be tied between
two study places, to those that
come with strong frames that can
be packed away when not in use.
Hammocks keep you off the floor
(and away from creepy crawlies)
and its swaying motion can often
send you to sleep. You can even get
double hammocks if you're in the
mood for sharing.
Wind chimes
The gentle notes of a wind chime
can help tap into your inner calm.
Choose a set that give off delicate
sounds. This will help soothe your
busy mind and won't upset your
neighbours too much either.
Spinners
If you're more of a visual person, a
wind-powered garden spinner can
help catch your eye and gently take
your mind away from your daily
troubles.
These gorgeous kinetic sculptures
catch the lightest of breezes and
spiral around in a mesmerising,
almost hypnotic fashion.
Place them so that they are facing
the prevailing wind head-on. Many
also include solar-powered lights,
that charge throughout the day, and
illuminate at dusk. Pick one that's
weather-resistant and will last all
year round.
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