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Another bank holiday is upon us and while many people will be planning a couple of nights away, a relaxing break or even a garden party, they will also be hoping for some good weather and an end to the constant rain of the past weeks. The Met Office has suggested that this month could be the coldest May on record with snowfall predicted for some areas of the country from Saturday (May 5). But for those that have planned an outdoor get together, it may be a good idea to take the fun inside. Here, fresh start living shows you how to bring the outside in to make even the wettest of holidays filled with fun. A stylish table and chair set like the one from The Orchard Home and Gifts. The Trough table is handmade by craftsmen in Leicestershire and is a chunky, solid wood dining table which features a sunken, removable zinc trough in the centre which can be utilised as a living centre piece to bring the garden indoors by using it as a herb garden at the dinner table or an ice bucket for those cool summer drinks. Trough table from The Orchard Home and Gifts: £315 Splitting a bottle of wine or champagne for lunch with friends is always an inviting prospect, but it becomes quite daunting when that bottle is 12 foot tall… Luckily Roullier White have done the hard work for you, and polished off a couple of bottles, and kept the corks, which can be used as quirky stools both indoors and outside. Made in Portugal, the stools are made from renewable materials that will withstand many years of use. Lawrence Roullier White, founder and buyer at the interiors company, said: “At Roullier White we know a stand-out product when we see one and these Giant Champagne stools are a corker! Perfect for outdoor use they are also ideal to move indoors if the weather should take a turn for the worse. One thing is for sure you won’t have to worry about any lulls in the conversation with these guys around.” Grand Champagne Cork Stool £125 from Roullier White And what about the kids I hear you ask? Garden Games has come up with an idea to keep youngsters entertained for hours while the adults enjoy some food and drinks. “Giant Jenga is such a great game, it brings the competitive nature out in people as well as a nervous tension which can make any game exciting. Unlike the small version of the game, it can be played in teams and will get whole groups involved and entertained for hours. As well as being a great game in the garden, it can be brought inside on those wet days,” Abbi Stewart, from Big Game Hunters said. Sometimes known as Giant Tower, the expanded version of the popular game is great for all ages and as long as you have the space for that big tumble it will provide plenty of fun. Giant Jenga from Garden Games: £51.99 To bring some greenery into the indoor party, why not plant some house plants or herbs in stylish ceramics like those from Garden Beat. The planters have a geometric edge which creates interesting patterns whilst growing goodness. When displayed in groups the irregular form gives the illusion that each pot is unique. The planters are produced in the UK and made from terracotta. Ceramic herb planters from Garden Beet give an interesting look. Garden Beet also have a very pretty set of polka dot picnic ware that will have guests feeling like they really are attending a summer get together outdoors. You can get the following goods to make a party picture perfect. Dinner Plate £3, Bowl £2, Salad Bowl £9.95, Serving Tray £12.99, Napkins £2.49, Tealight Holders £9.99. Bring some polka dot style to your indoor garden party. The latest trend of upcycling old goods to save money and create unique furniture for the home could also be done for old garden furniture. Why not take some old garden furniture, drawers and give them a lick of paint to make them suitable for indoor living. FreshStart Living is a property investment company specialising in affordable homes. We offer a range of investment opportunities including commercial, residential and student accommodation. Visit the FreshStart Living website to find out more
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