Outdoor entertaining

With housing at a premium in Sydney these days, many of us are living in more compact quarters and taking advantage of the vertical space offered by apartment buildings. But not having a grassy green backyard doesn't mean you can't enjoy outdoor living to the fullest. Here are a few great outdoor furniture balcony ideas to help make the most...

‘Tis the season to be outdoors – and if you’re having people over for festive gatherings through Christmas and the new year, you’ll want to make sure your home and garden are looking their best. Here are three ways to get your outdoor entertaining area looking top-notch, so you can make sure everyone knows you’re the host with the most...

Outdoor cushions are a great addition to any outdoor entertaining area, adding comfort plus an injection of fresh colour and seasonal texture. But how do you deal with them when they become dusty, dirty or mouldy after exposure to the elements? If you've been frantically Googling "how to clean outdoor cushions" for this very reason, you've landed in the right...

As the weather starts to warm up, we turn our minds to outdoor living. A morning coffee, an afternoon curled up with a good book, a sunset cocktail, a long lunch with friends or a family dinner - all of these simple pleasures are often much better enjoyed in the great outdoors. But not all of us are living the...