Fun in the Sun

We use our outdoor areas as another room – an extension of the home or superyacht - and tend to furnish them in much the same way. The garden and outdoor area often reflect the home's architecture; likewise our choice of outdoor furniture often reflects the style of indoor furnishings we have. My own small outdoor courtyard is testimony to this. I have an eclectic interior style and what I call "fusion gardening" outside. (The experts would probably call it "not knowing what she's doing".) When it came to deciding on outdoor furniture, I was very particular and wanted an aged look. I chose a marble mosaic top table and accompanying iron chairs - so heavy no one will want to help me move, but gosh it's stylish! In my opinion it was well worth the time and money spent as I get tons of enjoyment from my purchase.

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