The Stylish Garden: 21 must-have accessories to brighten your outdoor space

Sharing my favourite finds of the month.

In this month’s shopping guide, I’m sharing my favourite must-have garden accessories to help brighten and elevate your outdoor space; from stylish planters to relaxing loungers , plus everything you need for alfresco dining, on those much-anticipated warmer evenings.

M&S (Marks and Spencer) is always one of my favourite go-to stores for good quality, reasonably priced items, and I often showcase their products in my monthly shopping guides.

You may have heard that M&S has faced a nightmare in recent weeks following a major cyber-attack, which forced their website to shut-down and reportedly resulted in a loss of over £300 million ($403 million)!

While their website remains down (with hopes of resuming services in July), if you’re lucky enough to have an M&S nearby, do pop in and consider shopping in-store until things are back up and running.

1: Boho Flower Nibble Bowls - Set of 3

These flower-shaped bowls add an elegant, playful touch to outdoor entertaining. Sold as a set of three in tonal terracotta shades, they bring a contemporary warmth to your table.

2: Picnic Hi Ball Glasses - Set of 4

I love the colours of these plastic glasses, they’re giving off all the summer vibes. Perfect for picnics, BBQ’s or casual garden get-togethers.

3: Boho Picnic Pasta Bowls - Set of 4

These pasta bowls blend Mediterranean charm with a vintage twist. Matching side plates are also available, and just look at how beautiful those dinners plates are.

4: Rattan Footed Bowl

Add an extra stylish touch to your tablescape with this rattan serving bowl, finished with a contrasting trim.

5: Geo Picnic Dinner Plates - Set of 4

If a neutral colour palette is your thing, you’ll love these picnic plates. The off-white and oatmeal chequered design adds a subtle graphic twist to your outdoor dining.

6: Picnic Hamper with Bottle Holders

This beautiful rattan hamper is perfect for picnic season. It features a lidded compartment for all your food, plus two gorgeous linen bags to keep your bottles in place. I absolutely love this.

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Continuing with accessories for outdoor entertaining, I’m loving these wine glasses from Habitat.

7: Picnic Acrylic Tumbler - Set of 4

I adore the warm tones of these glasses, making them a perfect choice for adding a little wow factor to your summer get-togethers.

8: Borosilicate Jug

How fabulous is this lemon-inspired jug? With its textured design and contrasting handle, it’s perfect for serving homemade lemonade this summer. Available from Zara Home.

9: Striped Market Parasol

A garden party wouldn’t be a garden party without a parasol, and this striped design by Business & Pleasure Co., available from John Lewis is the perfect pick. Classic, stylish and made for sunny afternoons.

10: Saturn Bird Feeder

These bird-feeders from Eva Solo, also available at John Lewis, will definitely give the local birds a true fine dining experience. Not only are they super-stylish, adding a sculptural touch to your garden, but the clever canopy over the glass orb keeps the bird feed dry and prevents larger birds from pinching treats meant for our smaller feathered friends.

11: Bell Shaped Ochre Outdoor Garden Lantern

Light up your outdoor space in style with this beautiful lantern, featuring a delicate lace-effect papercut design that illuminates your space with the perfect glow.

It’s solar-powered and rechargeable via a discreet panel at the top, soaking up the sun to provide an impressive seven hours of light when fully charged.

Whether hung from tree branches, a gazebo or pergola, it’s an effortless way to set the perfect mood in your garden.

12: Stoneware Garden Pot & Plate

Available in three different sizes, this stoneware pot and plate set brings understated charm to your garden; prices from £15.99-£27.99.

13: Parma Planter

This semi-circle planter from Cox & Cox features a fine reeded design that adds beautiful texture, giving it a sculptural yet organic feel.

14: Outdoor Copper Herb Planters - Set of 3

If you like the idea of growing your own herbs (of the legal variety), these copper planters are perfect to get you started; ideal for kitchen windowsills or sunny patios.

15: Raised Lacquered Metal Garden Watering Can

For the more green-fingered among us, how about this gorgeous watering can with it's raised, lacquered design detailing?

16: Garden Jute String Spool

And just how fabulous is this? Practical for everyday garden duties; and stylish enough to leave on display in your potting shed or greenhouse..

The jute string spool, is also available from Zara Home.

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For my final part of this months shopping guide I’ve selected a few furniture pieces.

17: Wooden Deck Chair

Who doesn’t love a traditional deckchair? Although the price has certainly gone up since I was a child (God! Don’t I sound old?)!!

I’ve chosen this wooden deck chair from H&M, which features a sturdy beechwood frame and classic green-and-white striped fabric.

I was also impressed by the “Rest Easy” deck chair from Perch & Parrow, with its acacia wood frame and rose-and-white striped design. Both very stylish and priced under £80.

18: Kelham Rattan Effect Garden Chair

Or, if you’re after something a little more stylish, the Kelham Garden Chair might be just the thing.

Its ergonomic design features gently curved rattan and smooth edges for seriously comfortable lounging. It also comes with a matching footstool that tucks neatly under the chair seat; or pull out when you fancy stretching out in full-length.

19: Folding Beach Floor Lounger

This folding beach floor lounger is perfect for on-the-go relaxing. With a multi-position reclining backrest and matching headrest, it’s designed for comfort wherever you are. Easy to fold away, ideal for transport and storage; just grab and go!

20: Garden Lounge Chair

Giving off all the Ibiza vibes, this bohemian-style garden lounge chair features a rounded backrest with a design inspired by the rising sun. It’s the perfect piece for chilled-out afternoons and sunset lounging.

21: Pescara Side Table

Perfect for holding your drinks on a hot summers day, the Pescara Side Table is ideal for those who favour a more minimalist aesthetic.

In soft neutral tones, it features a textured finish, that adds a subtle yet striking touch to your garden space.

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And that wraps up this month’s shopping guide.

As always, I’d love to hear your favourites; and if there’s a brand or retailer you'd like me to include in future editions, or a particular product you’d like me to research, just drop me a note in the comments.

Coming up next: the first edition of my new mini-series: 50km at 50: The Diary of an Ultramarathon Runner is out this Sunday.

If you missed the introduction, you can catch up here:

50km at 50: The Diary of an Ultramarathon Runner

I’ve also been in Amsterdam this week, so next week’s post may be Dutch-inspired.

Until next time, happy styling.

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