PARTY READY

Shopping around, the couple picked up bargain furniture for their garden. They invested in a generous dining table and chairs, as well as a sofa for the living space from a local supermarket. They wanted enough seating to host friends and create an area to relax in the evenings.

The resulting space is a sizable entertaining area overlooking the green section of the garden. There’s still work to do, though. ‘We want to add solar lights to our planters to show off the tropical Phormium plants into the evening and create a party atmosphere,’ Lauren adds.