ENTERTAINING Outdoors

Lisa Willetts from Louis Who shares her favourite things when it comes to entertaining outdoors.

Porter Green Unbreakable Glasses

These wine glass sets are gorgeous, a great pop of colour and of course indestructible. Available in various colours, with or without stem, from biancalorenne.co.nz

A Fragrant Garden

Creating a fragrant garden around your entertaining area will have your guests stopping to smell the roses – literally. My fav fragrant florals are Jasmine, Sharifa Asma (the most fragrant Old English rose) or good old Daphne.

Invest in a Great Outdoor Dining table

I have an Alorac Concrete table by Hawthorne which is very easy-care and will last a lifetime. Kiwis love to entertain so invest in your outdoor furniture, think about comfort, durability and maintenance. Buying once and buying right will ensure your outdoor area is as well used as your interior spaces.

Wander and Graze Portable Picnic Tables

These will take you from the beach, to the park, to the river or just on the lawn at home. Ideal for entertaining anywhere. Just set up and entertain. Plus they are locally made in North Canterbury which is even better! wanderandgrazenz.com

Podevache Outdoor Table Settings and Cushions

This range is so large and amazing you will want to buy several sets to shake it up and design a different look for each party. Available from louiswho.co.nz

Festoon Lights

Everybody should invest in a decent set, you will have them for years. There is nothing more delightful than when the sun goes down and the lights come on. Guaranteed to elevate any outdoor area into something with instant wow factor. Available from louiswho.co.nz

Sheepskins

Throw them on the ground, on a chair or on the couch for instant luxury, warmth and comfort. Whether you opt for colour or au naturel, sheepskins are a great accessory year-round. Browse Lisa’s collection of sheepskins in store at Louis Who at the Old

School Collective, or for the one pictured visit biancalorenne.co.nz.