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Savour summer

With warmer weather on the way and the promise of long balmy days, it’s time to get your garden ready for those alfresco lunches. Pick a magical spot under dappled shade and lay a table with seasonal treats, not forgetting plenty of cushions for afternoon lounging. Pretty and water-resistant, Weaver Green’s Jaipur Acorn designs, £45 each, are ideal for outdoors.

MINI TREND Rainbow

Raise a smile with this array of colourful pieces inspired by nature’s vibrant spectrum

In bloom

Are you a fan of Scandinavian florals? Then you’ll love the new Falsterbo III wallpapers from Boråstapeter. A celebration of Swedish summertime, the collection features refreshed archive prints alongside brand new designs based on handpainted artwork by designer Jenny Hahne Gadd. Capturing luscious late-summer borders, this detailed Dahlia Garden wallpaper, £59 per

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