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Relax into summer

As many of us will be holidaying at home this year, now’s the time to turn our gardens into beautiful spaces to unwind with family and friends. With elegant scrolled arms, these teak loungers, £965 from Susie Watson Designs, are perfectly suited to an English country garden, while the vintage-style wooden crates, £59 each, teamed with plenty of pretty cushions, from £32, make for the perfect picnic scene.

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