(^1) | Get into the groove of summer with
a fun-for-all-ages Highfl yer swing.
Simple and sturdy, it’s made in Australia
from American white oak and double-
braided rope. $220, Anaesthetic Design;
anaestheticdesign.com.
(^7) | Keep maddening mosquitoes from bothering your
tots with Vanessa Megan’s Bug O
My Baby certifi ed-
organic insect repellent roll on. Safe to use on under-twos,
it’s made from sweetly scented essential oils of cedarwood,
tea tree and lavender. It also contains eucalyptus oil,
which can help soothe any existing stings. $19/50ml,
http://www.vanessamegan.com.
(^5) | Gardens need lots of TLC at
this time of year. Show yours that
you care with extra mulch and
early morning watering.
(^2) | To keep metal outdoor furniture
looking its best, give it a wash with
soap and water every six months.
Keep it o
the lawn to avoid corrosion.
(^3) | Now’s the time to care for your
deck. Stain and coat it with sealant or
protect it with transparent decking oil
and let it weather to grey.
(^4) | Hosting a crowd is a breeze with the
Jamie Oliver Pro six-burner barbecue,
$899. Made from stainless steel, it’s
available exclusively at Masters Home
Improvement; http://www.masters.com.au.
CLOTH ENCOUNTERS
Aussie designers are behind some of the season’s most exciting
outdoor fabrics. Look for edgy designs in sensational colourways
- motifs inspired by the bush work wonders. Pictured: 10 Kangaroo
Paw in Fiesta/Ethereal; 11 Banksia in Steam/Orchid; 12 Shark Bay
Rose in Mink/Blossom/Vintage Rose. All by Jude Taylor, cushions,
$95, or $98/m, Sparkk; (02) 9517 4600 or http://www.sparkk.com.au.
8 | Pitch a teepee in a
shady spot and you won’t
see the kids for hours.
Banana J Creations makes a
range in linen and lace that
you’ll never want to take
down. From $155. http://www.
bananajcreations.com.au.9 | Tread lightly on the beach
with a bucket and spade set
made from recycled milk
containers. It’s phthalate-,
BPA- and lead-free. Green
Toys Sand Play Set, $37, Eco
Toys; (03) 9444 7221 or
http://www.ecotoys.com.au.10 11 12Put a little magic into your
summer evenings: string fairy
lights and hang lanterns in the
canopies of your trees.
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