For those tall enough to wear maxi dresses, this cotton french connection floral garden dress is a beautiful high five to the 1970s.
Its flattering gathered detail at empire line with spaghetti straps and halter neck create a unique and pretty summer dress. It's also fully lined and the ideal dress to make an entrance with. If you are a little on the short side, match it with some high wedges.
It's available online for £110.
Sometimes simple designs are the best, and this Beach Hut Blue Striped Deckchair is a good example.
The deckchair hardly deviates from the classic style. It has a wooden frame and a vintage style blue and white striped sling. The only addition to the timeless design is the cushion that is strapped to the top of the deckchair to make it more comfortable.
The Beach Hut Blue Striped Deckchair costs £60 from The Contemporary Home.
With sunshine forecast for the next few days, now's the perfect time to invest in this Heal's H Logo deckchair.
It uses a traditional deckchair design but, if the pattern on the fabric looks familiar, cast your mind back to the 1958 poster reproduced as part of their bicentenary range. With its bright and colourful graphic, it'll look perfect in a sunny garden.
Even better is that it's in the sale, currently reduced in price to £75.
Buy it online
An update on an object you might still see everyday – the Victorian Bench by Michael Warren Design.
Yes, a classic bench, the kind you might see in any park of age and a design that recalls 'traditonal values' and 'invites passers by to sit and enjoy conversation and sunshine,' according to the designer. You don't need a park to enjoy it either, should look great in any garden.
The construction materials aren't clear, but it's certainly a wood of some sort. But we do know the price – £400. Contact Michael Warren Design for stockists.
The seed box gets an update with these designs by Clifford Richards.
There's a choice of four different looks from the designer to choose from. There's the Second World War inspired Dig for Victory version pictured or, for something more associated with Richard's graphic Pop art style, take a look at the 'Grow your own' design. The other two designs feature colourful depiction of vegetables, both in a retro style.
They work on a practical level too. They're made from heavy gauge steel to keep rodents out, with six ventilated compartments for seeds, and can be either mounted on the wall or left free standing.
Quite an investment at £82 each but think of the money you could save on buying veg in the long term.
Buy them from the Original Metal Box company
Who needs a deckchair when you can swing around in the sun in this Soltera Tropica hanging egg chair, which is available at B&Q.
This 60s-style seat is good for both indoors and out because it's freestanding and has a robust, supporting frame – no need to hand the chair from a sturdy ceiling. All you have to do is put together a few parts, slip in the provided cushion and swing away like a swinging London hipster.
The chair is made from rattan weave effect and is available online only, selling for £399.98.
