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With Summer in full swing, finding shade and coolth requires a little help from another source. The elements can hamper festivities, especially when they are planned outside. Blinds have become invaluable, providing extended lie-ins on bright Summer mornings, and offering privacy in exposed areas.

The festive season is upon us, and what better time to spend it entertaining and celebrating with those you love most. The holidays call not only for fun and adventure, but for sharing scrumptious meals together in relaxing and comfortable environments. Our outdoor furniture ranges provide you with the optimum setting, and now we will provide you with the optimum food to serve and share with your guests.

Summer is here…you can feel it in the air! Warmer days, earlier sunrises, later sunsets…the perfect setting for a relaxed evening outside. Creative Living offer the perfect pieces to help you create the ultimate space to get comfortable and unwind on a superb Summer evening.

So you’re thinking of adding a new furry family member? Great! But there are a few things one must think about, one of them being – where will he sleep? The time has come to consider an elevated pet bed.

Over the past decade, many of the more inquisitive customers at Creative Living have wanted to know how our rattan garden furniture is actually made.

When it comes to following trends, seating is not always the first thought that comes to mind, but vintage seating is making a comeback in a big way. Gone are plastic chairs and gaudy seats. In are timeless masterpieces that provided generations before us with endless comfort. What was once considered outdated and drab has been revived, and is turning the interior and exterior design world on its head.

Sitting in the corner is not only for the misbehaved but also the best place to lounge and enjoy the good, clean summer sunshine. Imagine putting your feet up and melting into the corner sofa, an ice cold drink in one hand, the aroma of a good braai in the air, surrounded by family and friends, the tinkle of laughter in the air. Nothing adds a bit of class more than a wicker frame corner sofa set with enough space for all your guests to relax.

Al fresco dining is a very broad term that encompasses any meal at any time of the day, be it a morning tea or snacks watching the sun set or dinner under the moon light – there are so many ways to define it. One common trend is that it is outside and entails eating of some form.

Fusing indoor and outdoor décor is rarely accomplished. So often one tries to achieve a balance between indoor and outdoor furniture falling short because one generally acquires the indoor sofa set first. At Creative Living the synthesis of the two can be realized regardless of which order you purchase your furniture in.

Being outdoors with family and friends around a fire is a true South African tradition – if you have just a single drop of South African blood running through your veins, hanging out around the fire and braaing will form an integral part of your life. This however comes with the risk of blistering under the harsh African sun, especially when you are not fortunate enough to have inherited hardy South African skin.

In Southern Africa we are privileged to be able to utilise out outdoor space if not in our own gardens then in local parks or green areas. When last did you take full advantage of that? When spending quality time with family or friends there is no reason to be cooped up inside, having meals outdoors is an awesome idea. Have a look at some of our great tips to get you spending more time outdoors.

Hiking is firm favourite worldwide, and it is no different in South Africa. Our beautiful rocky and mountainous landscape and awesome climate offer two really good reasons why our country is a fantastic hiking location.