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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.

As the sun is peeking out from behind the clouds for a little longer each day as the long, cold wintery days come to an end one tends to feel more energetic and a whole lot happier. With this in mind, one tends to think of getting outdoors, gearing up for summer and healthy eating. Have you considered a trendy money-saving hobby that will not only inspire healthy eating but also spending time outdoors?

The phrase “An English Garden” has long been synonymous with lush green, flowering gardens, walls covered with creepers, bursting with colour and beautiful, scented climbing roses. This surely conjures up feelings of romance too.

The swimming pool is, arguably, the whole family’s favourite place during the summer holidays. But since drownings claim the lives of dozens of young children every year, water safety should always be your first priority.

Unwinding after a long day at the office in a swing chair, glass of chilled wine in one hand and in the other a good book - there’s just something comfortably nostalgic about it. Equally, there are a few pleasures as rare and enjoyable as those ‘stolen’ hours swinging to and fro in the summer sun with a good book…

The phrase Winter Wonderland conjures up images of roaring fires, thick blankets, lazy afternoons in front of the fireplace and of course the obligatory robust red wine or hot chocolate.

There is nothing better than spending summers in the garden in the shade of a well-established tree. There are many trees that grow quickly, don’t require large amounts of water and are considered to be perfect for creating shade in your garden. There are also quite a large number of trees that you are not allowed to grow.

No matter how small the garden, there's always room for big imagination. Whether you want to create a usable garden space in a small area, or simply want a garden that looks great from your window. You can trust Creative Living with its wealth of beautiful Outdoor Furniture products to help fire your creativity and bring out the designer in you.