Leaf Blowers!

Just what I needed, first thing Boxing Day morning - the neighbour's gardener and his damned noise machine (not necessarily this brand).

When I stuck my head out of the window, the guy was apparently using it to blow all the leaves and pine needles off the neighbour's deck, spraying them anywhere else, including into the pool! I suppose it's democratic - in the current economic climate both the gardener and the pool boy need to keep their jobs, so why shouldn't they make work for each other?

Haven't yet understood why these things are so bloody loud though!

Garden Obeslik

Garden furniture is usually boring and functional, with little concern about looking good. But just look at this from Dedon.

Its a set of four chairs and a table which, when not in use, stack to form this obelisk. It's a shame my "terrace" is actually only a veranda, too small for such a design statement. On the other hand, don't ask the price if you would normally furnish your garden using moulded plastic from your local supermerket...