Mini Insect Lanterns from Matalan

I had to say goodbye to two precious things on Tuesday - the first was a wonderful extended weekend spent almost entirely in the garden, and the second was the rare but beautiful British sunshine. Luckily, the weather's supposed to be even better this weekend - so this time I'm going to be even more prepared for outdoor entertaining.

My first stop will be at Matalan for these colourful, bargain lanterns. Not only will they brighten up your garden patio or decking area a treat, but they'll also create ambient lighting for those who, like me, love sitting outside on warm summer evenings.

Either hang these on a wire across your terrace for an exotic global-chic look, or line three in a row on your outdoor dining table for an attractive centrepiece. And don't forget to pop in a citronella tealight to keep your outdoor space bug free (except for the design, of course!)

Also available in orange, green and yellow, £2 each from Matalan

Jenny Drew, Editorial Assistant

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