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New fabrics and the Chelsea Flower Show

New fabrics and the Chelsea Flower Show

Elizabeth Durrant 09/05/2016 0
So our thoughts move on to 2013 and our new colourways. We have something for everyone! We're offering some brighter themes from vibrant stripes to co...
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The year draws to a close

The year draws to a close

Elizabeth Durrant 09/05/2016 0
So as the year draws to a very chilly close and Christmas is almost upon us, looking back on 2012 we can safely say that we’re looking forward to the ...
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May has come and gone

May has come and gone

Elizabeth Durrant 09/05/2016 0
So May has come and gone and what a busy time! A sudden flurry of calls has meant another 'flock' of Idlers have taken wing to their new homes. We hav...
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Photos, photos, photos

Photos, photos, photos

Elizabeth Durrant 09/05/2016 0
Spring has most definitely sprung and with Summer just around the corner it’s time to wake the Idler from its winter hibernation. And with the hosepip...
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Chelsea 2010

Chelsea 2010

Elizabeth Durrant 09/05/2016 0
We had a great time at the Chelsea Flower Show 2010 and for once we were not completely knackered at the end. Once again we were lucky enough to recei...
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Chelsea 2009

Chelsea 2009

Elizabeth Durrant 09/05/2016 0
The Chelsea Flower Show came around quickly again but the creation of our stand was at last getting slicker however our transport decided that it was ...
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Chelsea 2008

Chelsea 2008

John Doe 08/05/2016 0
After getting an award for our 2007 stand we managed to obtain a stand in a different part of the show ground which had more sunshine - a swing seat n...
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Chelsea 2007

Chelsea 2007

Elizabeth Durrant 08/05/2016 0
Chelsea Flower Show 2007 was our very first show. It was great to be accepted and no doubt our swing seat's classic design and traditional craftsmansh...
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A. Gilljam, Ilkley, Yorkshire, UK, 2012

A. Gilljam, Ilkley, Yorkshire, UK, 2012

Elizabeth Durrant 25/04/2016 0
Hi Elizabeth, enclosing a photo of my Idler which arrived very promptly this morning. Looks like it always been there, very pleased. Thank you, Annika...
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M. Hockey, Spain, 2012

M. Hockey, Spain, 2012

Elizabeth Durrant 25/04/2016 0
We bought an Idler from you at Chelsea and you shipped it to Spain for us. We are, and remain delighted with it and spend many an hour relaxing on it,...
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L. Hall, Shaftesbury, UK, 2012

L. Hall, Shaftesbury, UK, 2012

Elizabeth Durrant 25/04/2016 0
The men who put my Idler up were so impressed by its design and the high standard it has been made to. We enjoyed last evening sat on it, and are (I k...
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M. Bentley, Driffield, Yorkshire, 2012

M. Bentley, Driffield, Yorkshire, 2012

Elizabeth Durrant 25/04/2016 0
I (plus 2 doggies) fell asleep for over an hour on 'The Idler'. I have never slept in the garden since I was in my pram. Have a good Jubilee weekend....
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Sue Meech, Burford, Oxfordshire, UK, 2012

Sue Meech, Burford, Oxfordshire, UK, 2012

Elizabeth Durrant 25/04/2016 0
Just a short note to say our Idler arrived all safe & well and we are absolutely delighted with it. It is truly lovely. Even Robin has overlooked what...
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R. Dunton, Gloucestershire, 2011

R. Dunton, Gloucestershire, 2011

Elizabeth Durrant 25/04/2016 0
Everything about this acquisition has been a rare and positive experience. My Idler arrived promptly, clearly marked and very well packed. It's self-e...
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Jamie Hempsall, BIID, Yorkshire Post, 2011

Jamie Hempsall, BIID, Yorkshire Post, 2011

Elizabeth Durrant 25/04/2016 0
One of the nicest varieties of swing seats I experienced was as a child when friends had an enormous old 'swinging sofa'. I was delighted to find this...
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