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The Strawberry

The Strawberry, formerly known as The Strawberry Hills Hotel, embodies the essence of an authentic Aussie pub. However, a recent renovation has injected it with a contemporary flair, drawing in a fresh and trendy crowd. Situated in Surry Hills, just a stone's throw away from Sydney Central Station, it boasts a ground floor pub and restaurant, as well as an upper-level rooftop beer garden.

The Nielsen

Set in picturesque Nielsen Park, The Nielsen is a seamless blend of heritage elegance and contemporary coastal charm. The refined hospitality venue unfolds across three distinct spaces -The Kiosk, The Pavilion, and The Beach Club - each offering its own unique allure. 

The Beach Eatery

Recently refurbished, The Beach Eatery at South Curl Curl Beach draws inspiration from the rich history and tight-knit community of the South Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club, a local icon since 1918.

The Surf Yamba
The Surf in Yamba has recently been redesigned as a stylish boutique hotel offering on the Northern NSW coast. Read more about the inspiration behind the refurbishment and our classic nautical stripe patio umbrellas used to deck out the stunning rooftop.
Pair'd Margaret River

In a region already synonymous with exceptional wine and produce, it takes something special to elevate the Margaret River experience. Enter Pair'd – the week-long celebration that recently transformed the Western Australian coastline into a playground of culinary, musical and design excellence.

The Espy

Perched on the iconic West Esplanade, next to Manly Pavilion, The Espy is the latest alfresco bar bringing relaxed European summer vibes to the Manly harbour side. Offering a menu of seaside classics, wood fired pizzas, and refreshing drinks, it’s a favourite spot for soaking up some summer sun.

Felons Brewing Co. Manly

Bringing fresh energy to iconic Manly Wharf, Felons Manly is the ultimate spot for waterfront vibes, craft beers, and group get-togethers. Swing by for a Mediterranean-inspired pub menu, top-notch wood fired pizzas plus exclusive Felons brews, all served just steps from the water.

Celebrating with Jan Logan

Jan Logan, the iconic Australian jeweller, recently celebrated an incredible milestone of 35 years of timeless style, while unveiling a stunning 2025 collection. We were thrilled to be part of such a beautiful celebration, with our beautiful patio umbrellas providing a refined touch, and much needed shade, to the elegant setting.

Road trip with Pauline Morrissey

There’s nothing like a summer road trip to spark a sense of adventure, and journalist Pauline Morrissey knows how to do it right.  Embracing slow travel, she soaked in golden coastlines, charming country towns, and hidden picnic spots along the drive from Melbourne to Sydney. Lucky for us, we got to follow along, living vicariously through her beautiful photos.

Jimmy's Rooftop

Known for its vibrant hospitality scene, Merivale has outdone itself once again, delivering an elevated experience that’s equal parts chic design haven and cool culinary destination. Perched high above the bustling streets of Sydney’s CBD, Jimmy’s Rooftop at The Ivy is a feast for the senses.

Spring Masterclass with Steve Cordony
A masterclass with Steve Cordony on styling and entertaining? Yes please! We were thrilled to partner with Steve to supply our beautiful Amore Stripe umbrella in 'Forest', the perfect partner for his Italian themed Spring Masterclass.
Gibney, Cottesloe
Gibney, Cottesloe is an elegant brasserie grill offering breathtaking views of Cottesloe's pristine beaches, courtesy of restaurateur George Kailis. 
The Italian Collection is here!
Saving you the jet lag, we're bringing that European holiday feeling to life this summer with the launch of our newest collection, The Italian Collection.
The Calypso Club, Cairns

Drawing inspiration from nostalgic holidays spent by the coast, where the days were filled with sipping piña coladas, Calypso Club emerges as a lively rum bar and seafood kitchen

How to: Look after outdoor fabrics
We all need a little maintenance from time to time, and while getting down and dirty with outdoor furniture is never that fun, the results speak for themselves. Here are some easy instructions for how to clean outdoor acrylic fabrics.
The Design Show - It's a wrap!
What an incredible three days we've had at the Design Show, Sydney. We absolutely loved meeting new faces, reconnecting with familiar ones, and showcasing our newest collection. Jump through to see our show wrap video...
How to: Choose the Right Umbrella Base
One of the most common questions we're asked is, "What umbrella base do I choose?". The answer to that is always based on a couple of important criteria...Learn more
The Design Show, Sydney
Come and join us for the launch of our new range - The Italian Collection - at the Design Show, Sydney. Read more here for more information and to register.
Johnny's Green Room, Carlton

With its rooftop bar and sweeping sky line views of Carlton’s treetops, and an incredible menu curated by Karen Martini, the re-imagined Johnny’s Green Room is a firm must-visit for anyone in Melbourne.

The Harbord Hotel, Freshwater

The Harbord Hotel's redesigned sunny courtyard features our stunning custom made Soleil patio umbrellas. Read more about the project and the inspirations behind the design and renovation.

The Taphouse, Sydney

 

We were thrilled to work with Taphouse on their recent rooftop refurbishment on some customised commercial sun umbrellas channelling that Euro summer feeling.