Mexican Art chimineas are some of our best sellers, a popular member of our already huge and fast-growing clay chiminea family. Every design is uniquely shaped, beautifully hand-crafted in Mexico by local artisans, and they’re coming up with gorgeous new designs all the time. As we write this post it’s steaming hot outside, perfect chim […]
There’s nothing quite as tasty as food cooked outdoors. Why is that? We thought it’d be fun to explore the subject and, while we’re at it, tell you about the chiminea cooking crown, a deceptively simple accessory that delivers more food awesomeness than you can shake a proverbial stick at. Why does food cooked outdoors […]
You might not have heard of chimineas until recently. You might already know about them and what they do. Either way you’re a chim virgin. Here’s what you can expect from shopping with us, plus insight into the chiminea experiences one of our customers had with their first ever chim. Chiminea experiences – What to […]
It’s that time of year again. The famously horrid, soggy, cold British winter is on the way out at long last, spring is bursting out all over the place and I don’t know about you, but we’re raring to go on the alfresco entertainment front. This time of year is perfect for having fun in […]
In Britain the kitchen sits at the heart of the home, a place where families and friends gather together. In recent years we’ve started taking our love of good food and entertainment outdoors, thanks to the fast-growing availability of fun stuff like in time to the old days, when life was simpler. We go alfresco […]
It’s all going horribly pear shaped, and you can’t figure out what you’re doing wrong. Here are our top tips for chiminea troubleshooting, designed to help you make the most of your chim. Chiminea troubleshooting – Top chiminea advice Do I really need to use a lid and stand? Oh yes. Whatever type of clay […]
There’s a huge choice of stunning, stylish chimineas to choose from, every one of which has what it takes to grace your garden and delight your senses. There’s something about that typical chunky, smooth, fat belly and slim chimney that balances beautifully, whatever the design, whatever it’s made of, from clay to cast iron or […]
In Britain we’re used to shelving outdoor fun until the weather’s good enough. And that in itself can be a challenge. How many non-summer days do you get when it isn’t too windy, the temperature is comfortable, and it’s dry? Not too many! Luckily a simple chiminea is all you need to make this winter […]
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Let’s face it. The weather at this time of year is rubbish. Most of us spend the winter months huddled indoors. But are we missing a trick? Ask any Norwegian and they’d answer with a resounding ‘yes’. There’s something special about the Scandinavian way of life. By all accounts they’re unusually happy and fulfilled despite […]
Poor air quality has been all over the news like a rash recently. The Mayor of London has even gone so far as warning people about the health risks of simple stuff like waiting at a London bus stop. Despite the government being responsible for safe air in our cities and towns, they have failed […]