The sound of music..

You can now officially end your hunt for a smart looking, high quality sound system... the Swiss designed Geneva sound systems are our new must-have for the home.

These sleek and stylish speakers are perfection, bringing impressive sound into any room in your home or workplace in one trendy little unit. From February 2010 we will be stocking the Geneva Sound System Model S (RRP $599.00) which is an introductory model to the extensive Geneva range (click here to see the whole range).

As well as enabling you to listen to your favourite FM radio stations, this system is also iPod and iPhone compatible, performs as an alarm clock, and has an award winning amplifier that is energy efficient.

We also love the fact that the Model S also comes with a detatchable table stand to save space on your bed side table, desk, or bench.

(image from genevalab.com.au)

Deluxe dining...

On an early morning caffeine hunt this morning we stumbled across the fabulous new DELUXE ADELAIDE magazine. This chic new go-to guide for all things ADELAIDE provides inspiration for everything from fashion, food and wine, to events, festivals and local holiday hotspots.

Don't go past the delectable 5 page dining guide, Tasting Plate, which features a number of Adelaide restaurants who are hosting some of our 2010 cooking classes. It makes us hungry just reading about them!

The DELUXE ADELAIDE team have certainly reminded us about how special our little old city is .. We can't wait to read the next issue ...

Marimekko-mania....

Leading Finnish clothing and textiles house, Marimekko, made their mark back in the 1970s with their trademark bold, bright, and beautiful prints developing a cult-like status across the globe.

Fast forward 40 years and Marimekko is still a huge talking point in homes from Denmark to Dandenong proving that their stunning designs still have global appeal.

We just can't go past some of their latest designs which are not only striking and modern, but come in some great colours!

(images from marimekko.com)

Take a peek at the other gorgeous designs here or come in store to visit and flick through their

catalogue.

Kickstart your 2010 New Year's Resolutions

After waving goodbye to a very busy 2009, the girls at Outdoors on Parade welcomed 2010 with an assortment of New Years Resolutions.. and we have an inkling that many of you may be attempting similar feats.

It's no secret that most resolutions don't make it past February, however we are determined that our 2010 goals will see us through to next year. Many of you may be sharing similar achievable goals, and we found some fabulous bits and pieces in store that will help to kickstart your new year and sticking out your different New Year's committments.

1. Spend more time with friends and family!
Spending time with your loved ones can be as simple as playing a fun board game (Baulderdash $65.00 or Articulate $49.95), or enjoying a sunny afternoon together with a BBQ and a game of outdoor cricket (Notebook grill $69.95; Beach Cricket $49.95).

2. Get fit and fabulous!
When it comes to getting fit, every little bit counts! Incorporating exercise into your daily routine can make your goal of getting fit or losing weight more achievable. Why not get a group together and play a game of beach soccer (Sunny soccer ball $29.95)? Or tune into your favourite radio station and start regular walks (water-resistant digital FM walkman $32.95)? Doing laps at your local pool is also a great way to get fit during summer (luxurious beach towels from $59.95)!

3. Improve my cooking skills
For many people, New Year's resolutions incorporate learning or improving a skill. Cooking is often a skill that many people wish to improve on and can need a little boost and some new 'tools' to get the wheels turning. Inspire yourself with some new recipes from some real kitchen whizzes (The Cook's Companion, by Stephanie Alexander $130; Fabulous Food: Minus the Boombah, by Jane Kennedy $39.95)! Treat yourself to some new 'hardware' that will see you whipping up devilish desserts and mouthwatering feasts in your sleep (Pizza Maker $169.95; KitchenAid mixer $649; Bamix Basic $159)!

While New Years resolutions can be lost in the upcoming stresses of work and other committments, these goodies will certinaly help you to get closer in achieving your goals. We're off for a game of beach cricket, but we hope to see you all instore soon. Happy New Year, the girls at Outdoors on Parade!

Xmas Day Seafood Feast

Dreaming of a long lunch on Christmas Day with loads of fresh South Australian seafood. Why not try this delectable dish from Peter Clarke of the acclaimed Vintners in the Barossa Valley.

SA Snapper & Prawns with Beetroot Ginger Butter

Serves 6

6 x 150g pieces snapper fillet
18 shelled prawn tails
1 dessert spoon salmon roe
1 clove garlic 100ml vegetable oil
100ml reduced fish stock
1 knob ginger cut in julienne
1 tblspoon fine diced raw beetroot
100ml stones green ginger wine
Juice of 1-2 limes
180g butter diced in small cubes
Salt & white pepper Baby coriander - garnish

Sauce: Place the ginger and Stones green ginger wine in a pan & reduce by half, add reduced fish stock, bring to boil & remove from heat, squeeze in ½ the lime juice.

While still hot add the beetroot then slowly add 150g of butter stirring constantly until the butter is taken up by the sauce, set aside in a warm spot.
Dust the snapper in flour & pan fry with ½ the remaining butter & veg oil till just cooked through, season, in another pan sauté the prawns with the garlic and remaining butter till just cooked.

Place the sauce on the plate, then snapper with the prawns on top, garnish with baby coriander.

Our Sunny summer is just around the corner..

It's that time of the year again! The Outdoors on Parade girls have been busy little bees these last couple of weeks with a lot of our new summer stock arriving and quickly filling up the shop. Among the goodies we have already received were those from SunnyLife, one of our most favourite suppliers, who have introduced some truly fabulous pieces for summer into their 2009/10 range.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Sunny's fantastic gear, beware! Once you spy the trinkets we have to show you, you'll be wishing away these last few weeks of drizzly weather and be busting for a hot day where you can whip out your Sunny beach accessories and homewares.

This year's range features summery prints including bold stripes, geometric patterns, and block colour in a combination of bright colours such as red, pink, blue, yellow, black, and white. This summer, Sunny's popular beach accessories including beach towels, seats, and games, will once again be available as well as some stunning new homewares including table linen and outdoor melamine products.

With so much new stock, it's difficult for us to show you online.. so be sure to pop in and have a look. In the meantime, here are a few sneaky photos to show you why we think so highly of the SunnyLife range and just how fantastic it is.

(images from SunnyLife.com.au)

Introducing....

While our weekend at the trade fairs left us feeling excited about the new Christmas stock that will be arriving soon, it also awoke us to the reality that Christmas is really not that far away.. With only five months left of 2009, we realised that there are only a few of our cooking classes left to enjoy for the year. With that, we thought we might introduce you to one of our upcoming chefs, KARENA ARMSTRONG.

Karena, voted Fleurieu Chef of the Year, has worked in such prestigous restaurants as Iceberg's in Bondi, Billy Kwongs, and with the famed Alla Wolf Tasker at Daylesford House. Her ability to combine produce in a way that brings out the freshness and flavour results in dishes layered with light, clean flavours, and a wonderful taste experience.

With summer just around the corner, Karena will present an unmissable class enabling you to learn her tricks and secrets to preparing delicious summer meals. To book your place in Karena's class, visit us instore, online at http://www.outdoorsonparade.com.au/, or phone 8362 8822....

Lamb Neck Tagine by Karena Armstrong

Photo courtesy of Grant Nowell