I brought Santorini to my boring Suffolk garden for less than £100 of Temu buys – now I’ve got my own holiday haven

IF you’re desperate to give your garden a holiday upgrade, then you’ve come to the right place.

One has proved that you can , without having to break the bank.

A bargain hunter has shared how she turned her Suffolk garden into a holiday paradiseFor less than £100, Shelly Lou was able to add style to her spaceWe, along with Shelly’s family and friends, think her outside space looks super impressiveShe even repurposed a shower curtain as part of her backdrop

For less than £100, Shelly Lou, 51, who lives in with her Mark and works at a local supermarket, was able to give her an overhaul using from .

Shelly was inspired by a visit to Mijas, , and her dream to one day visit .

“I loved the crisp white walls and those beautiful blue pots everywhere. I just wanted that vibe at ,”; she explains.

Determined to bring the look to life, Shelly turned to Temu , the popular online marketplace, as she says: “I added everything to my , wanting a proper .”;

Her haul included artificial hanging , giant simulated plants, palm hybrid plants and artificial jasmine vines.

Not only this, but she also ordered a garden hose, plant pots, pillow fillers, cushions, and even a she repurposed as part of her backdrop.

Remarkably, she achieved the entire look for under £100, excluding the she already owned, as she adds: “It was so easy to shop all in one place.”;

Nearly everything in her garden now comes from , from the ceramic planters to the decorative accents.

And now, her has become a favourite spot for her and Mark to relax.

But that’s not all, as family and friends have been full of compliments too, as she proudly explains: “They can’t believe how much it’s .

“It really feels like a little holiday escape.”;

For those looking to do a similar refresh, Shelly advises: “Plan the look first, then add to your basket bit by bit. It stops you from buying things you don’t need.

“And if you’re using a backdrop, build a frame first. Screw it to the wall and staple the material. It gives a proper finished look and it lasts.”;

But Shelly isn’t the only one turning to Temu to unlock her creativity.

I added everything to my Temu basket, wanting a proper Mediterranean feel

Shelly Lou

A recent IPSOS survey commissioned by the platform shows that 1 in 3 British users say Temu helps them explore new ways to , with respondents saving around 25%.

More than 80% say Temu offers good value for , reflecting strong consumer confidence in the platform’s quality and affordability.

With her clever use of Temu and a clear vision, Shelly has into a perfect example of how style and functionality can go hand in hand – and how a little inspiration goes a long way.