March 17th
Crafty storage
This great little house shaped storage box is perfect for keeping all your sewing kit and other crafty bits and bobs in.
The fabric covered sewing basket is shaped and decorated like a house, with windows, a front door and tiled roof details. Inside, it has a compartmentalised tray and elasticated pouch, for storing all your threads, needles, pins and scissors.
The house sewing box measures 24cm by 18cm by 19cm. It would make a perfect gift for new or seasoned crafters or sewers, or be a nice treat for yourself!
Cath Kidston also do a range of other sewing and knitting accessories, such as the ever faithful button tin, which keeps appearing in different designs (I have a lovely floral one), their pin tins and thread tins.
If you enjoy browsing through the Cath Kidston magazine for ideas and inspiration, but haven’t been able to get a copy of the latest issue, then you’ll pleased to know that you can now read it online here.
Tags: basket, box, Cath Kidston, sewing, Storage
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March 16th
Unusual egg cups
Egg cups are often a bit awkard for storing, as they don’t easily stack inside each other. These unusually shaped egg cups get over that problem really well as they’re designed to successfully stack together, so you’ll never have egg cups falling over in your cupboard again.
What’s more, they’re decorated nicely too. We love the pink roses floral design, but they’re also availble in a turquoise bird design. The egg cups are made from bone china and were created by designer Hannah Tofalos.
The stacking egg cups are sold by Patchwork Harmony, who are now on the hugely popular Not On The High Street. If you want to give the egg cups as a gift, you’ll be pleased to know that the cost includes free gift wrap.
Tags: egg cups, floral, Not On The High Street, Patchwork Harmony
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March 13th
Isodore wallpaper
If you’re thinking of doing any decorating, then it’s worth noting that Laura Ashley currently have up to 30% off lots of decorating goodies, including wallpaper, paint and fabrics.
The black, white and grey Isodore wallpaper, for example, is reduced from £27 to £18.90 per roll, which works out as a signifcant saving on decorating costs.
Tins of paints are all reduced in price too, including tester pots, and if you’re considering buying a new pair of curtains, or investing in a new curtain pole, then now is the time to have a serious look, as there are reductions across the range.
Get ideas for decorating and buy online at Laura Ashley.
Tags: decorating, discount, Laura Ashley, Wallpaper
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March 11th
Classic shaped chair
If you’re looking for a comfortable chair, in a classic shape, then the tub chair is an ideal choice.
This Victoria tub chair from Feather and Black is a great buy, as it’s currently got £300 off the original price. The tub chair is made in Britain and is available in a choice of three fabrics – natural, grey or pebble.
The standard chair comes with natural feet, but if you’d like to match existing furniture in your home, then there’s a bespoke option available too, and feet can be supplied in oak, cherry, mahogany, ebony or distressed walnut.
The discount offer, which also includes up to 55% off a range of other products too, is available for a limited time. See the tub chair, and other great furniture bargains, at Feather and Black.
Tags: Chair, Feather and Black, Furniture, Seat, seating, Victoria
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March 9th
Name your house
If your house has a name, either in addition to a number or as an alternative to it, ensuring the name is displayed clearly can really make a difference for helping postmen and visitors successfully find your home.
Signs like this one are handmade to order from Delightful Living, on Not On The High Street. They make the signs from reclaimed wood, which is gently distressed to give it a vintage feel. The exact size of the sign will vary depending on the length of the name you’d like put on it and you can choose whether you want the words in one single line, or split over two lines.
When the signs are finished, they are waterproofed wtih a clear matt seal, so they’re protected from the elements.
The personalised house name sign is £40 and you can find out more at their store at Not On The High Street.
Tags: Delightful Living, house, name, Not On The High Street, reclaimed, sign
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March 8th
One of my all time favourite ranges of ceramics is the blue and white Clipper designs from Whittard.
Different designs in the range have come and gone over the years, but with the standard blue and white colouring, everything mixes and matches very well together. But a few years ago, the worst scenario happened and they stopped selling Clipper.
For a while, it was still possible to pick up odd bits and pieces in Whittard discount stores and I’ve hunted through many to find vital bits to make up the set (and extras to account for any accidents and breakages). I’ve also found the occasional item on Ebay, which has been great.
But now I’m thrilled, as the wise folks at Whittard have brought good old Clipper back again. There are some new designs, like this lovely blue and white stripe, and some old favourites, like polka dots. There might not be quite so many unique pieces any more (I haven’t seen bowls or serving dishes yet), but it’s great to know I can get replacement cups and saucers or mugs once more.
The handpainted blue and white six cup teapot is £15, the cup and saucer is £6 or a nifty two-in-one teapot and ceramic cup set is available for £15. For more fabulous Clipper designs, check out the Whittard website.
Tags: ceramic, china, Clipper, cup, teapot, Whittard, Whittards
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March 5th
Antique style world map
Styled in the form of an antique world map, with its aged look, this piece thankfully won’t set you back an antique price to buy.
It’s a poster and it’s available from Play.com for only £3.99.
You could use it as it is, or pop it in a nice frame. Either way, it’s a bit of a bargain.
Tags: antique, map, Play, poster, world map
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March 5th
As far as measuring spoons go, these have got to be some of the cutest ones available.
The set of four spoons have all the essential qualities of a good measuring spoon – four differing sizes of spoon – but have the added advantage of also being delightfully charming too, with cute little birds perched on the top of the handles.
The bird measuring spoons are produced by Bombay Duck and you can buy the boxed set of four from Wysteria Lane, where they promise to lovingly wrap them in tissue paper and ribbon before posting it out to you.
Treat yourself, or buy them for a special gift.
Tags: Bombay Duck, measuring spoons, spoons, Wysteria Lane
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March 4th
Clever basket liner
This doesn’t look like much, but it’s quite a good idea. The white waffle basket lining, from The White Company, is designed to go inside baskets, so any odd bits of wicker or basket material don’t stick into the things you put inside the basket, such as clothes or toys.
It’s being sold as a liner for laundry or washing baskets, but you could use it for any basket that you feel could do with a lining.
The pure cotton waffle liner, which is designed to be snag-free, is suitable for a basket measuring up to 64cm by 35cm and is currently half price, at only £8, from The White Company.
Tags: basket, cotton, laundry, liner, The White Company, washing
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March 3rd
If you like country, shabby chic and floral homeware styles, then you may well like the new Posy Gingham range of tableware and crockery, from M&S.
In shades of pink, red and blue, the products feature posies of flowers and gingham designs. There are lots of items available, so you could build up a matching set, or pick and mix with a few pieces.
The cup and saucer is £7.50 and the stoneware mugs are £19.50 for a set of four. View the whole Posy Gingham range here.
Tags: Crockery, cup, floral, M&S, mugs, plates, Posy Gingham
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