Striking rug
This lovely rose themed rug would certainly add a splash of colour and brighten up a room.
It’s made from hand tufted 100% New Zealand wool and has art silk highlights. The rug comes in a range of sizes, from 1.5m x 0.9m, to 3m x 2m, and prices vary accordingly.
The pink rose rug is available from Mooch.
Three tier cake stand
If you’ve been thinking of buying a cake stand, then now’s the time to do so. This large blue three tier ceramic cake stand has plenty of room to fit all the key necessities of an afternoon tea on – dainty sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and small cakes – and is currently reduced in price at Laura Ashley.
If the blue and white isn’t quite to your taste, there’s also a striking red and white cake stand available at reduced price too.
Pop a candle in this bird cage
It’s been a while since we last featured An Angel at My Table, but they’ve got some lovely new products in stock and it’s well worth heading over to take a look.
Bird cages have become very trendy in home accessories and this sweet little bird cage is designed to hold a candle or tea light. Just open up the door and pop the candle inside. Of course, you don’t have to use it as a candle holder; the design of the cage is ideal for hanging jewellery inside, or you could simply use it for decorative purposes.
The birdcage is nicely designed, with four little ball feet on the bottom and a cute bird perched on the top. It’s priced at £23.50 from An Angel at My Table.
Garden candles
There’s nothing worse than sitting outside on warm summer days and being pestered by bugs and insects.
One of the best ways of warding them off is to burn citronella candles - the fragrance is pleasant for humans, but not for bugs – and the candles make the perfect accompaniment on a balmy summer evening, as the light fades away.
This set of three mini citronella candles will ensure you’re well stocked for a while. They’re available from Patchwork Harmony for £8.25.
Poetry tea towel
Kitchen Sink Dramas specialise in bringing the art of storytelling into the home and produce a range of tea towels and aprons containing plenty to read.
We love this tea towel, which aptly features the words of the poem, ‘Tea’ by Carol Ann Duffy. The poem is silk screened by hand onto 100% cotton and the piece is handmade in the UK.
If you think it’s too nice to do the dishes with, then you could always frame the tea towel instead and make your own wall art.
The Carol Ann Duffy tea towel is £12 from Kitchen Sink Dramas.
Other lovely literary tea towel offerings include the Wind in the Willows, Alice in Wonderland, the Secret Garden and DH Lawrence.
Reversible bedlinen
If you’re looking for a fresh new seasonal look for your bedroom, then Zara Home have some gorgeous new bedlinen ideas in stock.
The aptly named Summer collection includes a reversible cotton duvet cover – pink floral print on one side, and polka dots on the reverse – and matching pillowcases.
A number of pieces are available in this pretty pink shade, but if you’re not massively on just pink, it looks great with touches of fresh green (cushions and throw) or a red and white gingham cushion.
For this, and more inspiring bedlinen ideas, check out Zara Home.
