Archive for the ‘Crockery’ Category
Monday, March 8th, 2010
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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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
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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Monday, February 15th, 2010
Tea Time lamp
Isn’t this Tea Time lamp fantastic? It’s by Laura Ashley and the quirky base is made up of a series of china teacups and saucers.
It’s a really fun piece, a very clever idea and a lamp that is sure to receive interest and compliments.
The Tea Time table lamp comes complete with a matching pastel lamp shade and is available from Laura Ashley.
Tags: lamp, Laura Ashley, table lamp, tea, Tea Time, teacup
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
Engraved coffee pot
This lovely looking Danish coffee pot has an engraved design on it and is made from nickel plated brass.
It’s retro in style, with a black Bakelite handle and it’s finished off with a crystal embellished lid.
The Danish coffee pot is available from Plumo, where it’s been reduced down in price from £45 to £30.
Tags: coffee pot, danish, engraved, plumo, Retro
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
- Pretty eggcups
This sweet pair of egg cups from Cath Kidston are in the new flower spray design.
One is white with flowers on the outside, and the other is plain blue on the outside, with lovely roses on the inside. The pair complement each other really well and would make a good ‘his ‘n’ hers’ egg cup set.
The set of two spray flowers egg cups is available from Cath Kidston for £4.
Matching items, such as a butter dish, dinner plate and jug are also available.
Tags: Cath Kidston, china, egg cups, eggcups, floral
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Classic blue and white jug
I love blue and white china, so was pleased to come across the Old English range by Whittard of Chelsea.
Featuring delicate flower blooms and stems of foliage, it would mix and match well with lots of other blue and white pieces.
This milk jug (which they also suggest could double up for serving cream from) is made from fine bone china and costs £15.
A six-cup matching teapot is available too, along with various other nice pieces.
Tags: china, jug, Whittard, Whittard of Chelsea, Whittards
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Saturday, January 9th, 2010
Fun folk
Folk is being tipped as a hot favourite for 2010 and we think these plates give the folk look a cool new spin.
The pretty, coloured matryoshkas should brighten up light snacks and as they’re made from melamine, they’re perfect for children or for dining al fresco.
The tray costs £18.50 and a set of four plates costs £26.50, all from Pedlars.
Tags: folk, home trend, matryoshka, melamine, Pedlars, plates, tray, trend
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
Tea for one
We’re on a mission to rid desks of chipped mugs for the coming year. Instead, we hope to see pretty tea for one sets such as Laura Ashley’s ‘Josette’ in the office.
Comprising a mini bone china teapot, cup and saucer, it’s perfectly delightful. And just to top it off, it’s dishwasher and microwave safe.
Turn over a new (tea) leaf at Laura Ashley for £22.
Tags: home office, Laura Ashley, tea set, teapot
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Shabby chic goes Danish
Why have plain glass when you can have an explosion of colour on your breakfast table?
Danish brand GreenGate is perfect for shabby chic fans that want their homewares to combine with modern living, so this 1 litre stoneware Mimi jug is dishwasher safe and handpainted.
Snap it up for £24.99 here.
Tags: danish, greengate, jug, Shabby chic
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Perfect for afternoon tea
We love the idea of afternoon tea and you can’t possibly have one without a cake stand. Amongst all the pretty pink and cream offerings, we spyed this three tiered blue stand handpainted with dots and stripes which we think will do the trick.
It’s £25 from Laura Ashley where we found it in the 3 for 2 section, so you may as well purchase another gift and then a little something for yourself thrown in for free. Marvellous. Now, what cakes shall we have?
Tags: Cake stand, Laura Ashley
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