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Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Mix and match spoons
I’m on the hunt for nice dessert spoons – the kind that have a pretty handle – as the pattern on my current ones is sadly wearing off.
I found some in a homeware shop recently that were perfect, except for the fact that they turned out to be £20 each…ouch!
But now I’ve spotted these Laguiole long handled spoons, which are thankfully more budget friendly and this time you get six spoons for £25.
The stainless steel Laguiole dessert spoons have a glossy acrylic handle in a mixture of jewel-like colours and they come in a presentation box.
They’re available to purchase at John Lewis.
Tags: coloured cutlery, Cutlery, dessert spoons, dining, John Lewis, kitchen accessories, Laguiole, spoons
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Thursday, July 7th, 2011
Decorative chopping boards
As chopping boards go, these Birds and Branch boards are very decorative and almost too nice to chop on.
They’re designed and made in Sweden by Julia Nielson and are made from laminated birchwood. The cutting board has a hole at the top, so it can be hung up if you wish, and it’s available in a choice of two colours – zingy green or soft lilac.
The Birds and Branch chopping boards can be purchased from Berry Red and cost £16.50 each.
Do you think they’re too nice for chopping on? Perhaps you could just hang them up and enjoy the design instead!
Tags: Berry Red, birchwood, bird, Birds and Branch, chopping board, cutting board, decorative, design, Julia Nielson, kitchen accessories, Sweden, Swedish
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Monday, July 4th, 2011
Make delicious lemonade
Nothing quite beats the refreshing taste of homemade lemonade on a hot summer’s day.
If you’d like to have a go at making your own, then this Lemonade and Cordials kit contains all you’ll need for creating some delicious drinks.
The kit was created by Sophie Conran and includes an ice bucket, four traditional glass lemonade bottles wit flip top lids, a recipe booklet, muslin square for straining, a silicon funnel and a set of colourful drinking straws.
You don’t have to just stick to making soft drinks with the kit – amongst the inspiring recipes is Sophie’s Sip Me Sloe Gin!
The Bucket of Fun homemade lemonade kit can be purchased from Whisk Hampers for £35.
Tags: bucket of fun, cordial kit, cordials, drink, drink kit, homemade, homemade lemonade, kit, lemonade, make your own lemonade, Sip Me Sloe Gin, Sophie Conran, Whisk Hampers
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Friday, June 17th, 2011
Floral pedal bin
Kitchen bins – not really the most exciting of home purchases, are they?
But that scenario could be different for once, thanks to the design of this pedal bin. It’s part of designer, Lisa Stickley’s, House and Home range at Debenhams and the cream bin has been given a bright and fresh feel with a floral buttercup design.
This bin wouldn’t fade into the background in your kitchen, but could actually be loved and admired. Even more so as it was originally priced at £50, but is now available for the super bargain price of only £25. Buy it now at Debenhams.
To complete the look, other matching Lisa Stickley home accessories are available, many of them also reduced in the sale.
Tags: Debenhams, homeware, House and Home, kitchen accessories, kitchen bin, Lisa Stickley, pedal bin, sale
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Decorative and practical coffee spoon
If you love coffee and birds, then this handcrafted pewter bird coffee scoop is the perfect thing for you!
You can use it as a coffee scoop, or hang it on a wall (it would look great in a kitchen), as it comes with a hanging mount.
The lead-free pewter coffee spoon in made by the Beehive Studio in the US and is sold by Berry Red for £27.
If you like the design, they also sell a lovely set of four pewter bird measuring spoons which hang from a copper rack.
Tags: Beehive Studio, bird design, coffee scoop, coffee spoon, decorative spoon, metal, pewter, scoop, spoon
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Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
Glass jelly mould
When did you last make jelly in a proper mould? We’ve not done it for ages, but this fab large vintage glass jelly mould has inspired us to give it a go again!
Perfect for creating a traditional wibbly wobbly jelly, this mould is made from vintage glass and will produce a jelly perfect for a tea party. When not in use, it’s a decorative piece to have on display in your kitchen.
The large vintage glass jelly mould is available from Magpie Living. If you want it, you’d better be quick, as there’s now only one left in stock!
Tags: decorative, glass, jelly, jelly mould, kitchen accessories, Magpie Living, mould, traditional jelly, Vintage
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Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Colourful oven glove
This rosy red and green apple oven glove is part of the homeware range at M&Co.
The colours and design make it a bright and cheerful piece to have in your kitchen. It was affordably priced to start with, but is currently in the sale for only £6.00.
Matching accessories are available too, which are also reduced, including a fabric chair seatpad (£7.50) and rosy apple teacosy (£4.50).
Tags: apple, Chair, double, Fabric, green, M and Co, M&Co, oven glove, red, seatpad, tea cosy, teacosy
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Thursday, April 7th, 2011
With the weather acting suspiciously summer-like, we’re planning on making the most of it whilst it lasts. Eating outside in the garden is great, but I’m never keen on taking out my best china or crockery.
This large wooden salad bowl would be perfect for outdoor entertaining, as it looks stylish, but is super practical too. Hand carved from hevea wood, the bowl is finished off in a country style with a hand-painted heart design. The large heart bowl is £19.99 and a matching smaller bowl is available for £9.99.
To complete the look, a set of triple heart matching wooden salad servers are available too, for only £4.99.
All the country heart design pieces can be purchased from Touches Home Interiors.
For more product ideas and inspiration, why not have a read of their blog too?
Tags: bowl, country, eating outside, heart, home, salad, salad servers, Touches Home Interiors, Touches Interiors, wood, wooden
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Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Fabric bag holder
Although we don’t use carrier bags for shopping any more, we still seem to have a stack of them at home. This carrier bag store from Ochre and Ocre is so useful for keeping them all organised.
It’s made from organic cotton and the lovely fabric design is part of a British collection inspired by the work of 1950s designers, Lucienne Day and Mary White. As well the Isabella blue fabric, there’s also a cheery version in red.
In addition to popping carrier bags in ours, it also proves useful for brown paper bags that we want to re-use, as well as freezer bags. The hook on the top means that it can be hung up conveniently.
The Isabella carrier bag store costs £11 from Ochre and Ocre.
If you like the fabric design and colours, then there are various matching products available, including napkins, a table runner, ironing board cover (I have my eye on this, as our current one is so tatty), double oven glove and peg bag.
Tags: 1950s, blue, British, carrier bag storage, carrier bag store, designer, Fabric, ironing board cover, Isabella, Luciene Day, Mary White, napkins, Ochre and Ocre, organic, oven glove, peg bag, table runner
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Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Tea towel
It hasn’t taken long for Royal Wedding commemorative memorabilia to hit the shops, but whilst some of it is a tad on the tacky side, there are some more covetable items to be had.
We rather like the design of this tea towel, by Hunkydory Home, which features two lovebirds on the branch of a leafy tree.
The tea towel features the date and location of the Royal Wedding and costs £14 from Hunkydory Home.
Tags: commemorative, Hunkydory Home, Kate Middleton, kitchen accessories, Prince William, Royal Wedding, tea towel
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