It seems to have been a long, hard winter this year. If it hasn’t been raining it’s been freezing, and when it hasn’t been freezing we’ve had gale force winds. Fingers crossed that we’ve turned the corner, though. The spring flowers are well on their way and the days are getting longer. We’ve tracked down 10 bright and cheerful home accessories to bring a fresh breath of spring to your home this Easter, even if it’s still looking a bit gloomy outside.
1. Set of three spring flowers cake tins, Emma Bridgwater
Could anything be more uplifting than these pretty nesting tins? Decorated with a seasonal flowers design – grape hyacinths (muscari) and daffodils – they would look lovely in any home and great when filled with cake and other treats. The tins can be stacked on top of each other and when not in use can be stored inside each other. £53.95, available from Annabel James.
2. Colour pop flowers candle, Gisela Graham
This pretty candle is decorated with bright flowers and is scented with sweet peas. It has a burn time of around 40 hours and measures 8.5cm x 9.5cm x 8.5cm. £12.99, available from Gisela Graham.
3. Bright pink velvet cushion, Luxe 39
The jewel brightness of this hot pink velvet cushion lifts any colour scheme and injects immediate warmth and joy into a room. Made from high quality 100% cotton velvet, it will add texture to beds, sofas and chairs. Available in nine sizes, all cushions come finished with a matching or contrasting coloured zip and filled with a feather pad. Prices start at £40, available from Luxe 39.
4. Floral ceramic coaster set, AIM Studio Co
This pretty yet practical coaster set includes four different pressed flower designs, hand printed in the UK . Thanks to a smooth matte coating, colours will remain bright over time and stains simply wipe away easily, whether it’s red wine or coffee. Each coaster is backed with a durable cork base to protect your surfaces from scratches and heat. £17.99 for a set of four, also available individually from AIM Studio Co.
5. Malaki pink and yellow mat, The Basket Room
This mat features a broad neon pink and bright yellow stripe design against a natural sisal base, bringing a burst of Kenyan style to the nursery or playroom, hallway or sitting room. Handmade by a weaver named Bernard in his workshop in rural Kenya, they’re made from durable sisal. Bernard learned to weave on a hand-loom through a UN-funded project over twenty years ago. The mat measures approximately 1m30cm by 80cm, and costs £87 from The Basket Room.
6. Love your garden painted flowers print, Ink & Drop
Enhance your walls with this cheerful print Perfect for gardeners and flower lovers, it boasts bright and vibrant colors in an abstract painted style with the motto ‘aimez votre jardin’ at the bottom. Available in different sizes, prices start at £13.50 unframed from Ink & Drop.
7. Wild flowers mini storage tins set, Rex London
Get organised with these cool storage tins in a retro design, with bright pinks and reds making a great pop of colour in your space. The larger tin measures 7.5cm tall, 8cm diameter while the smaller one is 7cm tall, 6.5cm diameter. £6.95, available from The Northern Line.
8. Jaipur bright colourful cushion, Effortless Trading Co
This long, embroidered, rectangular cushion measures 35 x 80cms. Ideal to take outside and use on your garden furniture, or to brighten up a room or as a scatter cushion on a bed. Made of soft cotton, it has a concealed zip and chunky turquoise tassels on each corner. £45, available from Effortless Trading Co.
9. Iris vintage garden cushion, Perkins & Morley
Part of the ‘Vintage Garden’ collection, this cushion takes its inspiration from cottage gardens, and The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. Moody blues, soft greens , dark pinks and purples combine with flowers and butterflies for an uplifting effect. Handmade in the UK, it’s available in a choice of velvet or cotton/linen blend. Prices start at £27.99 (cover only, inserts available separately) from Perkins & Morley.
10. Bee wool throw, J J Textile
Made from 100% pure wool in a rich yellow and adorned with honeycomb patterns, tasselled edges and bees, this bee-autiful throw is the bees’ knees! £117, available from J J Textile.
