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…
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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…
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At first glance, it would be easy to assume these pretty bowls are made from china, but they’re actually made from melamine. I love melamine homeware items, as they’re sturdy and hard-wearing and you needn’t worry about accidental breakages (although melamine can eventually break, it’s a lot less of a…
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We’ve been browsing the range of homeware available at Urban Outfitters and have been quite taken by a number of items. First up are these dainty butterfly letter holders. Produced in a cutwork effect, you really get to see the intricate detail on the butterfly wings. The piece is the…
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This wooden cutlery box reminds me of a similar item that my grandparents used to have. The box is designed to hold cutlery (although you could easily use it for anything else) and has four sections inside for storing all your knives, forks, spoons and teaspoons. Underneath there’s a a…
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Although relatively simple in design, this square cushion is made more interesting by the use of patchwork effect birds. Sitting on three wires, the birds are made from a mixture of fabrics, creating a colourful look. The cushions are handmade to order by Kindred Rose, so you can request certain…
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Isn’t this a fun fabric design? I think it’s perfect for adding some summer colour into my home. The design features modern colour block, striped and outlined flowers in zesty colours, such as hot pink, lime green, red and aqua. The Ab Fab Tropicana curtain fabric is available from Terry’s Fabrics…
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These oriental style jasmine dipping bowls caught our eye on the Graham and Green website. They’re available in three sizes – small, medium or large – and come in sets of four. The ceramic dipping bowls are handpainted and would be great for all sorts of occasions. You could use…
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