Back in May, we were asked if we’d like to review some products from Achica. We were already familiar with the site, having used it ourselves on a number of occasions (with both good and bad experiences). As part of our order, we received some lovely Carved Angel products, including…

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We’ve featured similar wall racks before, but never get fed up of them! This charming  pale blue carved wall rack could be used anywhere in the house and is great for storage or simply for displaying items. It would look particularly good in a country style kitchen but could also…

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What’s your idea of a dream kitchen and what would feature in it? Our dream kitchen would have to feature a classic Aga range cooker. Apart from being a brilliant way of cooking, they also help create a wonderfully cosy and warm kitchen – and a room that you’ll definitely…

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We never get fed up of bird themed home accessories! Here’s a piece that definitely puts the ‘fun’ into functional. This rather cute birdy offering is a chirping bird salt cellar. The white glazed ceramic bird, with its cheery yellow interior, is styled with his beak wide open – ready…

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All kitchens need a good supply of tea towels, especially those that bring a smile to your face as you dry the dishes. This cotton Twitter tea towel is adorned with branches of owls, all lining up for a bit of a tweet. It’s cute and colourful and, at only…

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There is much more to today’s salt and pepper shakers than a simple ‘S’ and ‘P’ on the top.  There is no end to the range of novelty sets available and they are a great gift choice for the home. As well as being inexpensive, it is easy to find…

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It’s the time of year for blackberry picking and jam and preserve making. If you’re giving it a go for the first time, then here’s a nice retro jam making kit to get you started. Consisting of four vintage style jars with printed polka dot metal lids, labels, jar covers,…

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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…

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