With both the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics fast approaching, so many more products are having Union Jacks emblazoned on them. Some work and some don’t. One that we rather like the look of – partly as the Union Jack isn’t all over the product and doesn’t overpower it-…
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These pieces of cute crockery will make sure you want to set the table for tea rather than settling for a TV dinner. Marks & Spencer: British Range We’re not normally fans of union jacks splashed everywhere but if anyone can do it tastefully it’s Marks & Spencer. The British…
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British company, Little Greene, have a great range of speciality wallpapers, many inspired by heritage designs, that are well worth exploring. Their collection of 50s line papers includes eight patterns drawn from original 1950s designs found in the wallpaper archive at the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester. Hampstead c. 1949…
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These lovely pieces of hand painted ceramic tableware would be perfect for a cosy home. The Leaf collection of tableware is designed and created by Katrin Moye, who was inspired by the leaves on the birch tree in her garden; the pieces are produced by ECP Design Ltd. The collection…
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Yorkshire designer, Hannah Nunn, specialises in making lighting products and draws inspiration for her designs from nature and the botanical world. This lovely Harebells lamp is one example of her range, which combines ‘elegance with a contemporary twist.’ A great way of adding a cosy feeling to any room, the…
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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…
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