Quirky letter rack
Isn’t this a fun and quirky home accessory? Letter racks are often so dull and practical, but this rack is designed in the shape of a house, complete with a chimney and a little man standing inside reading a newspaper.
Available in a choice of chrome or white, it would be a fun way to store your letters and correspondence. It would also make an unusual housewarming gift.
The house shaped letter rack is available from Graham and Green.
Pretty heart file folder
I was thrilled to discover that some of Emma Bridgewater’s iconic designs have now been turned into home office storage and stationery products.
This A4 red and pink heart design folder opens up to reveal an expander file, which is ideal for storing all sorts of essential home documents and paperwork. It ties together with a red satin ribbon and it’s £10 from John Lewis.
Expander files are also available in the Black Toast and polka dot designs.
Pop your recycling in this bag
This cheery red and white spot bag is perfect for using to recycle empty bottles, when you’re shopping for wine or even for using as a useful toy tidy bag.
The bag itself is made from recycled plastic bottles, with a woven handle, and it’s available for the super bargain price of only £5 from Perfect Presence.
This aptly named treasure box is perfect for storing all your gems and jewellery in.
Made from a silver metal, which has been hammered and decorated, the large box has a hinged clasp which opens to reveal plenty of space to store all your treasured items.
As well as being perfect for storage purposes, it also looks gorgeous too and would look lovely displayed as a home accessory on a shelf in your bedroom or the lounge.
The silver treasure box is available from Plumo.
Crazy Daisy storage
We love the Portmeirion Crazy Daisy design of homewares – it’s fresh, modern and funky.
There are loads of products available in the range, but for storage purposes, these storage jars are great.
The small storage jar is in the sale at Leekes, where it’s currently reduced to £14.50.
They also have the Portmeirion Crazy Daisy mug for £4.50, the Crazy Daisy plate for £8.50 and a set of six Crazy Daisy coasters for £6.
Crochet storage stool from Plumo
Crochet is making a comeback and what better way to introduce it into your home than on one of these fab storage stools.
Available in a jazzy choice of green, purple or pink, the stool measures 39cm by 39cm by 36cm and the lid lifts up to reveal handy storage space for all your bits and pieces.
Buy yours from Plumo , where they’re in the sale.
ETA – they’re currently down to only £45, that’s £74 off the original price!
Keep the fire going
If you’re lucky enough to have an open fire, then you’ll no doubt be keeping your log baskets piled high at the moment with a good supply of logs.
This pair of willow log baskets, from Graham and Green, are made from natural, unvarnished willow, which is woven into these great basket designs. They’re perfect for storing logs in, or you could use them for all sorts of other home storage needs.
They come as a set of two and are currently reduced in the sale at Graham and Green.
For that special place to store and display all your favourite home gems and accessories, then this decorative display frame is perfect.
Cheery Christmas tins
This set of two cheery green and cream Christmas tins are very reasonably priced at £6 for the pair.
The large tin measures 18cm by 7cm and the small tin is 13cm by 6cm. You could either use them to store mince pies, chocolates or other Christmas goodies in, or use them to pop other people’s Christmas presents in. As they’re nicely decorated, you wouldn’t have to worry about wrapping them.
The two tins are by Rice and are available from Nettle Green.
House your cleaning equipment in style
Whilst I’m not the biggest fan of cleaning, I think it would be a lot more enjoyable if I could carry the essential cleaning equipment around the house in this fab housekeeper’s box.
Made from vintage blue enamel, it’s got the just the right amount of room for cleaning products, plus dusters and cloths. It would also be ideal for storing products in when not in use.
Buy yours from John Lewis, for £20.
