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Norwegian folk coasters

December 29, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

These pretty coasters are part of the Norwegian folk range of homeware products from Lakeland. Although they’re described as ‘homely and rustic,’ the vibrant designs are colourful and jolly. All of the range, which includes storage tins, table mats and a double oven glove, are currently reduced – often quite significantly – in the sale.

Filed Under: Practical Tips & Ideas Tagged With: Lakeland, norway, Norwegian folk

Set of pretty fabric hooks from Plumo

December 28, 2009 By Editor 1 Comment

Aren’t these pretty? Thankfully there’s no hard choice to make, as they come as a set of three, so you get all of the lovely designs. The red, blue and black fabric hooks each have embroidered designs on them, featuring flowers or birds. The hooks are avaiable from Plumo, where they’ve currently got £6 knocked…

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Filed Under: Decorative Accessories Tagged With: embroidered, hook, hooks, Plumo

Gorgeous handmade treasure chest

December 23, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

Gather up your jewellery and trinkets and get them organised, with the help of this beautifully handmade treasure chest. The octagonal shaped box is made from handmade paper and recycled cotton waste and features three tiers of storage areas to pop your gems in. Best of all is that it comes in a choice of 10 colours,…

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Filed Under: Storage Tagged With: Handmade, Henry and Jayne, Storage

Le Creuset red silicone multi mat from Amazon

December 21, 2009 By Editor 3 Comments

Kitchen surfaces can easily become damaged through putting hot pans on them, but this handy surface protector and multi mat will help prevent unnecessary damage. Made by Le Creuset, it’s made of silicone and is heat resistant of up to 425C, plus you can stick it in the dishwasher to clean it off if you…

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Filed Under: Kitchen Tagged With: jar opener, Le Creuset, silicone, surface protector

Cute chicken hooks

December 15, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

Hang your towels or tea towels up in style in your kitchen, with the help of these chicken shaped hooks. The white metal hooks have four hanging spaces on them and they’re easily fixed to the wall with two screws. They were £12, but are now available for only £6, from Forty Four Shop.

Filed Under: Hall, Kitchen Tagged With: Forty Four Shop, hanger, hook, hooks, kitchen towel, Towel

Vintage style candle votive with handle

December 14, 2009 By Editor 1 Comment

Candle holder with handle Votive candle holders are great, but all too often with tall or deep holders, it’s a bit problematic lighting the candle without burning your fingers.   This clever idea sorts out that problem fantastically well. The vintage style votive candle holder comes complete with a long armed holder.   You pop your…

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Filed Under: Living room Tagged With: candle handle, candle holder, Lytton and Lilly, tealight, votive

Rice green and cream Christmas tins

December 12, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

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…

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Filed Under: Seasonal Tagged With: Rice, Seasonal, Storage, tin

Knitted cupcake decorations

December 9, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

From a distance, these cupcakes look like the real thing – but they’re actually knitted! Hang them on your Christmas tree, around your home, or arrange them on a cake plate. Even if you’re on a diet, this is one cupcake that you can get away with buying. Get this set of four delicious looking…

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Filed Under: Decorative Accessories Tagged With: cupcakes, decorations, Seasonal, Strawberry Fool

Vintage bronze table lamp

December 8, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

This vintage 1940s bronze lamp, which would be perfect for popping on a desk, bedside table or even a dressing table, is available at a bargain price. It’s made from antiqued brass and has a handy flexible neck, so you can direct the light to where you need it. The lamp originally cost £129, then…

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Filed Under: Lighting Tagged With: bedside lamp, desk lamp, lamp, Lighting, Plumo

John Lewis pre-lit mistletoe tree

December 7, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

For something a bit different to the usual Christmas tree, how about this mistletoe tree from John Lewis? It comes pre-lit with bulbs on it, so you don’t even have to faff around stringing it with fairy lights. At 75cm by 30cm, it’s also the perfect size if you’re in need of a smaller tree…

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Filed Under: Seasonal Tagged With: christmas tree, John Lewis, mistletoe

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