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Essential kitchen accessories: Tala 1960 Cook’s dry measure

August 13, 2012 By Jackie Cosh 1 Comment

Fifty years ago most kitchens had an accessory like this Tala 1960 Cook’s dry measure. But then in their perceived wisdom they were replaced by modern gadgets which have never been quite as good. Thankfully, the good old accessories have come back into fashion, and you can now get your hands on a Tala measuring cup…

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Filed Under: Kitchen Tagged With: baking accessories, dry measure, John Lewis, measuring cup, Tala, Tala 1960 Cook's dry measure, Tala kitchen accessories

Bargain alert: John Lewis knit effect candle

December 30, 2011 By Editor Leave a Comment

Half price candle home gift idea

It’s no secret that we’re rather fond of candles, both for practical purposes and as decorative home accessories. With the January sales now in full pelt, we’ve spotted these rather lovely knit effect candles reduced by 50% at John Lewis. Available in two sizes, the  the small red knit effect candle (10cm) is now £4 and the…

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Filed Under: Decorative Accessories Tagged With: bargain, bargain alert, candle, Candles, John Lewis, knit effect, sale

Iced Christmas gingerbread wreath

November 24, 2011 By Editor Leave a Comment

Alternative edible xmas wreath

Every home should be accessorized with a wreath at Christmas, but if you fancy something a bit different this year, then how about an edible wreath? This one is made from gingerbread and is iced and decorated with mini gingerbread men. We can’t guarantee it will remain in one piece for too long, but we…

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Filed Under: Seasonal Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, decoration, door decorations, edible, gingerbread, John Lewis, wreath, xmas

True Blue: 9 Fabulous Blue Home Accessories

October 28, 2011 By Editor Leave a Comment

Best blue home accessories

Blue, and blue and white, interior design schemes remain a popular choice and work effectively in both classic and contemporary home styles. If you’ve got a blue decor scheme in action or are planning a blue transformation, then here are 9 lovely blue home accessories to consider. Clockwise, from top centre to middle: 1. PiP…

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Filed Under: Home Accessories Tagged With: blue, blue and white, china, cushion, Fabrics and Papers, Freemans, Heal's, home accessories, John Lewis, Kartell, LSA, Pip Studio, Spode, Storage, Tesco, true blue, wallpaper, white

Top 10 Union Jack home accessories

October 19, 2011 By Editor Leave a Comment

Sale bargain union jack rug

Celebrate your love of Britain by adding Union Jack home accessories to your abode! These patriotic home accessories are available in a wide range of designs and products and make a trendy addition to your home decor. Will you go the whole hog and fully embrace this trend, or simply choose one or two of…

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