The final piece we'll highlight of the Alessi OrienTales Collection is the Paradise Birds Salt and Pepper Set. Bright and exotic, these love birds will charm your friends and family. Rather than warbling a beautiful song these glamorous birds sprinkle salt and pepper over your meal. Made of a light thermoplastic resin, the sweeping birds create an engaging sculptural effect as they hang from the delicate branches of their tree. Calling out to be explored, people naturally want to hold and use these brilliant salt and pepper shakers. Distinctive and full of life, these endearing characters add a sparkle of magic to your table. A three piece set includes an orange and purple bird along with their elegant tree home. The Alessi OrienTales Paradise Birds Salt and Pepper Set is available for £25.00 from Alessi.co.uk or $53.00 from fitzsu.com.
Posted by Kate on July 4, 2008 12:08 AM
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Add a splash of colour to your breakfast table with these delightful Goldfish Egg Cups from the Alessi OrienTales Collection. Standing up on flowing fins, these brightly coloured fish proudly present your morning eggs. Light and elegant, the Goldfish Egg Cups are made from a fine bone china and beautifully hand-decorated. A whimsical and playful start to your day, the Goldfish Egg Cups transform rushed meals into an exciting experience. Available in brilliant Violet (Red), Blue and Green, the Alessi OrienTales Goldfish Egg Cups are each £15.00 from Alessi.co.uk or $29.00 from fitzsu.com.
Alessi Goldfish Eggcup Violet - £15
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Alessi Goldfish Eggcup Violet - $29
Alessi Goldfish Eggcup Green - £15
Alessi Goldfish Eggcup Green - $29
Alessi Goldfish Eggcup Blue - £15
Alessi Goldfish Eggcup Blue - $29
Posted by Kate on July 3, 2008 12:09 AM
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Continuing Alessi's banana theme is the Banana Bros Salt & Pepper Set. These two cheeky fellows sail their way across your table in their bright banana boat. Made from a thermoplastic resin, the Banana Bros are each hand-decorated with broad smiling faces. With a separate cheeky little monkey for both your salt and pepper, they neatly nest back in their banana home. A part of the Alessi OrienTale Collection, the Banana Bros Salt & Pepper Set is available for £18.00 from Alessi.co.uk or $36.00 from fitzsu.com.
Posted by Kate on July 2, 2008 12:16 AM
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Alessi has always been masterful in creating clever engaging designs that charm and inspire. Now, continuing their partnership with the National Palace Museum in Taiwan, Alessi has released the magical new OrienTales Collection. Inspired by the National Palace Museum's art collection, the OrienTales brings common household items a whimsical eastern flair. My favourite piece is the Banana Kid Sugar Bowl. Beautifully hand-decorated, this delightful bowl sparkles with character. Made from a lovely fine bone china, the Banana Kid is light and elegant while still fun and playful. The two piece set includes the laughing monkey face bowl, a sculptural grass spoon and overflowing charm. Available in both the US & UK, you can purchase the Alessi Banana Kid Sugar bowl for £20.00 from Alessi.co.uk or $40.00 from fitzsu.com.
Posted by Kate on July 1, 2008 12:04 AM
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Lighting can dramatically change the mood and ambiance of your kitchen, and with a few of these Pendant Jelly Lights you can add character and charm at the same time. Vintage jelly moulds are reclaimed and transformed into these brilliant light shades. Each shade is made from a large metal mould and then paired with a small jelly mould as the pendant's rose for a clever lighting solution. By reusing the traditional shaped moulds, they blend classic kitchen icons with modern lighting design. A brilliant addition over kitchen bars, the Pendant Jelly Lights are £45 from RE.
Posted by Kate on June 30, 2008 12:01 AM
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My project for this year is to make jam. I've never made any before, so I've been keeping my eyes peeled for the needed utensils and clever hints. Imagine my surprise when I found the Tefal Electric Jam Maker! Apparently it takes all the fuss and guess-work out of making jams and jellies. Simply add fruit, sugar and water to the Jam Maker and turn it on. In less than an hour you'll be filling jars with tasty preserves. Perfect for making just a few jars at a time, the Jam Maker lets you make a wide selection of flavours without taking over your larder. Recommended for even those who have never made jam, the Tefal Jam Maker can help you make the most of your summer garden. With six programs to choose from (including the important auto-clean), the Electric Jam Maker can make a variety of different recipes. A new and interesting gadget from Lakeland, the Tefal Electric Jam Maker is £79.99 and includes three 250mL jam jars, a ladle and a recipe book.
Posted by Kate on June 27, 2008 12:16 AM
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Everyone wants to eat healthily and reduce waste, but it can be difficult to manage everyday. The Laptop Lunch Box is a new and creative way to make a daily packed lunch. Inspired by Japanese Bento boxes, the Laptop Lunch brings fun and excitement to packed meals. Made entirely from non-toxic food-grade polypropylene and polyethylene, the Laptop Lunch Box System includes five reusable containers and a knife and fork. Most are open boxes, but one large box comes with a lid, perfect for wet items like yoghurt or baked beans; while the tiny lidded container is great for salad dressing or dips. This unusual way of packing your lunch, encourages you to find new and different healthy items to fill the brightly coloured boxes. And if you want to pack something larger, you can remove some or all of the boxes for a personalised lunch box each day. The reusable boxes remove the the need for plastic sandwich bags reducing how much you need to throw away, while also making it easier to pack fresh fruit, vegetables and home cooked meals. Each Laptop Lunch Box even comes with a 'User Guide' with recipes and suggestions to get you started. Made of durable plastic the Laptop Lunch Box is dishwasher and microwave safe and comes in four brilliant colours. Available online from BeckyAndLolo.co.uk, the Laptop Lunch is part of three different sets:
The Basic Laptop Lunch Box Set - £12.49
Laptop Lunch Kit (with insulated carry bag and water bottle) - £19.99
Bento Sleeve Kit (with waterproof sleeve and ice pack) - £19.99
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Posted by Kate on June 26, 2008 12:14 AM
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When looking for ways to store sharp knives there are surprisingly few options. If you like clear counters or have curious youngsters around the house it's easy to see why traditional knife blocks might not appeal, but the Wave Knife Tray makes a great alternative. Perfect for tucking in a handy drawer, the oiled ash tray can hold five large kitchen knives in the bottom row and six pairing of table knives in the top row. A compact design that keeps knives tidy and safe, the Wave Knife Tray from The Cotswold Company is £44.95.
Posted by Kate on June 25, 2008 12:03 AM
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Continuing their compact and clever kitchen designs, Joseph Joseph have released the new 'Chop & Rinse' which combines several bulky items into a single sleek design. Available from the end of June, the 'Chop and Rinse' acts as a single unit for preparing fruits and veg. The hinged chopping board allows you to quickly cut your vegetables, and then transforms into a triangular chute. The closed end features a perforated surface that acts as a colander as you wash your food then when finished the chute neatly tips everything into your bowl. Dishwasher-safe and featuring a non-slip rubber edge, the 'Chop& Rinse' is a fabulous gift for University students or those starting off in their first flat. Available in green, white, red and grey the Joseph Joseph 'Chop and Rinse' is £14.95 from PrezzyBox.
Posted by Kate on June 24, 2008 12:13 AM
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The best designs not only create sophisticated products we desire, but also reinvent the product adding intuitive new functions and features you can't live without. The Lumina LED Kitchen Mixer Tap does this with brilliant style. The sleek modern faucet it combined with contemporary lighting to communicate and dazzle. Understated at first, the LEDs illuminate when the water is released creating a magical flow of colour into your sink. But more than just glamour, the illuminated colour also indicates the temperature of the water making it ideal for children. Never again accidentally scald yourself by turning the water the wrong way, the Lumina LED Illuminated Kitchen Mixer Tap by Aaron adds safety and modern drama to kitchen designs. Manufactured in Italy, the Aaron Lumina LED Illuminated Kitchen Mixer Tap is available for £285 from NotJustTaps.
Posted by Kate on June 23, 2008 12:03 AM
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