Combining solid colours with vintage florals, the new Cath Kidston Provence Rose Collection creates a contemporary retro style. The collection uses a pretty rose pattern sprinkled across four soft background colours, giving it a touch of eclectic energy. Perfect for a morning tea or ladies luncheons, the charming Provence Rose Tableware adds a relaxed sense of vintage glamour. Key pieces including the teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug are available only in the pretty blue colour, which is also my favourite. Made from a durable porcelain, the Cath Kidston Provence Rose Tableware is also dishwasher safe.
Provence Rose Single Cup & Saucer - £6
Provence Rose Side Plate - £3
Provence Rose Ceral Bowl - £5
Provence Rose Milk Jug - £5
Provence Rose Sugar Bowl - £4
Provence Rose Tea Pot - £15
Set of four Provence Rose Cup & Saucers - £24
Set of four Provence Rose Side Plates - £12
Set of four Provence Rose Cereal Bowls - £20
Posted by Kate on March 12, 2010 12:02 AM
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The easiest way to stay hydrated and drink more water is to keep a bottle always on hand. So many bottles are tricky to clean, but the Aladdin Aveo offers practical convenience. The cylindrical bottle features a chunky cap and a wide easy-to-clean spout. Durable and dishwasher-safe, the bottle is made with Bisphenol-A free Eastman Tritan copolyester plastic and finished with a contemporary graphic. 100% leak proof, it's safe to toss in your bag or carry by the handy wrist strap. A great summer investment, the Aladdin Aveo Water Bottle is available in two sizes from John Lewis.
350mL White Aveo Water Bottle - £6
600mL Grey Aveo Water Bottle - £7
Posted by Kate on March 11, 2010 12:08 AM
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I'm so ready to leave winter behind! I hear spring is going to be gorgeous this year; due to the long winter all the flowers are going bloom at once. The anticipation has me adoring this pretty Daffodil Cake Stand from John Lewis. Perfect for Easter celebrations or spring parties, the two layer cake stand displays cakes of all sizes. Hand-painted daffodils twist up the legs adding a lovely quaint charm. An ideal centre piece for your table, the Daffodil Cake Stand is £25 from John Lewis.
Daffodil Cake Stand - £25
Posted by Kate on March 10, 2010 12:02 AM
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I love my toaster, but it can still be tricky to tell exactly when my toast is perfectly done. Peering down slots is tricky, so Magimix has revolutionised toaster design. With panoramic glass sides, the Magimix Vision Toaster lets you watch your bread brown so it's perfect every time. Rather than the traditional metal elements, Magimix has replaced them with hidden quartz parts that ensure fast and even browning. With extra-wide slots that are deep and long, the Vision Toaster is ready to tackle everything from crumpets to bagels. The double insulated toughened-glass windows also open for easy cleaning. I can't say the Magimix Vision Toaster is cheap at £160, but you'll never suffer from burnt toast again!
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Magimix Vision Toaster - £160
Posted by Kate on March 9, 2010 12:06 AM
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Recreating classic portrait as modern silhouettes, the Hanne Enemark glasses are perfect for fine art lovers. Featuring figures from Gainsborough and Reynolds portraits, these glasses celebrate 18th century English painters. Each of the featured paintings hangs in the Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire. With a luxurious gold finish, these gorgeous glasses bring a sophisticated glamour to old world beauty. Each glass is sold separately so you can select from Reynold's Lady Jane Halliday or Captain St Leger or Gainsborough's Pink Boy or Lady Sheffield. Available online from the Waddesdon online shop, the Hanne Enemark Glass Tumblers are £20 each.
Gainsborough Pink Boy Tumbler - £20
Reynold Lady Jane Halliday Tumbler - £20
Reynold Captain St Leger Tumbler - £20
Gainsborough Lady Sheffield Tumbler - £20
Posted by Kate on March 8, 2010 12:03 AM
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I can't claim this Home Made Cookie Stamp is practical, but it is quite adorable. A rather ironic addition to your delicious cookies, no one will need to ask if you baked them yourself. With a wooden handle and a plastic stamp, it's also quick and easy to clean. A great way to ensure all your hard work is appreciated; the Cookie Stamp is a tongue in cheek way to remind friends and family. Made by SUCK UK, the Home Made Cookie Stamp is £9.99 from Iwoot.
Home Made Cookie Stamp - £9.99
Posted by Kate on March 5, 2010 12:09 AM
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Fresh herbs offer the most delicious flavours and the easiest way to keep them on hand is to grow them yourself. The Self-Watering Herb Pot is a brilliant choice for the kitchen. Four removable green pots sit within the white reservoir base. This allows you to grow four different herbs in the same pot, while still easily separating each plant. The patented capillary reservoir holds up to 750mL and keeps your plants fresh and hydrated even if you don't have green thumbs. A brilliant and affordable way to keep fresh herbs always at your finger tips, the Self-Watering Herb Pot is £12.99 from Lakeland.
Self-Watering Herb Pot - £12.99
Posted by Kate on March 4, 2010 12:03 AM
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I'm quite happy to take re-useable bags with me to the grocery store; in fact I've acquired quite a collection of bags! The bit that's frustrating though is where to put these huge jute bags while I'm shopping, they often end up in the way or buried at the bottom of my cart, and apparently I'm not the only one with this problem. The new Footprint Bag Set, designed by two mums from Yorkshire, offers a small compact system that makes it painless to bring your own shopping bags. The specially designed case is small enough to fit in your glove box or handbag and hangs neatly from the supermarket trolley. Inside, the case holds four lightweight but strong bags, each in their own pocket. The set even includes a trolley 'pound' coin so you are always prepared. Practical and convenient, the Footprint Bag Set is £12.99 from Lakeland.
Footprint Bag Set - £12.99
Posted by Kate on March 3, 2010 12:07 AM
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Whether you're trying to eat healthy or simply save money, a packed lunch is the obvious way forward. But this doesn't have to be the tired sandwiches you remember from school. Why not be the envy of your workmates with gourmet creations in one of BUILT NY's designer Lunch Totes. Seen on the arms of celebrities, these neoprene bags are inspired by the vibrancy of New York City. Made from a machine washable neoprene, it gives a structural strength to these nearly architectural bags. Finished with bright and bold patterns, these eye-catching bags make a fashionable statement. The neoprene also acts as an insulator, keeping your lunch cool for up to four hours while also gently padding the contents. You can even reassure yourself that a packed lunch is better for the environment; the BUILT NY Lunch Tote is a practical bag for everyday use. Besides the 'Gourmet Getaway' pictured, the BUILT NY collection includes four different styles and several brilliant patterns available online from Forma.
BUILT NY Gourmet Getaway
French Bull Vine (pictured) - £31.42
French Bull Big Dot - £31.42
French Bull Rainbow Flower - £31.42
French Bull Shadow Flower - £31.42
Micro Dot - £24.88
Stripe - £24.88
Raspberry - £22.92
BUILT NY Tasty Lunch Tote
Stripe - £25.50
Micro Dot - £25.50
Black - £21.89
BUILT NY Extra Relish
Micro Dot - £31.93
Black - £31.93
Posted by Kate on March 2, 2010 12:02 AM
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We all know that feeling. You're at a party having a great time, when you reach for your glass only to find several identical drinks have appeared when you weren't looking. Glass markers are a clever solution, but remembering which arbitrary coloured bead you were given can be difficult at the end of a long night. Vacu Vin have create a bright and colourful collection of figures that both encourage conversation and identify your glass. Each Glass Marker represents a unique character trait your guest may possess. Whether they are honest, cuddly, deep or curious, your guests are bound to remember which figure is theirs. They also make a great ice breaker, giving people something to talk about. Recommended to us by Belgian reader Joke Van Doorne, You can get the Vacu Vin Party People Glass Markers from Amazon UK for £4.
Party People Glass Markers - £4
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Posted by Kate on March 1, 2010 12:03 AM
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