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A well-loved classic, the spongeware Figs pattern by Emma Bridgewater makes a triumphant return. A wonderful layered pattern of organic leaves marked by cool purple figs, the light and dark greens bring a lovely depth to the Fig pattern. Like it sounds spongeware uses hand sculpted sponges to apply the rich colour to the warm cream earthenware. Applied before the final glaze, the fabulous pattern is permanently captured and protected. Available across a wide range of Bridgewater pieces, the Fig pattern offers a rustic beauty perfect for summer dining. Featuring the durability and beauty Emma Bridgewater is known for, the 'new' Figs pattern offers a sophisticated modern style.
Posted by Kate on May 1, 2007 12:14 AM
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A true design classic, Stanton Flatware offers a deceptive simplicity. A smooth organic sculptural form, the Stanton's charm and beauty becomes blindingly clear as soon as you pick it up. Designed by Robert Welch, the Stanton pattern is often regarded as one of his best. Solid pieces, that have a wonderful balance and heft the Stanton design is a pleasure to hold. Crafted from stainless steel, each knife is forged from a single ingot of especially hardened stainless steel to maintain a sharp cutting edge. Beautiful weighty pieces that make every meal a lovely experience, the Stanton Flatware by Robert Welch is available in either a bright or satin finish. Starting as a single 7-piece place setting for £32 or a 24-piece six person starter set for £100, the Stanton Flatware has a sensual refined elegance.
Posted by Kate on May 2, 2007 12:12 AM
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Bored of the white and black monstrosities taking over your kitchen? The Smeg Stripe Fridge brings both brilliant colour and retro style. Inspired by 1950s design, the Smeg Fridge features a single thick rounded door with a chunky metal handle. Raised silver letters accent the thin vertical stripes of the Smeg Stripe Fridge buzzing with vibrancy and vitality. Energy efficient and with flexible storage, the Smeg Fridge offers 3 adjustable glass shelves, a fruit and vegetable container, a covered storage box, a chrome wine rack and an ice box. High quality construction that ensures your Smeg Stripe Fridge will last for years, Smeg offers a modern approach to a classic style. The Smeg Stripe Fridge (FAB28CSS6) is available for £1066.
Smeg Candy stripe Fridge - £1066
Posted by Kate on May 3, 2007 12:19 AM
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A staple of many kitchens, tea, coffee & sugar jars can add personality and bring an individual style to your home. These Retro Storage Jars use the original 1950's moulds to recreate their vintage charm. Distinctive and unusual the glass jars reveal the contents for a classic functionality. The square glass jars feature a ribbed pattern and a raised glass label to identify each container. Capped with metal screw top lids each jar is a different height, perfect for arranging artistically as well as making them easy to distinguish. Also available with a matching butter dish, the Retro Storage Jars can be found at Store.
Retro Tea Jar - £10.00
Retro Coffee Jar - £12.00
Retro Sugar Jar - £12.50
Retro Butter Dish - £12.00
Posted by Kate on May 4, 2007 12:15 AM
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Looking for a something quirky and fun for your garden dining? The new Ribbon Parasol lends a hint of summer carnival to your outdoor dining experience. The shapely beige umbrella features a different stripe of colour down each seam. Each panel is tied together by brilliant shiny ribbons in a large dangling bows. Made from 100% cotton and supported by a steel frame, the Ribbon Parasol adds bright rainbow colours and a festive atmosphere to your garden. New from Heal's, the Ribbon Parasol is available for £125
Posted by Kate on May 7, 2007 12:10 AM
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As the summer approaches so do the barbecues and parties, but serving lots of people inevitably leads to paper plates and plastic forks. Cheap, flimsy and bad for the environment, Bambu now offers an organic alternative to these disposable dishes. Winner of a Best Product Design Award by Fortune Magazine, the Bambu Dining Range is perfect for both inside and outside. The lovely bamboo plates and flatware are sturdy, affordable and offer a wonderful texture. Made from 100% organically grown bamboo, the Bambu Outdoor Dining Range biodegrade in just four to six months after disposal, but also can be washed and reused. Available from Heal's, the Bambu Outdoor Dining Range is an affordable, eco-friendly product for modern living. Each pack offers 8 place settings for just:
9” Bambu Veneer Plates - £8
11” Bambu Veneer Plates - £12
Bambu Veneer Knife/ Fork/ Spoon Sets - £8.50
Posted by Kate on May 8, 2007 12:18 AM
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Everyone knows recycling is a good thing, but adapting our homes to make this easy...that's a bit more difficult. These new Stacking Recycling Bins allow you to sort your glass, paper and plastics while not taking over your kitchen. White translucent boxes are bright and clean, and feature a sloping front that allows you open each bin without unstacking them. Taking up just a small corner of the kitchen, the white recycling bins make the most of a tiny space. Designed to be used with or without bin liners, each bin holds 37 litres – or an impressive 15 wine bottles, 2 weeks of newspapers, or 50 aluminium cans. Available for just £17 each, the Stacking Recycling Bins make it easy to live responsibly.
Posted by Kate on May 9, 2007 12:20 AM
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These wonderful new dishes by Debenhams, bring the beauty of Japanese culture and traditions to your table. The perfect setting for exotic Asian cuisine or merely serving your favourite meals, these Japanese Dishes are wonderfully detailed and crafted. Available in bright blue and dark warm browns, each piece features a different traditional pattern. Decorative swirls, small florals and busy vines add an eastern glamour to simple porcelain dishes. An affordable range from Debenhams, the large Serving Plate is £25 while a set of four Noodle Bowls is just £15.
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Posted by Kate on May 10, 2007 12:05 AM
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For those who cook from scratch, keeping ingredients tidy and organised is vitally important. These quirky vintage Kitchen Storage Cabinets from Scandinavia keep common spices and dry ingredients close to hand. The painted Norwegian poplar and pine cabinets features two rows of aluminium scoop drawers which are perfect for flour, pasta, sugar, rice, and beans. Convenient for pouring out ingredients as well as tidying up those nearly empty packets cluttering you cupboards. Beneath the drawers run a row of airtight glass spices bottles, each topped with a matching aluminium lid etched with the Norwegian description. Individually hand crafted and available in Norwegian Blue, Antique White and Charcoal the Traditional Scandinavian Kitchen Storage Cabinet can also be special ordered in any colour you desire. Available on-line from Ella's Kitchen Company, the large 12 drawer unit is £439 while the medium 6 drawer unit is £315.
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Posted by Kate on May 11, 2007 12:16 AM
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For many kitchen gadgets aren't just a passion, they are a necessity of life. May 12th is Fibromyalgia, ME, and Chronic Fatigue Awareness Day. A family of pain and fatigue disorders, these invisible illnesses can make even the simplest tasks seem daunting. However there are kitchen accessories which can make cooking easier. Not always the most attractive of furnishings, kitchen perching stools can be a life saver. When it's too painful to stand for long, the perching stool makes it easier to tend pans on the hob or prep veg. A heavy duty steel stool features two PVC covered cushions for added comfort and arm rests which are handy for slinging tea towels over. A wonderful way to get back into the kitchen and return to the cooking you love, kitchen perching stools can help you reclaim your life from the daily difficulties of Fibromyalgia, ME, and Chronic Fatigue. Available from the British Red Cross kitchen perching chairs like the one pictured are £49.99.
Posted by Kate on May 12, 2007 12:48 AM
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New and contemporary greens make a perfect colour for modern kitchens. These fabulous new apple oven gloves from John Lewis offer a wonderful retro print in a palette of trendy greens. The pad of each mitt is covered in a natural terry-like material, while the cotton gloves are printed all around with a stylised apple pattern. A great way to add quick style and character to your kitchen, the John Lewis Apple print is available on oven gloves, tea cosies, aprons, worktop saver and cake tins. Washable and durable, the Apple range of products are a great way to update your kitchen style.
Apple Oven Mitt - £12
Apple Double Oven Glove - £14
Set of 3 Cake Tins - £15
Apple Worktop Saver - £12
Posted by Kate on May 15, 2007 12:07 AM
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Clever and stylish, these bistro aprons offer a simple elegance and feminine flair. Perfect for modern housewives, the large bistro apron features a removable tea towel that not only keeps you clean and tidy, but can quickly be changed for a fresh new look. Tied in front with a simple red bow, the apron protects your clothes while the tea towel can be used to wipe hands and clean counters. Attached with a single edge of velcro, the bright tea towel also conceal two large handy pockets in the apron below. A fresh new look every morning, these bistro aprons keep you looking great and make cleaning house even easier. Available in beige, black, blue and white the bistro apron can be paired with a selection of six tea towels that capture a range of styles. Just £19.50 from fashion4homes.com, this 100% cotton apron comes with two tea towels included. Additional tea towels are just £4.50 each.
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Posted by Kate on May 16, 2007 12:08 AM
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Cute and clever, this vintage style scale has a hidden surprise! Made from aluminium, the body of this scale stands on short sturdy legs to support its two faces. One reveals the scale and allows you to weigh up to three kilograms or six and a half pounds; the other features a classic clock face with both 12 and 24 hour times marked. Crowned by a stainless steel bowl, the scale is durable enough for everyday cooking and use. Perfect for kitchens short on space, or simply wanting a subtle addition to their kitchen, the shining aluminium surrounds elegant cream faces in this combined scale and clock for an understated beauty and clever function. Available from Amazon.co.uk for £95.00.
Posted by Kate on May 18, 2007 12:05 AM
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As recycling become more a part of our everyday lives, creative new products are being released to blend convenience and beauty. These lovely enamel towers feature two gently rounded drawers that pivot down to reveal separate receptacles. Perfect for separating your glass from your paper, the tall unit saves space while being easy to reach. Each drawer features a bright metal handle that incorporates a traditional file cabinet label holder, offering a vintage charm they also make it easy to label. Small enough to place at the end counters or in empty corners, these stylish Double Recycling Bins are available for £150 from wotever.co.uk.
Posted by Kate on May 19, 2007 12:09 AM
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Capturing the glamour of vintage cars, the Headlight Scale by Dulton adds a retro flair to your kitchen style. Made of enamelled steel, the mechanical scale gleams with a rich intense colour. A bright metal ring frames the scale face which tilts up towards you, making it easy to read. The sweeping curves of the scale body give the Headlight Scale a fluid beauty. A reliable and sturdy scale, the Headlight features a large measuring bowl that allows you to weigh up to 2kg or 4 pounds easily. A wonderful charismatic addition to the kitchen, the Dulton Headlight Scale is available in Cream, Sax Blue, Pale Pink, Red and Black. Amazon UK offer select colours for £24.95 and Heal's offers the back model for £35.
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Posted by Kate on May 21, 2007 12:13 AM
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For a new and unusual way to organise your knives and forks, these quirky cutlery pockets are a wonderful choice. The three fabric pockets are printed with fabulous graphic prints in red and turquoise. Each pocket hangs from a light blue pegboard, three round white drawer knobs are marked with a stylised letter. K for knives and F for forks, the knobs make it easy to replace the pockets in the right place after you've unhooked the pocket to lay your table. Full of quirky vintage charm and unusual style, Colloco offers the cutlery pockets for £50.
Posted by Kate on May 22, 2007 12:06 AM
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Perfect for both big and little jobs, the Typhoon Pizza Cutter & Mezzaluna make it quick and easy to prepare breads and herbs. Made from razor sharp stainless steel the Italian Job Mezzaluna is an impressive 32cm long, slicing across pizzas in a single action. Well balanced and with soft grip handles the Typhoon Mezzaluna is easy to use, simply chopping herbs with a reassuring rocking motion. A wonderful multi-purpose tool, the Typhoon Pizza Cutter & Mezzaluna cuts up garlic bread, pizza and herbs...everything you need for an Italian meal. Available from decuisine.co.uk the Typhoon Italian Job Pizza Cutter & Mezzaluna is just £9.95 from deCuisine.co.uk while in the US Amazon.com offer it for $17.95
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Posted by Kate on May 23, 2007 12:03 AM
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Fabulous chunky earthenware, the Casa tableware from John Lewis captures a bright Mediterranean beauty. Painted with vibrant red flowers and colourful stripes, the Casa breakfast set has a fabulous traditional theme. With a rich European style and festive happy colours, the tableware has a hand-painted charm. A wonderful way to start the day, the John Lewis Casa Earthenware is even practical, being both dishwasher- and microwave-safe.
Set of Two Mugs - £10
Set of Two Egg Cups - £7
Set of Two – 22cm Plates - £12
Set of Two – 17cm Bowls - £12
Set of Two – Cups & Saucers - £15
Cream Jug & Sugar Bowl - £12
Teapot - £17
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Posted by Kate on May 24, 2007 12:07 AM
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An intriguing new environmental design, the Eco Kettle saves you money, energy and time. Featuring an unusual two compartment design, the first holds a litre and a half of cool water. When you want to make tea, you push the button on top and release an exact measure into the second boiling chamber. By boiling only what you need, it's quicker and you save money and energy. With a convenient cordless design, steam control, boil-dry protection and a locking lid the Eco Kettle offers plenty of modern features in an environmentally friendly design. A sleek clever design that blends seamlessly into modern kitchens, the Eco Kettle makes saving the world a simple and everyday event. Available from Nigel's Eco Store for just £34.99.
Posted by Kate on May 26, 2007 12:32 AM
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After a cool and chilly bank holiday weekend, people are craving and longing for the warmth of summer nights. To make the most of your summer, cooking and dining outdoors is a wonderful way to appreciate the season. For an unusual barbecue style that contrasts the normal sharp modern styles, the Memphis Two Burner Barbecue offers brilliant colour and retro glamour. Making it easy to perfectly grill your burgers and veg, the Memphis Barbecue features a stainless steel cooking grill and warming rack and two side shelves provide ample workspace. Embracing a clean tidy design, the Memphis Barbecue has an integral storage cupboard for the gas cylinder. With fabulous 50s inspired car styling, the Memphis Two Burner Barbecue brings a nostalgic feel to your summer barbecue. Recalling the fond memories of worry free nights and traditional summer cuisine, the Memphis Two Burner Barbecue is available in red, cream, blue and pink for £143.08 from B&Q
Memphis Two Burner Barbecue - £143.08
Posted by Kate on May 28, 2007 12:13 AM
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Traditionally styled individual portions of jelly, these new jelly moulds are great for children's parties or distinctive adult deserts. Made from bright non-stick plastic, the jelly moulds feature translucent lids on both top and bottom. This makes it easy release the jelly every time or to add extra ingredients before setting. Holding about 150 mL or 5 fl oz the moulds make a light and tasty desert. Suitable for plain jellies, fruit-filled jellies, wine jellies, jelly crèmes, crème caramels and other moulded deserts, these jelly moulds make pretty festive deserts a breeze. Perfect for summer parties, a set of six moulds is just £4.50 from decuisine.co.uk.
Posted by Kate on May 29, 2007 12:17 AM
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Cutting edge technologies have now revolutionised even the simplest of kitchen items. The Scotch-Brite Kitchen Cloths use new 3M microfibre technology to make an ultra-absorbent cleaning cloth. The soft cream cloths feature a checked weave and are edged in a dark coloured thread. Perfect for any kitchen style, the coloured edging makes it simple to identify different cloths. Quick drying and 50% more absorbent than general cloths, the Scotch-Brite cloths makes cleaning a breeze. Machine washable and dryer safe, the Scotch-Brite is even safe with chlorine bleach. Ideal for glass or appliances, the kitchen cloths leave no streaks while still being great at lifting messes and scouring. Safe for all surfaces, the Scotch-Brite Kitchen cloths are an affordable £2.99 for two from Amazon.co.uk or $2.99 from Drugstore.com.
Posted by Kate on May 30, 2007 12:25 AM
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The retro classic KitchenAid Artisan Mixer is now available in a fabulous apple green enamel finish! Incredibly versatile, the KitchenAid Mixers have long been the favourite of home bakers and cooks. Besides its fine curving form, the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer offers 10 speeds to tackle all your mixing needs. With a 300 Watt drive motor and a planetary action beater the KitchenAid Mixer easily provides a thorough mixing. Featuring a large 4.83 litre bowl that can accommodate large batches of batter, baking becomes a snap. Made in the US and with a 5 year guarantee, the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer will become an immediate eye catching fixture in your kitchen. Available for £345.10 from Amazon.co.uk or $299.99 from Target.
Posted by Kate on May 31, 2007 12:13 AM
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