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Food is full of brilliant colours and textures that can bring a fabulous vibrancy to your kitchen. These Clear Top Canisters by Brabantia offer a clean modern design that shows off all those colours. Perfect for storing in drawers, you’ll be inspired to create delicious new meals every time you pull it open. Each jar features a silicone seal to ensure freshness, while the clear tops make it easy to find what you are looking for. Finished in a fingerprint proof Matt Steel and with a 10 year guarantee, the fresh modern Brabantia style will be a trendy addition to your kitchen for years to come. Available from Amazon:
1.2 litre Clear Top Canister - £11.56
1.5 litre Clear Top Canister - £13.43
Posted by Kate on February 2, 2009 12:07 AM
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Classic china can encapsulate everything from traditional sophistication to cutting edge retro glamour. Designers at Jansen+co have captured these dainty details and reduced them into adorable little egg cups! Made from white porcelain, the ‘Mini Teacup’ Egg Cups have a sharp profile while exuding a minimalist glamour. A brilliant contrast to your brown morning egg, these elegant egg cups will bring a designer start to your busy day. Available from the Victoria & Albert Museum online shop, a set of two ‘Mini Teacup’ Egg cups is £15.
Set of ‘Mini Teacup’ Egg Cups - £15
Posted by Kate on February 3, 2009 12:07 AM
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Typhoon have created a brilliant kitchen basic that is both eco-friendly and high quality. Featuring a non-stick Thermolon finish and a recycled aluminium body the Kyoto Green Pans offer a green alternative to normal entry level cookware. We’ve been using Green Pans for months now and love the Thermolon finish. It’s not only ethically better, but it’s much more effective than normal non-sticks coatings! The ergonomic Kyoto handles feel secure and robust, which is ideal for students or those moving often. A great choice for those just starting out, Kyoto Green Pans don’t cost the bank or the earth. Available from Lakeland, the Kyoto Green Pans come in 20cm, 24cm, or 28cm diameters.
20cm Typhoon Kyoto Green Pan -£21.52
24cm Typhoon Kyoto Green Pan -£25.44
28cm Typhoon Kyoto Green Pan -£29.35
Posted by Kate on February 4, 2009 12:06 AM
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It doesn’t take much to transform everyday items into artistic pieces that you’ll love. With careful design and quality construction, items are given a spirit that instinctively attracts people. Jme, a new label from Jamie Oliver, has recently created a new collection of sculptural grinders. The Flo Collection features beautiful sweeping curves to create dynamic forms. The natural wood grains accent the fluid forms enticing you to pick them up. With sensual curves that fit easily in the hand, the Flo Grinders will instantly become your favourite decoration. Available in a natural wood finish or black, the Flo Spice Grinders can be found online at Jme.
Small Natural Flo Spice - £30
Large Natural Flo Spice - £40
Small Black Flo Spice - £30
Large Black Flo Spice - £40
Super Sized Black Flo Spice - £65
Posted by Kate on February 5, 2009 12:03 AM
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When setting out a buffet or family dinner, raised serving dishes can really accent the table, giving height and fullness to your display. Besides adding extra room, raised Platters like this one from Jme , entice guests to nibble and explore the delicious tastes on offer. The Jme Antipasti Platter is made from a lovely American Oak and has a contemporary simplicity that recalls rustic homes. A brilliant addition to the holiday season, the Antipasti Platter can help keep sauces and salt/pepper shakers within easy reach even when the table is full of family and the dishes over crowded. With charming curves and relaxed style, you always find new creative uses for this Antipasti Platter. Available online from Jme the Antipasti Platter is £45.
Antipasti Platter - £45
Posted by Kate on February 6, 2009 12:04 AM
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With all the snow and cold this last week, I’ve often wished I could just hide inside with a toasty hot drink rather than brave the elements. With the Cath Kidson Strawberry Teapot it’s like serving up the warm summer sun in a cup. The cute vintage inspired strawberries capture the cheerful optimism of long sunny days, while the delicious tea will thaw you from the inside out. Printed on a traditional white teapot, the Strawberry pattern mixes well with white china adding just a touch of fun and personality to your table. Available from John Lewis, the Strawberry Teapot is £19.50.
Cath Kidston Strawberry Teapot - £19.50
Also look out for the matching mugs just £4 from Cath Kidston Online!
Posted by Kate on February 9, 2009 12:06 AM
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It’s amazing how two dimensional shapes can be so engaging and charming. From a young age my friend Meagan would often declare stars to be the best shape ever! I was always jealous she could draw such pretty ones. Even now that we are all grown up, stars still have a nostalgic excitement. So when I saw these John Lewis Cake Cases I was instantly enamoured. Made from silicone, these fun cases can be used again and again. Available as hearts or stars, each set includes three pink and three powder blue cases. Brilliant for birthday parties or even this Valentines, the John Lewis Cake Cases are £4.85.
Set of 6 Star Cake Cases - £4.85
Set of 6 Heart Cake Cases - £4.85
Posted by Kate on February 10, 2009 12:00 AM
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It looks like John Lewis has snapped up
new exciting exclusive from Portmeirion! A variation on the popular and trendy
Crazy Daisy pattern, the new Flower Power offers a limited
palette of blue greens and golds to create a busy garden. Sprinkled with a dense arrangement of
graphic flowers, Flower Power has a retro sixties flare. A brilliant choice for those overwhelmed by the
Crazy Daisy’s rainbow colours,
Portmeirion Flower Power can only be found at John Lewis.
Flower Power Mug - £9.25
Flower Power Tea Cup & Saucer - £13.50
Flower Power Desert Plate - £9.25
Flower Power Dinner Plate - £10.75
Flower Power Footed Bowl - £23
Flower Power Jug - £28
Posted by Kate on February 11, 2009 12:07 AM
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Kitchens are the centre of our homes and for busy families it's an ideal place for important messages. When you need to remind people of special appointments, new plans or simply that you used the last of the milk chalkboards can provide quick communication. I love the quirky style of the Cutlery Chalkboard. The Chalkboard is set in a timeless white frame and features a year calendar. The four hooks below have a reclaimed retro charm which give it an artistic craft style. Perfect for holding keys or hanging tea towels, the Cutlery Chalkboard offers an affordable and charismatic decorative kitchen organiser. Available from the dotcomgiftshop, the Cutlery Chalkboard is £19.95.
Cutlery Chalkboard - £19.95
Posted by Kate on February 12, 2009 12:02 AM
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I'll admit that I've been waffling on this one for a few weeks; I can't decide if the idea is brilliant or pointless. The most common complaint with other eco-kettles is that they simply don't get hot enough to make tea. Rather than actually boil the water they just make it very hot, which is fine for coffee but spoils the taste of tea. Morphy Richards has solved this problem with an eco switch. This allows you to turn the eco function on and off. When turned on you use 24% less energy because the water is heated to just below boiling, and when you want a cup of tea you flip the switch for a full powered kettle. At least this does seem to bridge the problem. It lets you save energy when making coffee, hot chocolate and herbal teas, without making the kettle useless for tea. My question is in a nation of tea lovers how often will that eco switch be turned on? Certainly a well thought out product for modern living, the Morphy Richards Ecolectric Jug Kettle is definitely worth a gander! Available from Amazon UK, the Ecolectric Kettle is £36.89.
Ecolectric Kettle - £36.89
Posted by Kate on February 13, 2009 12:00 AM
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With all the doom and gloom on the news these days, everyone is watching their pennies more carefully. But even in these turbulent times, you can update tired kitchens with a few careful purchases. The Sarah Smith Collection is a brilliant way to bring older kitchens a fresh contemporary style. The bright retro prints have a classic cheerfulness in today’s fashionable colours. By replacing your old aprons, oven gloves and tea towels, your kitchen gains a vintage inspired glamour in seconds. Made from cotton grown on Fairtrade farms in Mali, Africa, Sarah Smith Textiles offer fantastic graphic style that’s both ethical and fashionable. Available online from Sarah Smith, the aprons oven gloves and tea towels come in six fabulous designs.
Sarah Smith Aprons - £19
Sarah Smith Oven Gloves - £12
Sarah Smith Tea Towels - £3.50
Posted by Kate on February 16, 2009 12:02 AM
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Even though pancakes are delicious, many people only eat them once a year. With Pancake Day quickly approaching this might be a great time to invest in a permanent reminder. This aluminium pan is ideal for making pancakes. The light weight pan is easy to tilt and makes flipping pancakes a snap, while the thick aluminium base transfers heat evenly. There are even handy recipes on the bottom of the pan! A great way to encourage your favourite cook to make pancakes more often, the Pancake Pan is available for £7.75 from John Lewis.
Yellow Perfect Pancake Pan - £7.75
Silver Perfect Pancake Pan - £7.75
Posted by Kate on February 17, 2009 12:05 AM
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If traditional teapots just aren’t your cuppa, check out this modern masterpiece. Designed by William Harvey, this neo-cubist teapot has a dynamic urban style. The white bone china becomes a study of shadows created by the many faceted surfaces. Shattering your expectations, the Umbra Teapot complements sharp contemporary interiors. A dramatic designer centrepiece for your next kaffeeklatsch, the Shatter Teapot is and available from Umbra.com.
Shatter Teapot - £42
Posted by Kate on February 18, 2009 12:03 AM
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Reinterpreting classic designs can make them shine again with contemporary glamour. Taking inspiration from the 50s, this Graham & Green Retro Dining Table has a sophisticated designer style. Crafted from a seductive light oak, the Dining Chairs feature sweeping curved seats and elegant tapering legs, while the oval table has a minimalist style that compliments sleek modern designs. A brilliant choice for those who love vintage designs but don't want to live in the past, this 50s Dining Table is available from Graham & Green.
50s Style Oak Chair - £125.28
50s Style Oak Dining Table - £582.34
Posted by Kate on February 19, 2009 12:04 AM
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I’ve met a lot of people that seem to think eco-friendly living means they have to give up their modern conveniences, but clever designers are constantly creating new innovative products that fulfil current needs while costing the planet less. I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these Portable Eco Fridges! I have to be careful what I eat, so we are always travelling with food. Though it’s only small, this fridge will help keep those important staples fresh even on long drives. Now you wouldn’t expect a gadget like this to be eco-friendly, but this energy efficient Eco-Fridge uses no refrigerants and only 33 Watts of electricity! This unusual design also means that by simply flicking a switch you can reverse the process changing your fridge into a portable oven, perfect for taking hot dishes to friends’ houses or keeping your lunch warm. A handy appliance for student halls, you can also take the Eco-Fridge on picnics, to BBQs, even to the beach. And best part? The I-Active Portable Eco Fridge is an affordable £24.95. Available in Pink from Nigel’s Eco Store and the Ethical Superstore.
• 6 Litre Capacity - holds 8 drinks cans
• Mains Power & Car Adapter
• Heats up to 65°C
Ethical Superstore
Portable Eco-Fridge - £24.95
Nigel's Eco Store
Pink Portable Eco Fridge - £24.99
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Posted by Kate on February 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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If you have china for every occasion or just love to mix things up, investing in simple but elegant tools means there’s never anything out of place. Like the Trio Salt & Pepper Mills from Eva Solo; they offer high quality craftsmanship in a sleek minimalist form. The chunky hourglass mills feature a ceramic grinding mechanism in a polished stainless steel base and rubber top. Boiled down to its basic form, the Trio Mills have a simple sophistication. A glamorous modern accent no matter the occasion, the Eva Solo Trio Salt & Pepper Mills are £36 each from John Lewis.
Eva Solo Trio Salt Mill - £36
Eva Solo Trio Pepper Mill - £36
Posted by Kate on February 23, 2009 12:03 AM
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If you are looking for something new to inspire your creative cooking juices check out the Circulon Gas Burner. Why slave away in the kitchen while your guests sit waiting for dinner? The Circulon Gas Burner lets you cook right at the table, keeping you in the conversation and entertaining your guests. You can also it as a hot plate to keep dishes warm, ensuring those after more helpings enjoy it as much the second time. Easy to use, the Gas Burner lights at the press of a button and you adjust the flame by turning a knob. Instantly create an exciting cooking environment when camping, in the kitchen or at the table with the Circulon Gas Burner exclusively at Lakeland.
Circulon Gas Burner - £39.14
Posted by Kate on February 24, 2009 12:08 AM
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If you are looking for elegant modern tableware, the White Oak pattern combines several contemporary trends into a glamorous style. Made from a plain white porcelain the White Oak has a simple minimalist style, while the sweeping grain adds a sensual texture. Capturing the beauty of natural wood in a pristine porcelain form, the White Oak reflects the nature as an artistic sculpture. A modern sophisticated tableware for both casual and formal dining, Sophie Conran’s White Oak Tableware is available from John Lewis.
White Oak Soup Plate - £9.35
White Oak Dinner Plate - £10.50
White Oak Teacup & Saucer - £13.25
White Oak Creamer - £11.25
White Oak Teapot - £33
Posted by Kate on February 25, 2009 12:02 AM
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The thing I love about good design is that it can improve even familiar products we’ve been using for years. The classic swing bin is in homes across the country, yet simplehuman has made some impressive improvements. Most obviously the simplehuman bin features a quick push button release, so the swinging lid comes off for easy cleaning. It also has a robust hinge and is designed to swing effortlessly. The large bin top conceals any bag overhang ensuring a neat and tidy appearance that preserves its clean modern design. With a sophisticated matt black finish the simplehuman is a great investment for any kitchen. Available from Lakeland, the simplehuman De Luxe Swing Bin is £29.90.
simplehuman De Luxe Swing Bin - £29.90
Posted by Kate on February 26, 2009 12:21 AM
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If you’re not a morning person, even making that first cup of coffee can be a faff. Always ready with their innovative design solutions, simplehuman have created a Slim Canister that should have every morning running smoothly. At the front of each modern steel canister is a convenient handle with a push button release. This allows you to grab and open the canister single handedly, meaning no more fumbling with lids! The slim finger-print proof steel has a practical style that slots neatly into small spaces. Big enough to hold 1.5kg of sugar, 100 teabags or 450g of coffee beans, there is even a label on the lid to tell them apart! Airtight and with a removable dishwasher safe lining, the simplehuman Slim Canister is £24.72 from Lakeland.
simplehuman Slim Canister - £24.72
Posted by Kate on February 27, 2009 12:02 AM
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