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In a busy family home, it can be tricky to keep track of the shopping list. While you can try keeping a notepad nearby, we often find it's neglected. I wonder if these multi-coloured Shopping List Magnets would work better. Designed by letterpress printers, Harrington & Squires, each of these buttons lists a different kitchen staple. My only disappointment is that some key items are missing like carrots and biscuits! The Shopping List Magnet set includes 35 different magnets and is £20 from Not on the High Street.
Shopping List Magnets - £20
Posted by Kate on August 19, 2010 12:02 AM
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Since the first iPhone was released, we all know someone who can't resist tapping away at those brightly coloured icons every minute of the day. It can be difficult to get their attention, but with a set of these cute magnets you might just tempt them into the kitchen. Instead of organising your life, the App Magnets organise your fridge door. The set includes 18 small magnets featuring all your favourite apps:
Messages • Calendar • Weather • Camera • YouTube • Stocks • Maps
Photo Album • Clock • Calculator • Settings • iTunes • App Store
Compass • Phone • Mail • iPod • Safari
A great gift for your favourite technophile, a set of App Magnets is £9.99 from Firebox.
App Magnets - £9.99
Posted by Kate on June 21, 2010 12:01 AM
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Another eye-catching product sent to us from Useful Things, the Sun Jar is a quirky interpretation of modern environmentalism. Combining a traditional Kilner Jar with modern electronics Suck UK have created a magical object. When it arrives you open the lid and press the power switch, and that's the last time you'll need to adjust it. Lock the lid down again and place it on your kitchen window sill. The sunny rays will reach through the frosted glass to the solar panel, storing away over 5 hours of that lovely glow. Next to the solar panel is also a small light sensor, which automatically turns the Sun Jar on when darkness falls. Perfect for the kitchen, you can use the Sun Jar as a nightlight, preventing any stubbed toes when you sneak in for that late night snack. Completely waterproof, it would also make a brilliant centrepiece for evening barbeques and garden parties in spring and autumn. (If the Sun Jar doesn't quite think it's dark enough to light up, you can always trick it by placing a piece of card over the light sensor like we did for some of our photographs.) Available from Useful Things, the Sun Jar is $34.95, but don't worry even though they are posting from the states the shipping costs are similar to stores within the UK.
Sun Jar - $34.95 (Abt. £24)
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Posted by Kate on June 18, 2010 12:08 AM
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Now I've seen ceramic 'notebooks' before, but few are as practical and elegant as the Stelton Porcelain Memory Stone. Perfect for sitting next to the phone, the Memory Stone ensures you're never without a pen and pad. Just the right size to note down telephone numbers and important appointments, the Memory Stone keeps them safe till you can transfer the details on to your calendar or mobile. The matching pen rests in a hole at the top of the smooth round porcelain, while the base doubles as a cleaning sponge to wipe old messages away. A sophisticated way to keep your counters clear of paper clutter, the Stelton Porcelain Memory Stone is £28.95 from HUS & HEM.
Stelton Porcelain Memory Stone - £28.95
Posted by Kate on May 25, 2010 12:01 AM
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I've got a soft spot for the bright colours of Emma Bridgewater's Flower Collection. The pretty blooms have a cheerful energy and charm. Now Fired Earth has created a collection of tiles featuring the gorgeous Bridgewater flowers. The 15cm square tiles can be scattered across your wall and feature Daffodils, Snowdrops, Auriculas and Poppies. If you'd prefer a single boarder, there are repeating patterns of Daffodils, Snowdrops or Tulips. Bringing the beauty of a spring garden into your kitchen, the Emma Bridgewater Flower Tiles are available from Fired Earth.
Emma Bridgewater Daffodil Tile - £19.95
Emma Bridgewater Snowdrop Tile - £19.95
Emma Bridgewater Auricula Tile - £19.95
Emma Bridgewater Poppy Tile - £19.95
Emma Bridgewater Daffodil Boarder Tile - £14.95
Emma Bridgewater Snowdrop Boarder Tile - £14.95
Emma Bridgewater Tulip Boarder Tile - £14.95
Posted by Kate on April 12, 2010 12:02 AM
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They may not help you cook, but they will certainly brighten up your kitchen! Similar to those Chinese lantern lampshades, these decorations have a bamboo frame and are covered in colourful silk. I love the blue colander with its tiny holes and curvy feet. They'd look wonderful hung in a sunny window, and help generate an eclectic style. A kitchen themed work of art, the Silk & Bamboo Decorations are £49.95 each from Pedlars.
Silk & Bamboo Pot - £49.95
Silk & Bamboo Kettle - £49.95
Silk & Bamboo Colander - £49.95
Posted by Kate on February 23, 2010 12:03 AM
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With all the snow we've had the last few weeks; it's had me craving a bit of greenery. If you like growing you own herbs or simply want to spruce up the kitchen; the Oversized Teacup Planters are perfect for the kitchen. These polka dot planters have kitsch retro style, complimenting many of today's designer patterns. Available in blue or pink, each cup comes with its own matching saucer to complete the tea party image. Suitable for use both indoors and out, the large bowl is an impressive 24cm across. Available from 'I Want One of Those', the Over Sized Cup Planters are £24.99 each.
Oversized Teacup Planters - £24.99
Posted by Kate on January 18, 2010 12:04 AM
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If you need more storage in your kitchen or dining room, these elegant Shelves from Domesticity are a brilliant solution. The slim, thin shelves have a minimalist style perfect for contemporary kitchens. Available in two styles, you can choose the basic clean streamlined Ledge Shelf or one featuring six small hooks perfect for tea towels and the odd mug or utensil. A fantastic way to store and display your gorgeous glasses, trendy canisters or favourite ingredients, the Domesticity Shelves can be mixed and matched to maximise your kitchen space. The powder coated steel shelves are available in sophisticated black, understated white or bold and daring red. Available online from Domesticity, the Ledge Shelves are £20 each while the Shelves with Hooks are £30 each.
Domesticity Ledge Shelf - £20
Domesticity Shelf with Hooks - £30
Posted by Kate on November 23, 2009 12:05 AM
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This fifties style Kitchen Hanger is a brilliant way to keep those favourite tools and towels close at hand. Made from gleaming aluminium, this florid writing has a dynamic retro style. Featuring three chunky hooks that hang below, the Fifties Kitchen Hanger transforms empty wall space into valuable storage space. A practical decoration for busy kitchens, the Fifties Kitchen Hanger is £38.50 from Graham & Green.
Fifties Kitchen Hanger - £38.50
Posted by Kate on September 23, 2009 12:06 AM
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A fantastic centrepiece for modern kitchens, the innovative Sky Planters create depth, space and vitality. Designed by Patrick Morris, these award-winning planters have a simple and elegant profile that compliments contemporary architectural styles. Perfect for growing herbs, the Sky Planters dangle delicious flavours just within reach as you cook. The ingenious design uses a locking disc to trap the soil in place so there is no mess. The ceramic planters use 80% less water so you only need to refill the internal reservoir once or twice a month. An eye-catching design that transforms kitchen spaces, the Sky Planters are £19.50 each from Rockett St George.
Sky Planter - £19.50
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Posted by Kate on August 19, 2009 12:00 AM
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I desperately want a set of these fabulous pails! With a modern Scandinavian feel, these Festive Pails have a cheerful charm. The scarlet pails are adorned with a white decorative hearts tied with rustic raffia. Pop one in the kitchen as a fruit bowl, another in the living room filled with nuts or sweets and the third could make a lovely plant pot or make a cheerful centre-piece filled with Christmas crackers and baubles. A durable child-friendly decoration, you could even use these pails again for Valentine’s Day. Both trendy and affordable, these Festive Pails from Lakeland will inspire you to fill them!
Set of 3 Festive Pails - £11.99
Posted by Kate on November 11, 2008 12:06 AM
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It doesn't always take money and effort to dress-up your kitchen or laundry room, even if you don't have much space. From small flats to historic buildings, it can be difficult to squeeze in today's modern appliances. If you've got a washer, dryer or even a dishwasher stood out on it's own, you can now have it dressed to impress! These Fashionista Appliance Covers from So Home bring colour and style to plain white machines. Available in two fashionable prints, you can add a splash of polka dots or a sophisticated chartreuse Toile de Jouy to your kitchen. The front panel rolls up and ties out of the way when in use, but can be quickly dropped when company is expected. A brilliant way to quickly update your kitchen, the Fashionista Appliance Covers are available in both the standard 60cm width and a slim 53cm style. You can get the So Home! Fashonista Applicance cover for £19.00 from La Redoute.
Fashonista Applicance Cover - £19.00
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Posted by Kate on July 30, 2008 12:13 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.
Pendant Jelly Lights - £45
Posted by Kate on June 30, 2008 12:01 AM
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Easily add space and character to your kitchen with these vintage inspired Fretwork Shelves. Ideal for displaying your favourite pieces of kitchenalia, these decorative shelves offer an old fashioned charm. Finished in a cream enamel, the metal fretwork shelves offer a clean and uncluttered backdrop for your kitchen collection. Although very pricey at £85 a shelf, the Metal Fretwork Shelves from Re-Foundobjects.com may capture just the style you were searching for.
Metal Fretwork Shelves - £85 each
Posted by Kate on May 8, 2008 12:06 AM
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I love the simple warm tiles in the Aroma Kitchen Range. Handmade in Devon, the tiles feature an outline serif font for a modern sophisticated style. Basil, Mint, Bay, Thyme, Sage & Spice are all written out in a lovely sepia on off-white tiles. Perfect for creating a focal display or simply accenting your kitchen tiles, the Wichester Aroma Kitchen Tiles add flavour to your kitchen design. For more information, contact Winchester Tile Company at www.winchestertiles.com.
Posted by Kate on March 4, 2008 12:07 AM
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A brand new creation from the Emma Bridgewater Studio, these Kitchen Clocks are an ideal accent for kitchens. Made from the standard large Bridgewater plates, the clocks feature small traditional hands. Around the rim of the plate run lovely curling numbers that offer individual character. Available in two popular styles, the sophisticated Black Toast pattern features text across the face, while the Polka Dot Pattern is bursting with bright colour and fun. Ideal for collectors and passionate cooks, the Bridgewater Kitchen Clocks are available from Bridgewater online for £39.95.
Black Toast Kitchen Clock - £39.95
Polka Dot Kitchen Clock - £39.95
Posted by Kate on January 18, 2008 12:18 AM
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Wonderfully quirky and quaint, the Kitschen Clock by Chris Koens captures the charm of English Tea. The face of the Kitschen Clock is formed by a pretty porcelain plate accented in delicate pink roses. Below it swings a large tablespoon as a clever pendulum while the clock hands are inspired by simple silverware handles. A brilliant artistic creation that captures the beauty and essence of warm loving kitchens, this vintage inspired clock makes a whimsical addition to your home. A charming creation perfect for traditional or vintage kitchens, the Kitschen Clock is £40 from Heal's or £35 from Breeze.uk.com
Posted by Kate on October 12, 2007 12:07 AM
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With a charming rustic style, the Chicken Door Stop adds character while protecting your toes. Made of lovely textured fabrics, these door stops are available in several distinctive styles. Each features a shining rooster comb and beak, while some patterns feature embroidered circles of gleaming coloured thread. Often considered a symbol of the kitchen, the Chicken door stop makes a great gift for rooster and hen collectors. A fabulous kitchen accessory, LucyTom combines a modern flair with home crafted style. Available in a several of pretty patterns, the Chicken Door Stops are £25 each from Lucy Tom.
Chicken Door Stop - £25
Posted by Kate on September 5, 2007 12:10 AM
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Every day more expensive and innovative materials are being used in the kitchen, which leaves traditional Formica looking plain and dated. However with the reissue of classic 50s patterns, this economical and practical surface offers a bright and vibrant vintage style. Originally released as Skylark in the 1950s, the diner-style countertop enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in 80s colours under the name Boomerang. Now with the rising popularity of retro and vintage style Formica have re-released these fabulous patterns for today's modern kitchens. Available in a light blue Skylark, a soothing aqua, a vibrant coral, and warm charcoal, this classic laminate makes a dramatic statement in the kitchen. A part of the Formica Patterns Collection, samples of the Boomerang worktop can be ordered online from Formica.
Posted by Kate on July 6, 2007 12:01 AM
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Like many things, the true beauty and convenience of your kitchen often comes down to the smallest details. Pieces like the vintage inspired Pisa door stop by Architectural Classics, bring traditional decoration and detail into simple practical designs. Ideal for protecting appliances, countertops and walls from the inevitable bang of swinging doors, the Pisa door stop provides a subtle and unimposing solution. Cast in brilliant brass, the Pisa door stop features a beautifully detailed crown, rich with foliage and berries. Just below this runs a ring of robust plastic that accents the carvings deep shadows while still protecting your door from the hard polished brass. Inspired by times when craftsmanship and decoration were a part of everyday life, the Pisa door stop brings that timeless quality to today's kitchens. A part of Architectural Classic's Reproductions Collection, the Pisa door stop is available for £9.50 each.
Posted by Kate on June 29, 2007 12:01 AM
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Kitchens are the heart of our homes, and our fridges become the canvas of our lives. Photos, postcards, notes and artwork - our memories end up pined beneath magnets. Now with Fridgi Frames, you can easily protect these snap shots of life. Available as a set of three frames, the Fridgi frames act as a simple magnetic cover that can quickly be changed and arranged. Each frame is a single piece which features a band of colour around a clear plastic window, accenting your favourite artwork and protecting it from grease and grime. A fabulous way to personalise your kitchen, while giving it a sophisticated style Fridgi Frames are available individually from Amazon UK for £5.25
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Posted by Kate on June 12, 2007 12:11 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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The kitchen is often the heart of the home, a buzzing hive of activity. With life so busy, it can be difficult to co-ordinate the lives of all your family. Magscapes have developed a wonderful product that can transform the walls of your kitchen into an interactive message centre and decorative focal point. Magscapes have developed an easy to apply inert wallpaper that magnets are attracted to. Available in rolls of black, white and sky blue Magscapes create a solid wall of colour on which you can create a personal canvas. Magscapes offers a range of magnets; from purely decorative foam silhouettes and metallic or colourful frogs to fabulous organizational discs. Coloured discs are perfect for leaving messages and notes by using dry wipe pens, while both the coloured and metallic disc can be used to store and display CDs and DVDs in easy reach. A wonderful idea that allows you to personalise your kitchen and create a seamless interactive space, Magscapes magnet packs are £50 each and a 5 meter roll of non-reflective paper is £55. To create a truly unique and colourful project, Magscapes offer bespoke DigiScapes solution where they will print any image you desire on their wallpaper for £65 per square meter and create colourful cut magnets for £125 per square. meter.
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Posted by Kate on April 17, 2007 12:07 AM
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Part of Marlborough's Contemporary Classics range, the Kitchenware tiles offer a rustic hand-crafted style but in a contemporary palette and pattern. Natural uneven surfaces are decorated with hand-painted images depicting vintage kitchenware. A wonderful kitchen pattern that adds interest and hand-crafted beauty, each features a lovely cracked glaze. The larger 13 x 13 tiles feature shaded images of scales, pots & pans, salt & pepper, and afternoon tea each with fine calligraphy beneath. The smaller 6.5 x 6.5 tiles feature a single image that compliments one of the larger tiles. Marlborough tiles are available in antique white or fine calligraphy cream with charcoal, brown or blue patterns; the larger Kitchenware Decor tiles are £16.45 while the smaller Kitchenware Inset tiles are £12.50.
Small Marlborough Kitchenware Tile - £12.50
Marlborough Large Kitchenware Tile - £16.45
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Posted by Kate on April 16, 2007 12:11 AM
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When it comes to kitchen tiles, they can offer fabulous detail and really add a unique beauty to kitchen décor. Made in rural Wiltshire, Marlborough create wonderful English tiles that combine modern technology with century old techniques. In these hand painted Word Panel tiles, Marlborough create a intelligent centrepiece perfect as a back-splash for ovens and sinks. Featuring a collection of kitchen related words in a classic serif font, the word panels create a subtle shrine to English cooking and foods. Available in five themes each is studded with small decorative prints or diamonds. Whether tempted by Fine Wines, the Cheese Board, Afternoon Tea, a Herb Garden or Great British Puds, Marlborough can offer a passion to suit anyone. The Word Panels are 93 x 46.5 and run from £336.77-£353.73 and each word is also available individually if you want to create your own collage of culinary favourites.
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Posted by Kate on April 12, 2007 12:49 AM
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