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After watching the spectacular pageantry during Opening Ceremonies of the Bejing Olympic Games, there is now an abundance of inspiration for a celebratory barbecue or party. You can quickly add a splash of eastern glamour and flair to an Olympic garden party or even a quiet garden meal with this Balinese Parasol. Available in a sophisticated Fuchsia, Tangerine or Lemon, the bright colours capture your attention and imagination. Full of delicate features and fine details, the Balinese Parasol captures some of the charm and magic of far off shores. The large fabric umbrella is supported by many bamboo struts each finished with a dangling gold tassle or bells and decorations. The two-piece wooden pole is decorated with lovely golden motifs for that extra sparkle. A brilliant centre-piece with exotic flair, the Balinese Parasol brings adventure and beauty to your garden for £99.95 from Scotts of Stow. (Best viewed with Internet Explorer)
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Posted by Kate on August 11, 2008 12:05 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.
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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.
Posted by Kate on June 30, 2008 12:01 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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An iconic accessory full of vintage charm, the Cotswold Trolley Board keeps you organised in fantastic style. The wall-mounted message centre features a large blackboard and a smaller rolling corkboard. The corkboard hangs from two steel wheels that run along the top of the chalkboard frame. Both boards features a thick white painted frame and a deep ledge runs along the whole board. A great way to keep track of busy lives while creating a wonderful vintage atmosphere, the Cotswold Trolley Board is £119.
Posted by Kate on October 5, 2007 12:24 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, the door stop is available in three distinctive styles. Each features a shining rooster comb and beak, while two 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 Green, Beige and Brown, the Chicken door stop is £34.50 from Emma Bridgewater.
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Posted by Kate on September 5, 2007 12:10 AM
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Cute reminders of childhood, the Lego Figure Magnets transform your refrigerator into a landscape of adventure. A fabulous way to keep children entertained, these little figures add personality to lifeless white door fronts. Featuring small detailed figures the Lego Magnets come in themed packs of three (except for the eight piece brightly coloured pack of two-by-four bricks). Themes include the classic Lego Figures like construction workers, footballers and knights, as well as many modern licences like Batman, Starwars (1, 2 & 3) and SpongeBob Squarepants. A perfect gift for fans that doesn't take over your kitchen, these cute figure magnets are practical as well as entertaining. Available from Lego online, packs range in price from £4.99 - £7.49.
Posted by Kate on July 26, 2007 12:01 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 cream with charcoal, brown or blue patterns; the larger Kitchenware Decor tiles are £16.45 while the smaller Kitchenware Inset tiles are £12.50.
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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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