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The Swan Act 2 Hand Towel offers a cute solution to keep your tea towel both close at hand and out of your way. The elegant ballerina dances across your counters and around your plates, her draped skirt sweeping water away as she goes. Her arching arms make a convenient loop, perfect for quickly popping over cupboard handles when something calls your attention, and at the end of the day our tired ballerina returns to her partner's arms; neatly hanging from the wall. A charming modern design, the Swan Act 2 Hand Towel Holder is £17.00 from Panik-Design, with ballerinas available in Orange and Pale Green.
Posted by Kate on September 5, 2008 12:02 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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With so many stores now charging for carrier bags, it's tempting to look for a stylish alternative. These bright bags from Reisenthel offer a modern interpretation of traditional baskets. Designed by Katja Horst, the Carrybag features a light aluminium frame and a fabric basket made of a tear-proof polyester fabric that is even washable. However unlike it's wicker cousins, the Reisenthel Carrybag can fold flat for convenient storage. Simply remove the plastic side supports and the bag collapses neatly away. Perfect for groceries or merely carrying around bits and bobs, the Reisenthel Carrybag is available in kiwi green and red for £28 from FunktionAlley.
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Posted by Kate on July 14, 2008 12:06 AM
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While everyone has at least heard of organic vegetables and the benefits they offer, it's surprising that other plant derivatives are often ignored. Cotton production for example accounts for about 16% pesticides used worldwide. While you aren't in danger of ingesting these chemicals, they still make their way into water supplies and eco-systems. Lately there has been a growing trend for organic cotton products; small collections of clothes and towels have been released, but often they are only available in natural creams and beige. So in contrast, the new organic kitchen collection by C'est Ca is quite exciting. Featuring a modern vegetable print with trendy greens and deep purples, these fashionable kitchen gloves offer eco-friendly style. Made from non-GM plants and grown without pesticides, the pretty Turnip Apron and Oven Gloves are ideal for modern ethical kitchens. A brilliant new collection that allows you both style and ethical options, the Organic Turnip textiles by C'est Ca are available from John Lewis.
Organic Turnip Oven Mitt - £14
Organic Turnip Double Oven Glove - £16
Organic Turnip Apron - £18
Posted by Kate on May 21, 2008 12:06 AM
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New tea towels are a cheap and affordable way to instantly change the style and theme of your kitchen. If your tired of the traditional designs and stripes in your local store, the Thornback & Peel tea towels offer a modern designer style. Each of the clean white towels features a single detailed image, perfect for displaying over a handrail or oven handle. Each linen tea towel is hand printed in Britain, and is machine washable at 40°C. Featuring engaging prints of rabbits, lettuce, jelly or pigeons, the Thornback & Peel tea towels blend traditional and contemporary for a charming style that compliments many kitchen designs. Available at Pedlars Webstore, the Thornback & Peel Tea Towels are £13.50.
Posted by Kate on April 29, 2008 12:10 AM
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Never have I found this tea towel so appropriate, but with our wedding just weeks away I could use this in our kitchen! Featuring a print used originally for a World War II poster, this vintage inspired tea towel reminds you to 'Keep Calm and Carry On' no matter what disasters develop in your kitchen. The bold red makes a wonderful impact and adds a splash of intense colour to your decor. A brilliant reminder of our British history, the Keep Calm Tea Towel is as relevant today as it was 70 years ago. Available online from Pedlars Webstore, the 'Keep Calm' Tea Towel is £11.95.
Posted by Kate on March 12, 2008 12:13 AM
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A new twist on an old classic, the new Lakeland Food Preserving Bags help you get the most from your fresh vegetables. Each breathable drawstring bag has a black out lining, which prevents sprouting and light damage. The range includes a large Potato Bag, Onion Bag, Mushroom Bag and Cheese Preserving Bag. The Potato and Onion bags feature a low zipper, which allow you to top up your veg with new supplies while still being able to reach the older produce at the bottom of the bag. The Cheese Bag even incorporates an anti-mould treatment. A new way to organise and manage your kitchen consumables, the Lakeland Food Preserving Bags are just £1.99 or £2.99.
Posted by Kate on January 17, 2008 12:05 AM
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One of the easiest ways to add Christmas colour and charm to you kitchen, bright festive textiles are an affordable seasonal accessory. The new Christmas Collection from Marks and Spencer bring a light hearted charm to Christmas cooking. Featuring stylised snowmen and penguins sprinkled with white embroidered snowflakes, the tea towel and oven gloves add a vibrant splash of colour. Made from pure cotton, the Christmas Tea Towels and Oven Gloves are available from Marks And Spencer.
Christmas Snowman Oven Gloves - £9.50
Two Christmas Print Tea Towels - £5.00
Posted by Kate on December 6, 2007 12:00 AM
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While supermarkets are encouraging us to use fewer carrier bags, the reality isn't always so simple. Carrying bulky jute bags can be inconvenient while plastic bags are small and messy. The Be-Eco offers a creative way to carry several carrier bags easily and neatly. At home the fabric draw-string bag hangs from a hook or door handle and allows you to easily store plastic bags. When you go to the store you merely take the bag with you and hang it on your shopping cart. This time the bag hangs upside down, allowing you to quickly pull out bags as you pack your shopping. A brilliant design that makes it easier to live an environmentally friendly life, the British-made Be-Eco Bag is £4.99 from Lakeland.
Posted by Kate on November 29, 2007 12:00 AM
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Around our house the food processor is a constant must have, making everything from houmous, batter, pasta sauce or falafel the food processor never makes it back into the cupboard. Unfortunately life on the kitchen counter can lead to dust and grime, and sleek modern appliances don't always match your kitchen style. With a retro-vintage twist on your grandmother's tea cosys, C'est Ca have created a vibrant cover for the Magimix collection of food processors. Part of Amy Willcock's textile collection, the ChicKit Magimix cover uses 50s inspired retro prints in a dark red and cheerful aqua. Made from an easy to clean PVC cotton, the ChicKit Magimix Cover offers the brilliant charm of summer while helping keep your countertops clean and clutter. Available from Amazon.co.uk in Aqua
and Blush, the ChicKit Magimix Cover is £14.69.
Posted by Kate on October 29, 2007 12:07 AM
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Find the perfect home for your tea towels can actually be more awkward than it sounds. Hanging them over oven handles and chairs can leave them in the way, while tossing them on counters often can leave them an accidental mess. Inherently they need to be kept close and conveniently to hand, yet also out of the way. With these new Clever Hooks the pincher like hook easily grabs hold. Using a neat little mechanism, the weight of the towel is what keeps it in place. The heavier your item, the stronger the Clever Hooks hold, and when you want to remove the towel you just lift the towel up and the clasp releases. A handy little addition, the Clever Hooks are perfect for keeping towels, aprons, oven mitts and other kitchen textiles tidy and accessible. Available in clear, red or grey the Clever Hook is £5.95 from thebigcookshop.co.uk.
Posted by Kate on July 27, 2007 12:09 AM
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While everyone agrees recycling is worthwhile, incorporating that into our homes proves more tricky. These fabric Stand-up Recycling bags offer both practicality and a casual modern style. Featuring a photo of vintage bottles or rolled papers, the natural cream coloured bag is double strength to manage lots of bottles, cans or heavy papers. The soft material handles make it quick to grab and take to your nearest recycling point. A wonderful way to keep recycling tidy, the free-standing bags make it easy to sort materials as you cook and clean. Attractive bags that offer a casual trendy solution for today's modern dilemmas, the Paper style is just £15.95 from notonthehighstreet.com
July 2008 EDIT - Unfortunately the Glass Pattern has gone out of stock since this item was featured.
Posted by Kate on July 4, 2007 12:08 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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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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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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These really are one of my favourite things in the kitchen. Fabulous sturdy bags that seem to be bottomless, the Jutexpo bags get used again and again. The brown bag on the left is from Unicorn Grocery, an independent food co-op in South Manchester. It's from a range of clever iconic bags that are quickly becoming the trendy fashion accessory for the area. It's deceptive small size makes it convenient to carrying around, yet it can hold an amazing amount of groceries. I frequently use it as packed lunch for a whole weekend's worth of food. The second bag is a new release from Tesco, across the natural pale background marches a line of ruby red ladybirds. Certainly a popular bag, we bought one late at night when the racks were fully stocked; by next morning they were all gone and we've not seen them since. Larger than the Unicorn Bag the Tesco bag has a surprisingly soft handle and loads of room. All the bags are made of Jute and easily bio-degrade at the end of their life. The insides feature a smooth coating which is at least water resistant, making them ideal for carrying frozen and chilled foods. Both bags have thick durable handles that are comfortable for carrying even heavy loads without hurting your hands. And best of all they are only £2-£3, so you can afford to leave a couple in the boot of your car. An environmentally and morally sound product that takes pride in its fairtrade policy and Climateneutral status, saving the world has never been so easy. To order a similar product on line try the Eden Project store where they have Green Jute bags for £3.50.
Posted by Kate on March 15, 2007 12:02 AM
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Aprons are making a huge comeback, but more importantly they are doing it with glamour and sophistication. Modern and stylish the Funky Dot Apron by Domistyle makes a fabulous statement in the kitchen. The perfect complement for both modern dinner parties and glamorous hostesses, the Funky Dot Apron is a deep purple hemmed with a thick pale pink band and features an eclectic pattern of fabulous dots. Made from machine-washable poly-cotton the Funky Dot Apron features an adjustable neck for the perfect fit. A perfect gift for any cook or even yourself, the Funky Dot Apron is available from Hampstead & Norreys for £19.99 or wishingfish.com for $39.95.
Posted by Kate on March 8, 2007 12:02 AM
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Featuring vintage graphics, the London Skyline Double Oven Glove brings the kitchen a fabulous metropolitan style. Created in 1909, this fabulous image originally graced the entrance to Baker Street tube station. Brilliant sharp graphics depict iconic landmarks from along the Thames in a simple silhouette. From the Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament to St. Paul’s Cathedral, the beauty and tradition of British architecture are captured in a modern elegant portrait. A sharp modern design that will complement any contemporary kitchen, the London Skyline Double Oven Glove revels in London’s rich history and identity. Made from 100% cotton, the London Skyline Double Oven Glove is available from W2 for just £8.00. (follow the link and scroll halfway down the page)
Posted by Kate on March 7, 2007 12:10 AM
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When slaving away in the kitchen it can be hard to feel glamorous and beautiful, but with one of these fabulous vintage inspired aprons by Jessie Steele you can’t help but feel uplifted. Delicious vintage inspired fabrics are edged in solid ribbon, clearly defining the cute scalloped skirt, while each apron pocket features a long bow for a feminine yet sophisticated accent. Steele Aprons are available in both full and half lengths and in a range of fabulous fabrics. Personal favourites include the classic cherry pattern on the full Ava Apron shown, and the sophisticated Eiffel Tower print shown on the half Ava Apron. The perfect accessory when hosting dinner parties or for your everyday domestic goddess, Jessie Steele brings romance and glamour back into the kitchen. Available from find-me-a-gift.co.uk for £24.99 and from Wishingfish.com for $39.95 (Cherry Ava) and $32 (Pink Paris Half Ava).
Posted by Kate on March 1, 2007 12:04 AM
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How often do you get to the oven and realise you’ve no idea where you put that oven mitt? With no time to search the nearest tea towel often gets pressed into service. With the new RoyalVKB Apron protection is always to hand! The distinctive design creates an apron with an overlapping split front. The bottom of each panel then seamlessly integrates a padded oven mitt. Wonderfully convenient and practical the RoyalVKB Apron is a cooks dream. Designed by Ontwerpwerk & FLEX the RoyalVKB Apron is available in dark green, blue, black and a special neolithic orange print. Available for £13.99 from LookingForIdeas.
Posted by Dan on December 6, 2006 8:34 PM
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