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If you were taken by Maria Dahlgren's tea towel yesterday, I just have to share these Cellulose Kitchen Cloths. A Swedish invention, Cellulose Kitchen Cloths are an everyday item found in homes across the country. A combination of wood & cotton fibres, the cloths are absorbent, machine washable, long lasting and even compostable. Decorated with Dahlgren's graphic London print, they add a contemporary style to your washing up. Available in Burnt Orange, Turquoise Blue and Grass Green, the London Cellulose Kitchen Cloths are £3.50 from Hus & Hem.
London Cellulose Kitchen Cloths - £3.50
Posted by Kate on August 12, 2010 12:00 AM
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Even though the Olympics is two years off, the sponsors are already selling 2012 themed products. Ulster Weavers have just released this bright & bold commemorative tea towel, starting the countdown. Many of the sports we look forward to watching are represented by small dynamic graphics alongside the controversial 2012 logo. I have to admit for me the colours bring back bad memories of the 80s. So if you'd prefer something more understated I've also found this vibrant London Tea Towel by Maria Dahlgren. Here she captures the essence of London in a bold graphic style. Both Tea Towels offer contemporary design, while celebrating the vitality of London.
Two Years To Go Linen Tea Towel - £7.50
Red Dahlgren London Tea Towel - £11.75
Mustard Dahlgren London Tea Towel - £11.75
Posted by Kate on August 11, 2010 12:01 AM
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When you're cooking there are hundreds of facts, conversions and times to remember, and if you're like me, they are very easy to forget or mix up. So the new Apron Guide by Suck UK a brilliant reference. Always to hand, the apron is printed upside-down so you can read it while wearing it and unlike a cook book, it's easy to clean off those grubby fingerprints and messy splashes by just popping it in the wash. Whether you've forgotten how long to roast the Christmas turkey, or how long to steam the veg the Apron Guide is always ready to remind you. A great gift for new cooks, the Apron Guide is £12.95 from Prezzybox.
Apron Guide - £12.95
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Posted by Kate on August 10, 2010 12:04 AM
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We all have the odd recipes that flop, but sometimes it can feel like everything is going wrong. On days like these you need a sense of humour, and the Domestically Challenged Apron is a tongue in cheek admission. Made from 100% heavy duty cotton ticking, the apron is decorated with typeset words giving it a vintage inspired style. Combining humour and practical sophistication, the fun Domestically Challenged Apron is £12 from Cox & Cox.
Domestically Challenged Apron - £12
Posted by Kate on July 27, 2010 12:06 AM
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Herdy creates bright trendy products made and made completely in Britain, more importantly though they also work to support our beautiful Lake District. For example, their first project was to support the certified training of two dry stone wallers. All this good work is supported by their cute sheep themed products. Mixing bright vibrant colours with the simple sheep face, Herdy had created an endearing British design. The fabulous graphic tea towels are made of 100% cotton, while the cheerful bone china mugs are handmade in Stoke-on-Trent. A great way to support British manufacturing and our gorgeous Lake District, the Herdy Tea Towels and Mugs are available online from the Herdy online store.
Herdy Classic Mug - £9.99
Herdy Smit Mug - £9.99
Herdy Tea Towel - £6.99
Posted by Kate on July 12, 2010 12:06 AM
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Tea towels are fashion accessories for the kitchen. Like small fabric works of art, there are designs for every style and budget. Started by a British textile designer, Warbeck & Cox are a new company creating quirky and fun textiles perfect for the kitchen. Made in England from ethically sourced materials, Warbeck & Cox offer environmentally responsible products. Their tea towels feature lovely sketches printed on 100% linen union and have a loose expressive style. The Peppermills design is an obvious kitchen favourite, while the pale blue Damask pattern offers a subtle sophistication. The eclectic keys pattern and the bright Iron design add a quirky charm and character. A brilliant way to indulge your designer tastes, these fabulous tea towels are available online from Warbeck & Cox.
Warbeck & Cox Peppermills Tea Towel - £8.50
Warbeck & Cox Irons Tea Towel - £8.50
Warbeck & Cox Keys Tea Towel - £8.50
Warbeck & Cox Beetle Tea Towel - £8.50
Warbeck & Cox Damask Tea Towel - £8.50
Warbeck & Cox Grasshoppers Tea Towel - £8.50
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Posted by Kate on July 8, 2010 12:08 AM
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Besides the fantastic Warbeck & Cox tea towels we featured yesterday, they also offer a selection of dramatic cotton napkins. A brilliant way to add interest and personality to your table setting, the Warbeck & Cox patterns bring originality and designer flair. Available in three distinct patterns, you can add a unique charm to your dinner table. The blue Damask pattern captures a classic sophistication, while the black Key print has an air of vintage revival. The quirky beetle print is available in black or emerald green and exemplifies contemporary style, with its entomological sketches. Designed and made in England, the Warbeck & Cox napkins are ethically sourced and environmentally friendly. A brilliant compliment to plain china, a set of four napkins is £17.00 from Warbeck & Cox online.
Set of 4 Warbeck & Cox Beetle Napkins - £17
Set of 4 Warbeck & Cox Key Napkins - £17
Set of 4 Warbeck & Cox Damask Napkins - £17
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Posted by Kate on July 9, 2010 12:02 AM
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I'm all for re-usable shopping bags, but it requires a level of planning I can't always manage and those big hemp bags don't exactly fit in a briefcase or handbag! Suck UK have come up with a solution that's not only practical but also fun! The Character Reusable Shopping Bag is a light-weight material bag with its own ingenious storage pouch. Pull the white shopping bag though any of the 8 large buttonholes in the black pouch and you can create surprisingly cute critters. From rabbits and squirrels to bears, mice and penguins, the Character Shopping Bag turns a boring bag into an engaging decoration. With a key chain style clip, the Animal bag can be attached to zippers, buckles and loops so it doesn't take up any space in your bag. Perfect for kids, the pouch is also tethered to the bag so you can't lose it! Whether you're grabbing lunch on the go or picking up a pint of milk after work, the Character Reusable Shopping Bag is ready for those spontaneous purchases. Thanks to the website Useful Things for sending us a review sample. They offer amazingly cheap and competitive shipping to the UK, so why not check out their store? Useful Things offer the Character Shopping bag for $11.95 (about £8.30 in June 2010).
Character Shopping Bag - $11.95 (About £8.30)
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Posted by Kate on June 9, 2010 12:09 AM
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Most of the time when I'm cooking I'm not trying to look good. I just want an apron that is practical, something to wipe my hands on that's always within reach. This Tea Towel Apron Belt turns your pretty tea towels into an instant designer apron. Just slide the corners into the stainless-steel buckles and adjust the elastic band. Available in four different colours, the Pink and Grape belts feature a feminine rabbit buckle while the Black and Blue belts have a masculine stag buckle. Never again be frustrated when your apron is in the wash, the Tea Towel Apron Belt is a stylish apron for everyday of the week, £15.95 from HUS & HEM.
Pink Rabbit Tea Towel Apron Belt - £15.95
Grape Rabbit Tea Towel Apron Belt - £15.95
Blue Stag Tea Towel Apron Belt - £15.95
Black Tea Towel Apron Belt - £15.95
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Posted by Kate on June 1, 2010 12:05 AM
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Featuring cute graphic characters, the Paris Tea Towels offer quirky contemporary fun. Created by the Norwegian design agency Darling Clementine, the tea towels create French inspired patterns from solid blocks of colour. Accented with bright orange, these otherwise monochromatic tea towels have a cheerful modern style. The collection includes four different patterns, featuring teapots, striped trousers, berets, cupcakes and stereotypical French phrases. Available from To Dry For, the Paris Tea Towels are £9.95 each.
Allo-Allo Tea Towel - £9.95
Oui! Tea Towel - £9.95
Ooh-La La Tea Towel - £9.95
Bon Bon Tea Towel - £9.95
Posted by Kate on April 30, 2010 12:01 AM
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I'm quite happy to take re-useable bags with me to the grocery store; in fact I've acquired quite a collection of bags! The bit that's frustrating though is where to put these huge jute bags while I'm shopping, they often end up in the way or buried at the bottom of my cart, and apparently I'm not the only one with this problem. The new Footprint Bag Set, designed by two mums from Yorkshire, offers a small compact system that makes it painless to bring your own shopping bags. The specially designed case is small enough to fit in your glove box or handbag and hangs neatly from the supermarket trolley. Inside, the case holds four lightweight but strong bags, each in their own pocket. The set even includes a trolley 'pound' coin so you are always prepared. Practical and convenient, the Footprint Bag Set is £12.99 from Lakeland.
Footprint Bag Set - £12.99
Posted by Kate on March 3, 2010 12:07 AM
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My mum has just moved into one of those huge American RVs where space is a prized commodity. Rather than leave their old silver service in storage, she's decided that that they may as well use it. She called me a couple of months ago looking for Silver Cloth Cutlery Rolls to store their knives, forks and spoons. Not only will it protect the cutlery, it will keep everything from rattling around while on the road. At the time they were impossible to find, but now that she's made her own, Lakeland have found these lovely blue Anti-Tarnish Cutlery Rolls. The soft cotton fabric is impregnated with a 'secret formula' of ionic salts that prevent your silver from tarnishing. Just slip your tableware into the individual pockets and then fold the top down before you roll it up. If you have larger items like serving spoons or candle sticks there is a matching drawstring bag made from the same anti-tarnish cloth. A space efficient way to store and protect your tableware, the Anti-Tarnish Cutlery Roll is £12.99 while the Serving Spoon Bag is £9.99 from Lakeland
Anti-Tarnish Cutlery Roll - £12.99
Anti-Tarnish Serving Spoon Bag - £9.99
Posted by Kate on February 4, 2010 12:00 AM
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When life is taking its toll, it's tempting to escape into a retro glamour fantasy where I have time to clean, bake and cook all while looking fabulous. This New Botanicals Tea Cosy from Laura Ashley fits the image perfectly. Frosty blue embroidered letters are complimented with pretty printed flowers and birds. In an unusual palette of green, blue and yellow, this cotton Tea Cosy blends vintage inspiration with contemporary illustrations. An affordable way to indulge your inner domestic goddess, the New Botanicals Tea Cosy is £12.00 from the Laura Ashley online store.
Laura Ashley New Botanicals Tea Cosy - £12.00
Posted by Kate on January 26, 2010 12:02 AM
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When it comes to fitting everything neatly in our kitchen, it's a bit of a puzzle. Inevitably pans get stacked in pans, which saves loads of space, but risks damaging those fragile non-stick coatings. Currently we use a sheet of kitchen towel between each pan, but realistically this is just a token gesture. At Lakeland this weekend I instantly latch on to their new Pan Protectors! The cushioned stars fit neatly in any size of pans protecting their non-stick or enamel finishes. The Pan Protectors feature an anti-slip finish that helps prevent the pile from sliding and shifting and thus new scratches. Available as a set of three from Lakeland, the machine washable Pan Protectors make a wise investment to protect your expensive cookware.
Set of Three Pan Protectors - £4.99
Posted by Kate on August 4, 2009 12:09 AM
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A fabulous collection of vintage inspired accessories, the Wild Mushroom Collection brings a quirky retro style to your kitchen. Over the last few months, I've noticed that the classic red and white Toadstool seems to be making a comeback. It has a fabulous vintage character and graphic style that really appeals to modern tastes. Designed by David van Berckel, the Wild Mushroom pattern has a rich palette of browns and red for a contemporary finish. Featured across a range of items like trays, textiles and boards, the Wild Mushroom Collection is available online from New Home Textiles.
Wild Mushroom Tea Towel - £8.50
Wild Mushroom Oven Mitt - £22
Wild Mushroom Apron - £22
Wild Mushroom Pot Holder - £6
Wild Mushroom Pot Stand - £10.50
Wild Mushroom Chopping Board - £14.50
Wild Mushroom Small Tray - £13.50
Wild Mushroom Large Tray - £20
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Posted by Kate on July 2, 2009 12:07 AM
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Designer tea towels are becoming an affordable form of art and now there is a whole website devoted to these artistic textiles. ToDryFor.com is run by a husband and wife team in Oxford who search out and commission up-and-coming artists to create incredibly fashionable kitchen towels. The towel pictured above was created by Stuart Kolakovic, painting a whimsical picture of village life in a retro graphic style. Just one of a huge collection of contemporary designs (click 'read more' for a few highlights) ToDryFor captures many of today's popular trends. A great way to bring your own unique style to the normally practical kitchen, ToDryFor is bound to have just what you are looking for.
Stuart Kolakovic 'Right On' Tea Towel - £9.95
'Tea Revives You' Tea Towel - £8.50
'Afternoon Tea' Tea Towel - £10
'Worst in Show' Tea Towel - £10
'Ladybirds' Tea Towel - £11.50
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Posted by Kate on June 30, 2009 12:00 AM
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Just because it’s your kitchen, doesn’t mean that you can’t revel in contemporary art and fashion. London illustrator Ros Shiers has just created a collection of textiles featuring her busy modern designs. The black images are printed on a natural 100% cotton tea towels (as well as eco-shoppers and t-shirts). This creates a high contrast design that compliments contemporary kitchens. Available in two designs, the first spells out LOVE surrounded by feathers flowers and hearts, while the second features glamorous faces on traditional Russian dolls. Dynamic and detailed designs these cutting-edge tea towels offer a trendy chic style. Available from Ross Shiers’ online store, each designer tea towel is £10.
Ros Shiers Love Tea Towel - £10
Ros Shiers Home Tea Towel - £10
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Posted by Kate on June 15, 2009 12:06 AM
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I recently recovered our kitchen chairs with material you can spot on buses all around Manchester. For commuters these bold patterns become familiar friends. I suddenly appreciate these iconic fabrics and the nostalgic images they can recall. Taking this a step farther, the London Transport Museum has taken vintage patterns from the 30s and 70s and applied them to contemporary kitchen aprons. The original orange and brown block was created in the 70s and should be familiar to anyone who rode London's Underground and bus networks. But if orange just isn’t your colour, London Transport has also reworked these familiar blocks in modern and contemporary blues or browns. The original leafy Colindale design was created by Marion Dorn in the 1930s, yet still retains has a contemporary feel. A fantastic homage to daily commuter life, these London Transport Moquette Aprons are available from the TfL Shop.
Original Orange Moquette Pattern Apron - £9.78
70s Dark Blue Block Apron - £9.78
70s Dark Brown Block Apron - £9.78
Colindale Purple Apron - £9.78
Posted by Kate on June 4, 2009 12:07 AM
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While you needed to fight to get a hold of one M&S’s recent Penny Bazaar Bargains, there are still some gems on sale (though I’m afraid they are more than a penny!) To celebrate their 125 Anniversary, Marks & Spenser have gone through their archives and recreated classic designs and patterns. I adore their new tea towels! Featuring adverts from the 60s, these tea towels have an inspired vintage charm. Available as a set of three, they highlight classic desserts like Jelly Creams, Fruit Jellies and Chocolate Cake. Fantastic tea towels full of British retro style; the 125 Years Tea Towels are £7.50 from M&S.
Set of 3 - 125 Year Retro Tea Towels - £7.50
Posted by Kate on May 28, 2009 12:06 AM
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Easter has finally arrived, and for us that usually means a huge family dinner with all the family. With spring finally in the air and family around, it reminds me just how wonderful things are. I guess that explains my fondness for Emma Bridgewater's 'Truly Great' tea towel and tin tray. I've lived in a few countries, and I think the UK doesn't give itself nearly enough credit. I'm not trying to claim the UK is perfect (look at the cricket team for example), but there is nowhere I'd rather live. So celebrate what we have, with these bold and patriotic patterns. Available online from Emma Bridgewater, the handy tea towel and tray offer optimistism and hope in what looks like an uncertain summer.
Union Jack Tin Tray - £6.00
Union Jack Truly Great Tea Towel - £7.00
Posted by Kate on April 10, 2009 12:09 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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After a wonderful Christmas holiday with friends and family it’s tempting to try to capture that nostalgic charm, recalling a time when life was slower. With a quick flash back to the fifties, these Appliqué Tea Towels and Apron bring a creative glamour to your culinary style. With detailed edging and a fabulous band across the bottom the tea towels are perfect for hanging over towel rails or oven handles. A brilliant way to spoil your inner domestic goddess, these textiles bring retro kitsch back in style. Available from Bombay Duck, the Appliqué Tea Towels and Apron are currently on sale!
Appliqué Tea Towel - £9.20
Appliqué Apron - £9.68
Posted by Kate on January 1, 2009 12:09 AM
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Posted by Kate on December 5, 2008 12:01 AM
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The fastest way to decorate your kitchen is with a few festive tea towels. Textiles always make a quick change that can bring a fresh new style to the kitchen. For an understated Christmas style, the Snowflake towels from Lakeland might be ideal. Suitable for use all winter long, these waffle-weave tea towels have a simple Scandinavian style that compliments both modern minimalism and traditional decoration. With a matching apron to wear Christmas Day, the Snowflake textiles bring a relaxed grown up style to the Holidays. Made from a fairly-traded hand-woven cotton the towels and apron are exclusively available from Lakeland.
Snowflake Tea Towels – £7.50
Snowflake Apron - £7.99
Posted by Kate on November 12, 2008 12:03 AM
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It’s that time of year again, when people don their aprons to raise money for Children in Need. If you are joining in on the fun this year, Lakeland have some wonderful products to inspire you. Pudsey shaped cookie cutters and cake moulds help you create adorable baked goods to sell. The cute bear cookies don’t even need much decoration. The brightly coloured aprons are not only affordable, but they work as great advertisements while collecting donations. And finally I love the Pudsey tea towel! Who could resist this eager baking bear? All exclusively available from Lakeland, each item purchased also includes a donation to ‘Children in Need’.
Pudsey Adult Apron - £4.99 - (Includes £1.00 Donation)
Pudsey Child’s Tabard - £3.99 - (Includes £1.00 Donation)
Pudsey Tea Towel - £2.99 - (Includes £1.00 Donation)
Pudsey Cookie Cutter - £1.99 - (Includes £1.00 Donation)
Pudsey Cake Mould - £14.99 - (Includes £3.00 Donation)
Posted by Kate on November 5, 2008 12:09 AM
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Do your family tear through your kitchen leaving a trail of dirty dishes and crumbs behind them? Perhaps these quirky tea towels can help tame their unruly ways...or at least remind them to wash the odd dish! Designed and hand-printed in Scotland, these fabulous modern tea towels are made from fair-trade organic cotton. The tea towels proclaim 'Do The Dishes' and 'Keep It Clean' in large letters no one should miss. Each letter is made from towering dishes or dark creepy crawlies for that extra visual reminder. Available from Showpony the Kitchen Commandment Tea Towels are £11.00 each.
'Do The Dishes' Tea Towel - £11.00
'Keep It Clean' Tea Towel - £11.00 (Click 'Continue reading' for a photo)
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Posted by Kate on October 24, 2008 12:06 AM
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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.
Swan Act 2 Hand Towel Holder - £17.00
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.
Fashonista Applicance Cover - £19.00
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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.
Reisenthel Carrybag - £28
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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 ToDryFor.co.uk, the Thornback & Peel Tea Towels are £11.50 each.
Rabbit Tea Towel - £11.50
Cabbage Tea Towel - £11.50
Jelly Tea Towel - £11.50
Pigeons Tea Towel - £11.50
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.
'Keep Calm' Tea Towel - £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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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.
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. The Black RoyalVKB Apron is available for £16.50 from HenryTibbs.
RoyalVKB Apron with Oven Mitts- £16.50
Posted by Dan on December 6, 2006 8:34 PM
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