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Archive for the ‘glass’ Category
Friday, March 12th, 2010
 Glass table lamp We love this elegant ombre table lamp, from Next.
The glass base is the eye-catching part of this lamp - it’s nicely shaped, but goes from a deep teal colour to a light blue. It’s accompanied by a faux silk teal shade, although you could replace this for a lighter colour if you wish.
The lagoon ombre table lamp is available from Next, where it’s priced at £35.
Tags: glass, lamp, light, lighting, Next, ombre
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
 Glass flower dish This beautiful glass dish is handmade in a lovely magnolia flower shape. Measuring 18cm in diameter, you can clearly see the petals of the flowerhead and the centre of the bloom and it’s been nicely finished off with a subtle gold shade.
It would look lovely on a shelf, windowsill or table, left empty or filled with sweets or nibbles.
You can buy the magnolia dish from ZiggiZiggi, for £13.50.
Tags: dish, flower, glass, ZiggiZiggi
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
 Increase your privacy We recently had an email from Elaine asking if we had any ideas for increasing privacy in an overlooked window of her home. As it’s a rental property, she can’t change the window - the landlord wasn’t keen on a blind being put up and she doesn’t like net curtains.
One practical way that we’ve come up with for dealing with the problem is to use frosted glass film. It’s easy to use, and can be removed again without leaving unwanted marks, and produces an effect on the window like frosted glass. It’s a good way of adding a bit of extra privacy to glass windows or doors and won’t cost a fortune to do.
You can buy frosted glass film in various shops and DIY stores and it comes in rolls of different sizes and lengths. Brume, at Not On The High Street, has this plain frosted glass film available in a 1m or 2m roll.
Tags: frosted window, Frosted window film, glass film, Not On The High Street, privacy
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
 - Special crystal bowl
I’ve previously only associated Aspinal of London with luxury leather goods, but did you know they sold other home items too?
Take this crystal decorative bowl, for example. It’s not any old average bowl, but is a special piece made from clear crystal glass with a sterling silver base.
It’s not cheap, but it is hand crafted and, for a special occasion, it would make a very nice home gift. Measuring 13.75″ in diameter, the bowl is the ideal size for a fruit bowl.
The crystal glass and sterling silver bowl is available from Aspinal of London.
Tags: Aspinal, Aspinal of London, bowl, crystal, fruit bowl, glass
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
 Bargain champagne glass If you’re planning on popping open a bottle of champagne or two to toast the New Year, then these silver champagne flutes from M&S would be the perfect accompaniment.
They’re reduced in the sale and are now only £3 each - a very stylish bargain!
Tags: champagne, champagne flute, glass, M&S
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Sunday, December 20th, 2009
 Etched tea light holder
This lovely glass tea light holder, by Sagaform, is etched with a pretty stem pattern - not unlike Orla Kiely’s classic stem designs.
The holder is 15cm tall, so can comfortably hold a tall candle or a small tea light and it glows beautifully when lit.
Buy the Sagaform candle holder from Illustrated Living, for £12.95.
Don’t forget, you can still take advantage of our special 10% discount with Illustrated Living for all purchases made until 31st December 2009.
Tags: candle holder, Illustrated Living, Sagaform, tea light holder
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Friday, December 18th, 2009
 Not just any old dish...
With their nicely rounded edges, and tactile curves, they’d look great on a table in your living room, or used packed to the brim with sweets and nibbles at a party.
The ultramarine blue glass is just one of the options available - you’ll also find the same design in clear, grey, sand and turqouise blue.
Buy the bowls from Skandium for £13 each.
Tags: Alvar aalto, alvar alto, bowl, dish, glass, glassware, Iittala, Skandium
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
  
These ornate glass Mariskooli dishes, by Iitalla, are available in a number of jewel-like colours and would like great on a table filled with sweets or used to serve special desserts in.
We love the dark plum glass, but they’re also available in green, light blue, grey, sand or even a frosted look.
Buy these lovelies from Abode.
Tags: Abode, bowl, dessert bowl, dish, glass, Iittala, mariskooli
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
 Butterfly glass This cheery green cut glass tumbler has been livened up with the addition of a carved butterfly design.
We’re sure children would love this glass design, but so too would the young at heart.
To get your butterfly glass, head over to The Contemporary Home, where they’re available for £12.75.
Tags: butterfly, The Contemporary Home, tumbler
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Worktop savers serve a practical purpose of helping protect your kitchen worktops from becoming scratched, burnt, stained, bashed or damaged. They’re usually made of durable materials, such as toughened glass, granite, wood or marble.
Although some are a bit boring and unoriginal, others are fun and quirky - here are 10 of our favourites!
1. Joseph Joseph spatula worktop saver
Joseph Joseph do a wide range of excellent worktop savers. This multi-coloured design celebrates the humble spatula, to great effect. Buy it from John Lewis for £15.
2. Ella Doran smarties worktop saver
This colourful smarties design is by Ella Doran and features round smarties and hearts, in a rainbow of colours.
3. Metro granite worktop saver
For a sleek and stylish look, this Metro worktop saver is made of dark granite, etched with a contrasting square design on one side.
It’s available from Argos for the sale price of £9.99.
4. Union Jack worktop saver
Add a patriotic feel to your kitchen, with the help of this Union Jack worktop saver.
The design is cleverly made up of fruits, such as strawberries and blueberries, and it’s available to purchase from Colloco Homeware and Gifts, on Not On The High Street, for £17.50.
5. Joseph Joseph breakfast worktop saver
Another great design from Joseph Joseph is this breakfast themed worktop protector, designed by illustrator Bo Lundberg.
6. Black and white floral bloom worktop saver
Bring the classic monotone look to the kitchen, with the help of this black and white floral bloom worktop saver.
7. Cupcake worktop saver
If you love a good cupcake, then this vintage cupcake design worktop saver may be right up your street.
It’s available from Lakeland for £7.99.
8. Oval polka dot worktop saver
It might be smalller than some worktop savers (15cm by 30cm), but this one is just as durable. If you’ve got a smaller kitchen, or not too large a worktop to protect, then this nifty oval worktop saver may do the trick.
Decorated with polka dots, in vintage shades, it’s only £3.99 from Denny and Sons.
9. Conversion worktop saver
You won’t be stuck for a cooking conversion ever again, as this practical kitchen worktop saver is packed with essential conversion information. Whether you need to convert ounces to pounds, ml to fl oz to cups, or °C to °F, they’re all here.
It was designed especially for Lakeland by Joseph Joseph and costs £9.78.
10. Chilli pepper worktop saver
If all things hot and spicy are your cup of tea, or you want your worktop saver to tone in with red or terracotta colours in your kitchen, then this chilli pepper worktop saver could be ideal.
It costs £9 from Leekes.
Tags: Argos, chopping board, Corvus, Denny and Sons, Ella Doran, glass, House of Fraser, john lewis, Joseph Joseph, Lakeland, Leekes, Not On The High Street, protector, saver, worktop
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