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Archive for the ‘trends’ Category
Monday, August 16th, 2010
 Perch on a Union Jack We’ve explored several different ways in which you can bring the Union Jack trend into your home and show your love of all things British, but this is probably one of the most subtle.
The Union Jack bean cube is the perfect place to perch when you need an occasional seat in your home, or to rest your tired feet after a busy day. It’s made by Fleur-de-Lis Furnishings from 100% cotton and, although it will bring a bit of added colour and interest to a room, we rather like the faded colour look of this as opposed to ‘in your face’ bright colour.
The Union Jack bean cube is a nice little piece and a great buy at only £24.99 from HomeSense.
Tags: bean bag, cube, HomeSense, seat, trend, Union Jack
Posted in furniture, seating, trends | 4 Comments »
Friday, July 16th, 2010
 Ocean themed spoons For those that love the nautical trend in interiors, then here’s another fab way of bringing the theme into your home, this time through a great seat of spoons.
The neptune spoons, which come as a set of six, feature ocean-related designs, such as a shell, starfish and fish. Each silver plated spoon is different and measures between 12 and 14cm long.
The spoons are nicely produced and would add a quirky touch to a table. Use them for dessert or for eating ice cream on a hot day – they’ll remind you of being beside the sea.
You can purchase the neptune spoons from Buy the Sea for £21.95.
Tags: Buy the Sea, cutlery, nautical, Not On The High Street, ocean, spoon, trend
Posted in cutlery, trends | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
 Great British cushion If you like the idea of using patriotic Union Jack home accessories in your decor scheme, but find some of them too over-the-top, then how about buying this Jack cushion instead?
The bold red cushion features a quirky dog design and he’s even wearing a Union Jack scarf around his neck for good measure.
The cushion is available from An Angel at My Table for £25.
Tags: An Angel At My Table, British, cushion, dog, patriotic, trend, Union Jack
Posted in cushion, home accessories, trends | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
 Dream of the seaside...
We love Emma Ball’s colourful designs and are pleased to have discovered this lovely coastal inspired apron.
It’s got umpteen bright deck chairs all over it, with a sprinkling of beach huts, bunting and seagulls thrown in too - all the right ingredients for a summer day on the coast.
Wear it as you cook and dream of being beside the seaside.
Tags: apron, beach, coastal, Emma Ball, seaside
Posted in kitchen accessories, trends | 3 Comments »
Friday, April 9th, 2010
 Lighthouse Island framed print The nautical and coastal trends are in again this summer, with nautical blues and whites appearing in fashion and homeware products.
This coastal themed lighthouse print is by Ocean Publishing and features a lighthouse by the sea. The print comes in a white frame, ready to hang on your wall, and it’s a very classic and ‘easy to live with’ picture; we’re sure this will continue to be a favourite, long after the coastal trend has gone.
You’ll find it to buy at Sainsbury’s, where it’s priced at £40.
Tags: coastal, lighthouse, nautical, picture, print, Sainsbury's
Posted in art, decorative accessories, trends | No Comments »
Friday, February 26th, 2010
 Hannah Turner bird Yes, it’s another birdy piece. This one’s by Hannah Turner, a Bristol-based ceramicist, and almost looks like it could double up as a boomerang (although we don’t recommend that you throw it).
Oh no, it would be far better, and safer, to have it perched on a windowsill or bookcase, where it can look at you with its cheery beady eyes.
Buy your blue crested bird from Liberty.
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Tags: bird, bird trend, ceramic, Hannah Turner, Liberty, ornament
Posted in decorative accessories, trends | 2 Comments »
Friday, February 26th, 2010
 Gorgeous sari cushions We’ve all for mixing design ideas and themes, and antique and vintage pieces can successfully work alongside modern and contemporary. Take these antique sari seat pads from Myakka, for example.
We’ve fallen in love with the fabric and colours – wonderful embroidery, rich colours, unusual designs, gold detailing and a rainbow of colours – and love the fact that each cushion is finished off with beaded tassels in the corners.
They’re designed to be seat pads – used for sitting on – but if you think they’re a bit too nice to be squashed, you could easily use them as cushions for decorative purposes. A pale or neutral coloured sofa would look great with a few of these dotted around on it.
Each seat pad is unique, with no two being exactly the same, so you can’t guarantee exactly what colour or design you’ll get. As far as we’re concerned, that just adds to the uniqueness.
The antique sari seat pads are sold individually for £14.95 each or as a set of four for £55, from Myakka.
Tags: antique, chair, cushion, eastern, Myakka, pad, sari, seat
Posted in cushion, soft furnishings, trends | 1 Comment »
Friday, February 12th, 2010
 Quirky bird Despite the bird trend having been around for a while now, we’re still drawn to finding different bird-related styles and objects for the home.
Take this oddie bird, for example. It’s made of ceramic in a 1950s style and has been hand dipped in a gorgeous cobalt colour. Each oddie bird has enamel feather transfers applied to give it its own unique character. With its long beak and individual style, it differs from many of the other birdy images we’ve seen in interior designs.
You’ll find the oddie bird for sale at the Catkin Collection.
Tags: bird trend, Catkin Collection, ceramic, cobalt, Oddie bird
Posted in decorative accessories, trends | 2 Comments »
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
 Stylish monotone lamp It’s amazing how the base of a lamp can totally change its look. If this one was just a plain colour, it would probably be very easily missable, but the striking cream and black design draws the eye in immediately.
The cream base is made of ceramic and is decorated with a lovely black design, and it’s accompanied by a plain black faux linen drum-style lamp shade.
For a stylish lamp that will turn heads - for all the right reasons – and provide some essential light in a dark corner, then this Felicity table lamp is £65 from Very.
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Tags: ceramic, lamp, light, lighting, monochrome, table lamp, Very
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