On the basis that every time you go to Ikea you come back with a giant bag of tealights that you never seem to get to the end of. And then when you go back you buy another because it just seems like such a bargain that you can buy so many for so little.…
Inspired by the stacking Russian dolls, these sweet little glasses will also stack one inside the other and take up less storage space. Unless, of course, you like them so much you want to display them in a row like this. They’re hand blown and quite tough but don’t put them in the dishwasher or…
There are times when you need a proper trivet for a hot casserole and there are times when you just need a bit of a mat for a jug of iced water that would otherwise leave a wet mark. This is one of a collection of gorgeous tiles – the others have letters and numbers…
At first you don’t even notice that this simple earthenware bowl is smiling at you. Or perhaps winking slightly. The decoration is tilted so that nothing will fall out of the bowl and it’s a beautiful piece of simple design. In addition to the large salad bowl there is a set of four smaller ones…
These beautiful old pizza boards would look great on any table or picnic rug. Use them for cheeses or meats or fill them with little bowls of olives and capers. All you need now is a glass of something chilled, preferably with a hint of a sparkle, and away you go. Cheers. www.hollys-house.com from £40…
Scandinavian style is famous for its monochrome palette and Finnish firm Marimekko has really brought that idea to life with this gorgeous set of crockery. This has splashes of bright colours, which is a classic Finnish touch. Apparently it’s something to do with the the light there during the long light summers that really makes…
We’ve all seen the rocking brandy glasses that rock gently backwards and forwards and now Ole Jenson has gone one step further with the Motion Carafe for the same design house Normann Copenhagen. It’s always tilted but is quite secure and you can put it in the dishwasher too. If the idea of filling it…
Whatever you think of Nigella Lawson (and this is not the place) there’s no denying that the woman has a fabulous selection of serving bowls and dishes. It doesn’t matter what she’s preparing she seems to have the perfect dish. Even a plate of cheese and olives looks like something from a Michelin starred restaurant…
Makes a change from the old ice bucket, this zinc cooler will add a bit of French Industrial Chic style to your table. You can fill it with ice and stick a bottle of wine in it too. There is more in the range but this is a classic example of less is more. Pick…
Well I did say you can never have too many bowls. These are made from ash, so not for cereal and pudding this time, but for nibbles, nuts and a little bit of what you fancy to go with that aperitivo which the Italians do so well. In certain bars, if you turn up for…
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