- Skylar Wall Mirror Anthropologie
This wall mirror is expensive but it's pretty and it's a decorative piece that you will use for years in different rooms around the house. There's a full length version too which is possible better value for money as it's twice the size and not twice the price. Each one is hand-carved so they are all slightly different.
- Aurora Curve Full Length Mirror Oliver Bonas
You have been asking for mirrors and so I oblige. This deco-inspired full-length one is so pretty and would work in any bedroom or bathroom as well as in a hall for that last minute spinach between the teeth check. It's 120cm tall so as long as you hang it on the wall at the right height and stand far enough back it will work for most people. This is definitely one of those pieces you could keep for a long time.
- Cena Mustard Yellow Terracotta Colander Oliver Bonas
For those kitchen items which are too pretty to live in a cupboard.... this is joyous with the blue oven dish and while I'm not sure how practical a ceramic colander really is I'd definitely be cheered by the sight of it on a shelf.
- Cena Blue Ceramic Oven Dish Oliver Bonas
Eighteen months of cooking all the meals for all the people all the time and the fact that our kitchens have become our restaurants and anything that can pretty things up without extra work is A Good Thing. This pretty dish (and how lovely is it with the honey coloured accessories?) is both cook and serve. Perfect if you are now bringing guests into your domestic restaurant. This is made in Portugal, by the way, where they make very good ceramics and I have toured a couple of the factories.
- Moe Kantha Printed Cotton Bedspread Oliver Bonas
In keeping with the new maximalism trend couple with the fashion for all things comfortable and comforting this bedspread is a winner. Throw it over crisp white sheets if that's what you prefer to sleep in or layer it up with more patterns and textures for a full on cosy retro look.
- Luxore Buffet Sideboard La Redoute
This scalloped fronted sideboard is a dupe for Superfront, who make replacement doors and handles for Ikea kitchens. The good news is it's only 42cm deep which is big enough for A4 storage (amply so) as well as plates and crockery but means you might, just, have room in a hall or kitchen. Sideboards are also great in home offices as places to hide ugly files and printers etc.
- Marble and Iron Side Table Perch & Parrow
Using my mantra of something new, something old, something black and something gold in every room this small side table is perfect. It will reflect light around the room and add a sense of luxe to a space. It's also small enough to easily move to where it's needed and double up as an extra stool or even a bedside table. An all round good piece.
- Outdoor Floor Lamp House Of
Years ago it was all about bringing the outside in, now, in these strange new times, it's the reverse and it's about taking the indoor comforts outdoors and recreating an outside living room. This lamp is perfect for that indoor/outdoor feel.
- Organic Cotton Bedding Set Wearth London
An organic cotton set that includes a fitted sheet in sateen weave (which means soft rather than the crisper percale feel) and a choice of pillowcases. It's made from 100% GOTS and Soil Association certified organic cotton which is pesticide and toxic chemical-free and each duvet cover and sheet comes in a cotton drawstring bag which can be re-used - perfect for collecting dirty laundry when on holiday (yes I know what's one of those) and also packing shoes. Also comes in aquamarine and chocolate plum colour.
- Olsen Burl Sideboard Soho Home
Sometimes you just fall in love with a piece for no reason other than it's lovely. This is beautiful and the sort of thing that you should keep forever and turn into a family heirloom. The grained wood gives it character and makes it look expensive (it is expensive) and it will not only hide all the clutter and bumf you don't want on display but give you space on top to arrange lovely things. One for the wishlist (if I had room).
- Selby Coffee Table Soho Home
Made from polished cast concrete this coffee table (and matching side table) is based on a design from the Tel Aviv branch and while it's perfect for outdoors it would also be perfect inside too. Comes in either cream, terracotta or faded blue. Try a pair on either side of the bed for a change from all that wood.
- Portnall Coffee Table Soho Home
The key to this is discipline, but if you can promise to only keep the current magazines and newspapers in the pocket then this is both beautiful and useful and therefore William Morris approved. Also a handy place to chuck the remote so it doesn't get lost down the back of the cushions (just me?) although I suspect the odd cat might find their way in here as well.
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