- Fringed Cotton Blanket Mango
Another pick from the new Mango homwares collection is this pretty fringed blanket. It's made from soft organic cotton and you can see the detail in this close up shot. While the blush pink would be lovely with the caramel cushions, there is also a soft blue which would bring an unexpected visual treat. It also comes in soft grey with ivory fringing and measures 130cm x 180cm so it's for draping over the top of a double bed not tucking in.
- Cotton Waffle Cushion Cover Mango
Another gem from Mango, altough this one is not organic cotton. The H&M homeware range started small and grew so it's definitely worth keeping a close eye on this to see how it develops. This pretty textured cover comes in caramel or white and would finish off the stripes and check combination pictured next to this. There is also a matching bedspread too.
- Stripes Cotton Cushion Case Mango
Mango has joined the High Street Homewares brigade and it's first collection is stylish but surprisingly muted. There's lots to like, including this wide striped organic cotton cushion case which would look great with the gingham check. There are various different sizes so check out possible combinations before you buy but a big square always works with a small rectangle.
- Twin Tone Lampshade Lane by Post
I have had one of these lights (a table version) for many years and while it black its glow is ambient rather than practical, these sustainable, plastic-free shades with their contrasting interiors make perfect pendant lights. When it was first designed eight years ago there was some plastic tape but that has now been removed and the shade is biodegradable.
- Teak and Rattan Armchair Zara
Oh Zara's home collection is good. This chair is light and summery but will work all year in any room. In the corner of a bedroom it's a chairdrobe, in a larger home office a break from the desk and a pair in a sitting room window will always make for an inviting spot. Be quick though, their stuff doesn't hang around and tends not to be repeated.
- Bobbin Base Floor Lamp Rose & Grey
Bobbin furniture is having a moment but since it was first popularised in the late 17th century it can hardly be dismissed as a modern fad. It's more of a second wave sort of thing. This lamp is perfect and will honestly look great in any room for ever - just change the lampshade as you require. You can, of course, also look out for antique originals (with a hefty price tag).
- A LA Beaded Cushion Amara
Luxury brand Amara has recently launched Amara Discoveries featuring smaller brands that are up and coming or just starting out and this pretty beaded cushion is one of their finds.It's one of those pieces I can imagine keeping forever and worth the investment.
- Goswell Round Dining Table Graham & Green
Not every room can take a round table but if you can, and if you can choose one with a single pedestal you will avoid the famous "slum of legs" as described by Eero Saarinen, designer of the design classic Tulip table, In other words adding four chairs wtih four legs to a table with another four legs can get messy. This, made from concrete with a black finish, will solve that problem. It's also pleasingly tactile and will look fablous under classic white plates.
- Veeta Serving Spoons Nkuku
Having been searching for serving spoons for an age I might actually have included these just for me! We have dessert spoons and big ladles and spoons for serving by the hob but find pretty serving spoons to go on the table has proved hard. This might be them. Made from stainless steel, the handles were forged using traditional techniques and they have a tactile finish.
- Enesta Dipped Mug Nkuku
These dipped mugs are so pretty and having never had much blue in my house I could change for these. Fair trade brand Nkuku has sourced these in China where they are made by artisans, the skills of many of whom are being forgotten in the race for mass production. Nkuku works with their suppliers to protect and preserve skills like these.
- Marshall Desk in Silver Perch & Parrow
Now I'm not necessarily one for bling, but I have to say this silver desk has all the makings of a classic. The silver isn't too shiny and the clean lines make it unobtrusive and light so that the metal finish becomes a stylish secondary feature rather than the first shouty thing you notice about it. I think this is a piece you could have and love for a long time.
- Glass Treat Jar House of Flora
Well if not now when? Check the measurements to make sure it's what you were expecting - it's 19cm tall and 12cm wide so it's for small treats. But House of Flora will plant a tree for every one bought so it's a treat for the planet too.
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