- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ivory Rings Candle Holder Graham & Green
It's proven that just looking a picture of an open fire can make you feel warmer so while the entertaining still has to happen outdoors maybe multiple candles isn't a bad idea. This is lovely and sculptural with matching white candles but imagine black or green to really make a statement.
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- Sizzou Wooden Doorstop Graham & Green
These wooden doorstops make lovely presents - I bought this for my husband as we are all Wes Anderson fans in this house - but you might prefer Audrey or Elton, Winston or Iris. No need to lie them down under the door, they look great on a bookshelf too as a purely decorative object.
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