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Cotswold is not only known for its wonderful furniture pieces but for its kitchenware as well. Cooking doesn’t have to hard and boring - why not add some fun into your food preparations with these gorgeous kitchen items?

Le Creuset 4-Piece Oven-to-Table Set, Before: £39.95 // NOW £34.95!

This set is handcrafted and is very durable under the stress of the heat. It can be placed inside the oven and then transferred immediately to the table. This set is great for cooking rectangular dishes like lasagna or pie, and or a great platter for roasted vegetables or even stew. Also, since it can go inside the oven, other desserts and pastries are great as well. This set can also be used on the oven, the grill and can be stored in the freezer. It is also dishwasher safe.

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Aldo Zilli 20cm Steamer Insert, Before: £34.95 // NOW £6.95!

This set is name after chef Aldo Zilli, who is very popular for his restaurants in London. He is a master of the Italian cuisine and these set endorsed by the chef is sure to put your cooking skills to good use, too. This set is not only functional, it is also very stylish and looks beautiful in your kitchen. It performs well, too, with non-stick interiors and stainless steel finish. It is heat-resistant and has silicone handles.

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Le Creuset Round Casserole 24cm, Before: £99.00 // NOW £79.00!

This round casserole is handcrafted and comes in many colors. It can withstand great heat, and can also be transferred from the oven to the table immediately. You can cook a lot of dishes here, but this casserole is ideal for stews, soups, pot roasts and other liquid-based dishes. It can also be placed on the oven and grill, and is dishwasher safe.

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Fabric headboards from Laura Ashley never fail to stun with its very stylish and bold designs. These headboards can bring color and pizazz to an otherwise plain bed. If you don’t like buying printed linens or having too much color in it, you can opt for headboards to be the attention-getter. It serves as a beautiful frame to your wonderful bed, and can immediately brighten up a room because of its size and placement.

Here are some designs that you might enjoy:

BUXTON FABRIC HEADBOARD

The curved edge of the top side of the board is a nice detail, and brings a kind of softness, even with a very bold print.

STANTON FABRIC HEADBOARD

This headboard brings chic and elegance together. The buttoned straight-edged upholster boasts of quality craftmanship and makes your bed look very expensive.

HERRIOT FABRIC HEADBOARD

This headboard is a classic design that never goes out of the style. The straight edge with the simple trim can be a blank canvas where you put your own design, in terms of fabric and stitching.

BRAMHOPE FABRIC HEADBOARD

Another take on that timeless design of straight-edged headboard, this one adds a touch of quirkiness by placing side ties.

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Blue is a great color for the bedroom because it calms and relaxes. Some things that are closely associated with this color is the sea, lulling you to sleep, or the sky and the clouds, letting you drift off to dreamland. Choose from bold accents to pale hues and enjoy the clean and fresh aura that it brings to your space. I myself believe that blue lets the room breathe and makes it seem airy and more spacious.

Here are some beautiful blue linen sheets from the Designers Guild. Check them out because they’re on sale!

Bouchardon Aqua

The nice contrast of the muted chocolate brown and aqua brings out the color blue more. It’s a bold color that stands out but not too shocking.

Price:
Single - £88.00 50% OFF! NOW ONLY £44.00
Double - £127.00 50% OFF! NOW ONLY £63.50
Super King - £156.50 50% OFF! NOW ONLY £78.25

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Murano Hazel

This one is more subtle, but the single stripe of aqua along the side is a quirky surprise to an otherwise very neutral design.

Price:
Single - £85.00 50% OFF! NOW ONLY £42.50

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Sansoucci Water Blue

This duvet cover is really elegant and beautiful, perfect for any woman who wants nothing but the most exquisite design. The floral print is soft and feminine, and the underside can also be used on the reverse.

Price:
Single Set - £72.00 50% OFF! NOW ONLY £36.00
Double Set - £96.50 50% OFF! NOW ONLY £48.25
King Set - £106.50 50% OFF! NOW ONLY £53.25
Super King Set - £122.00 50% OFF! NOW ONLY £61.00

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Orellana Lime

Now for something really refreshing, fun and youthful, try this very colorful bed linen that is sure to brighten up the room, even without the sunshine. The color is simply vibrant and stunning, and would look great against other colorful pieces in the room.

Price:
Double Set - £121.00 60% OFF! NOW ONLY £48.40
King Set - £140.50 60% OFF! NOW ONLY £56.20
Super King Set - £160.50 60% OFF! NOW ONLY £64.20

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My friend Daphne likes to travel a lot, and whenever she comes back from one of her trips, she always has a piece of decor or furniture with her. It’s a great reminder for her of the places that she has been to, and at the same time, a modest attempt at bringing the whole world into one place that brings her comfort and joy: her home.

Going to places like quaint antique shops and little furniture stores, she goes for unique pieces with very good craftsmanship. From Paris to Italy to Sri Lanka to Vietnam, walking around and talking with a lot of locals is her secret to finding the good stuff.

But what if you can’t travel as often as she? How do you get the bohemian yet eclectic feel of a home without hopping on a plane to the other side of the world?

CoutureLab has an answer: with their specially made fine pieces of furniture, you can have a piece of another country at the click of a mouse. Here are some of their designs that I would like to share with you:

African Beaded Armchair

This African Beaded Armchair will surely stand out in the room because of its bold color and design. Powerful and majestic, it would look good against brown furnishings and wooden floors and other colorful rugs. The details are also very meticulously done.

Black Tube Throw

This is perfect to drape over a bare couch to add more personality and warmth. I love black, it’s not dreary at all - pair it with some brightly-colored pillows, and you’ve got a nice looking sofa.

Mireve Mirror

Spice up your bathroom with this mirror, or prop this up on the floor in the study against a bare chair. Mirrors always makes the room bigger, and aside from its functional use you can also utilize it as a decoration idea.

Mirvi Mirror

Or if your design aesthetic is more light and airy, you can try out this mirror. The intertwined ropes really bring out a rustic feel. This would look good above other old pieces, or maybe a distressed white table out in the hallway.

Djimma Wood Stool

You can leave this stool alone as a decorative piece, but you can also use it as a stand for big vases with long-stemmed flowers. Or you can place your coffeetable books here and display it in the living room.

Whether it came from other parts of the world or from your favorite local store, it is important that you choose pieces that speak to you and that you can relate with. There is no use picking out furniture just because they’re a “must-have.” I’m a firm believer that these are friends that you’re choosing to stay over at your house. They must look and feel comfortable in your home in such a way that you can blend them in together with the other existing furniture.

Remember that your house is not a showroom, but a dwelling place for everything you love. Don’t be afraid to display pieces that are important to you. Guests who would come over will surely feel the connection and your personality if you design with awareness as well as love. Be unconventional if you like, but remember to be cozy, too. You are going to live in it, after all.

I’ve never been one for fancy bath mats, but looking at this collection makes me want to buy them all!

Parma Bath Mat, £66.56

Pansy-shaped and color-happy, this bold bath mat is not afraid to declare its presence in your bathroom. Measures 80cm in diameter, made of 100% cotton, available in 6 designs.

Jazel Bath Mat, £66.56

Add spice to stripes with these bath mats. Measures 90×60cm, and has matching bathrobes and towels if you so like.

Kyun Bath Mat, £104.00

At first you’ll think that this unique assembly of shapes resemble colorful bubbles, however, it is actually based on Missoni focus on cacti. Nevertheless, this mat is for the playful and young at heart. Also makes for great bedside rug. Absolutely kid-friendly.

Knut Bath Mat, £92.00

For those who crave comfort, sophistication and indulgence. Sink your feet into this soft and deep rug and enjoy the textures on your skin. Very luxurious, this can also be used in bedrooms and lounges.

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I’ve always been enamored of furniture that has the charms of vintage design, together with a country off-white color scheme and a bit of distressing. The following furniture on sale at The Cotswold Company provide a similar look and feel.

Storage and style are the prominent features here, as many provide lots of shelves and drawers without making it too cluttered. The wicker baskets are also quite attractive, and a great alternative to just building cabinet doors.

Wiltshire Dresser, £699.00 NOW ONLY £549.00!

This dresser is made from solid pine and has three shelves (two adjustable and one fixed). It has tongue-and-groove backs, and also has a cupboard with two doors. The whole body paint is soft cream, while the countertops are waxed. It measures 168×12738cm.

Farmhouse Ivory 6-Drawer Chest, £299.00 NOW ONLY £179.00!

I like ivory chest. The hand-woven rattan baskets are just wonderful and looks really rustic. It has a very refreshing look, and stands out from the warm finish. It can store anything from cutlery to towels to clothes, even toys or other things around the house. It measures 61×14838cm.

Milton Ash Classic Desk, £649.00 NOW ONLY £499.00!

This desk is great to be in any home office. Made with solid ash, the whole body is hand-built and hand-waxed. The carved details on the wood is great, too. What makes this desk really a must-buy is that it has already built-in compartments for your computer, from the CPU to the keyboard. It also has enough space for your other stuff, like stationery and filing drawers. This measures 75×144x64cm.

Wiltshire Wide 6-Shelf BookCase, £479.00 NOW ONLY £379.00!

This one is for the serious book lover. If you have a lot of books at home, then six shelves would be a great space for them. Made from solid pine, the shelves are fully adjustable and measures 198×96.5×30cm.

All furniture can be found at Cotswold. Receive 15% off everything at the Cotswold Company. Visit today to find more inspiration!

From Laura Ashley comes a plethora of lamp shades in various shapes and colors, which will delight you to no end. Match any one of these to the current color scheme of your room, or go for mute or contrasting hues if you like.

L to R: Double Pleat Fenn Shade in Duck Egg Blue, Ribbon Woven Shade in Cream, Carly Shade in Duck Egg Silk

L to R: Butterfly Embroidered Shade in Gold, Flower Scalloped Shade in Gold, Imogen Shade in Cream and Gold

L to R: Double Pleat Shade in Green, Malvern Shade in White and Teal, Mawson Poppy Print Shade in Green

L to R: Abigail Shade in Cranberry, Marciana Flocked Shade in Red and Cream, Lucille Shade in Cranberry

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Here are some stylish designer tea sets that might catch your fancy. From CoutureLab, these pieces can be part of a collection that you can display or utilize for everyday use. Put some flair to your tea habits with these beautifully designed cups and teapots.

‘Matematica’ Herbal Tea Cup (Fornasetti Collection), £115

This cup is made of porcelain and designed with mathematical terms and equations. It is part of the Fornasetti collection, and can be a great gift to people who love academics or tea or both! Bring out the serious thinker in you and let this tea cup accompany you on quiet meal times while reading a book or writing in your journal. This tea cup comes with a strainer and a lid. The designs are handmade printed.

Summer Porcelain Cup Set (ISI Collection), £166

These cute porcelain tea cups are great for tea parties or any ordinary get-together with friends and family. The designs are individual and unique, and can be any one’s pick. A nice surprise is that the inside of one of the cups is painted yellow, just because. Designed by Rosaria Rattin. Each work of art is hand-sculpted and hand-painted. Comes in a set of six.

English Tea Set (ISI Collection), £191

Another bold design from the lovely Rosaria Rattin. This English tea set has all the charms of old-world couture, and yet is fused with modern aesthetics through the beautiful monochrome color of the English rose. The metal finish at the edges also upgrades this set to a more sophisticated piece.

‘Tema e Variazioni’ Teapot (Fornasetti Collection), £338

Possibly my favorite piece, this is a really magnificent teapot from Italian artist Piero Fornasetti. It is said that the design was inspired by the image found in an old French magazine, and the timeless beauty of it ensures that this teapot is for keeps, and would be great to be part of a collection.

Find more products from CoutureLab today. CoutureLab is a great source for hip and stylish products that are great for the home and for the individual. Decorate your home at CoutureLab: : Bringing the essence of old-world couture to the modern day.

It’s no secret that I am quite enamored of gorgeous tables, having written about table settings. It’s always a great topic for me because I never run out of things to discover: having a wonderful mean at an equally wonderful table is really one of the best things in the world. In fact, I even talked about table runners, too.

So today, another decorating idea that came to mind is the use of very stylish tablecloths and table linens. These always brighten up the room, and are used by many as a great trick to hide an otherwise old and rickety (and sometimes even ugly!) table. On the other hand, tablecloths are also used by many restaurants because it cleans up easily, catches all the fallen food off of the plates, and saves the furniture from tarnish and early ruin. So whatever your reason is, whether it’s to cover up or to preserve, I guess we can all agree on the fact that they look great and can add to the ambiance.

So turn on the charm by covering the whole surface with these quirky designs. What’s even better - they’re on sale!

Tullgarn Noir, 70% off!

Tullgarn tablecloth 160 x 178cm + 4 napkins £67.50 70% off! Now only £20.25.
Tullgarn tablecloth 160 x 250cm + 6 napkins £83.00 70% off! Now only £24.90.
Tullgarn 4 napkins £19.50 70% off! Now only £5.85.

Giacosa Ocean, 50% off!

Giacosa ocean tablecloth 178 x 178cm +4 napkins £73.00 50% off! Now only £36.50.
Giacosa ocean tablecloth 178 x 250cm + 6 napkins £92.50 50% off! Now only £46.25.
Giacosa ocean 4 placemats £29.00 50% off! Now only £14.50.
Giacosa ocean 4 napkins £19.50 50% off! Now only £9.75.

Velutti, 50% off!

Giacosa ocean tablecloth 178 x 178cm +4 napkins £73.00 50% off! Now only £36.50.
Giacosa ocean tablecloth 178 x 250cm + 6 napkins £92.50 50% off! Now only £46.25.
Giacosa ocean 4 placemats £29.00 50% off! Now only £14.50.
Giacosa ocean 4 napkins £19.50 50% off! Now only £9.75.

Giacosa Chocolate and Pink, 50% off!

Giacosa Chocolate and Pink tablecloth 178 x 178cm +4 napkins £73.00 50% off! Now only £36.50.
Giacosa Chocolate and Pink tablecloth 178 x 250cm + 6 napkins £92.50 50% off! Now only £46.25.
Giacosa Chocolate and Pink 4 placemats £29.00 50% off! Now only £14.50.
Giacosa Chocolate and Pink 4 napkins £19.50 50% off! Now only £9.75.

Designers Guild - Tablelinen sale today. Don’t forget to visit!

Amara unveils their new collection for Spring, and I am just ecstatic looking at them! What caught my attention immediately are these beautiful throws. They are vibrant and colorful and very cheery, just what we need for these hard times. Brighten up your room with these wonderful fabrics and don’t be ashamed of color!

The Karlos Throws certainly aren’t afraid of bold lines, and they provide a nice contrast to the soft wool material:

(Sells for £174.00)

The Jala Throw displays a geometric design that is both edgy and kooky:

(Sells for £716.00)

Meanwhile, the Kiruna Throws are simply playful and experimental:

(Sells for £426.00)

Now with these luxurious fabrics, it makes you just want to buy them all, yes? Don’t fret, because here in this blog we are pleased to tell you that you can have a discount if you use the code below:

So visit Amara today and avail of this great sale!