A new range of accessories for the home has been introduced by Peacock Blue, some of which would also make ideal gifts.

The vintage style Silvered Candlesticks in our picture, are made from glass and have an antique silvered finish. They are available in two sizes: H20cm priced at £15 or H27.5cm at £26.

The Posy Cushions have an antique inspired print. These linen scatter cushions are woven in a linen mill in Scotland and printed in England, so are a real British product. Available in Old Blue, Ivory and Duck Egg with a natural coloured reverse.
The cushions measure 45 x 45cm and are priced £45 each.

The collection of luxurious velvet Ribbons are wrapped around an old fashioned wooden bobbin. They are great for gift wrapping, sewing projects or just as decorative accessories.
The ribbons are available in: brown, blue/turquoise, natural/grey, violet/pink and green.
Available in two sizes: W5mm x L20m (£18) and W10mm x L10m (£20).

To view the entire new Peacock Blue accessories collection, please visit the website
Tel: (08450) 17 55 66

The Orrefors by Karl Lagerfeld collection - his first ever line of crystal, designed for the Swedish glass designer, will launch exclusively in Harrods on 15 September 2011, followed by Selfridges as well as independent retailers on 15 October 2011.

Knowing the artistic excellence of Orrefors to be comparable with the world of high fashion, Karl Lagerfeld designed a collection in his own image:

• Clean-lined, subtle and functional. The first members of the Lagerfeld crystal family are champagne flutes and coupes and wine, water and liqueur glasses.

• Transparent, black or milky white, sometimes engraved with the KL monogram, the series typifies the Karl Lagerfeld ethos of ultra-strict lines.

• And in the spirit of the designer’s well-known practicality, the series also includes monogrammed coasters, to prevent any trace of an errant drop on an immaculate tablecloth.

• Based on the same principle, the collection also features a large round bowl, a rectangular vase and a cylindrical vase, each poised on four crystal globes on transparent platforms.

• With its simple colour scale, its purity of lines and shapes, the flow of the material and the refinement of the details, each crystal contour of the Karl Lagerfeld series reflects timeless elegance.

The Karl Lagerfeld collection of Orrefors crystal will also be available in gift boxes containing pairs of monogrammed champagne flutes and separately sold boxes of engraved coasters to place under them.Prices for the Orrefors by Karl Lagerfeld collection range from £65 to £1,000.

The Orrefors glassworks has been a Swedish institution for over a century, carrying on the age-old tradition of hand-blown glass shaped by master artisans.

With its exquisite engravings, streamlined forms and colours ranging from delicate to rich, the Orrefors brand is one of the great symbols of Swedish design and luxury. It is a world-wide brand, gracing the finest tables such as the Swedish Royal Palace.

To View the exquisite Orrefors by Karl Lagerfeld collection, please visit the website.

Treat mum to a gift that lasts with one of Emma Bridgewater’s beautiful iconic designs. Offering a fabulous choice of products from textiles to personalised pottery, prices start at just £10.

For example:

Scattered flowers tea towel £10.

A brand new design for 2011, this pretty mug is decorated inside and out and captioned ‘A Big Thankyou For Mum’ £17.95.

Give flowers that will last forever with this pretty new Flowers Espresso cup & saucer £15.95. Pictured here.

Polka Hearts ‘Best Mum’ mug £17.95.

Buy the perfect personalised gift with a Pink Hearts Teapot just for Mum. Available in a choice of designs, the four cup teapot costs £50 + £1 per letter.

And much much more……….

About Emma Bridgewater.
Emma Bridgewater Ltd is a British company owned and run by Emma (née Bridgewater) and Matthew Rice. The core of the business is pottery, which is made with loving care in much the same way as it would have been in Victorian times when the factory was built.

The company was born in 1985, when Emma was looking for a birthday present for her mother. She wanted to buy a cup and saucer, but in the shops she couldn’t find anything that she liked; the choices seemed to be either bewilderingly formal bone china with stiff silver or gold patterns, or clunky earthenware.

She liked some of the colourful Italian designs that she saw, but being made of terracotta they would crack or chip in the dishwasher. It was one of those “kerching!” moments - here was the opportunity she had been looking for; the pottery she sought for her mum was what every cosy kitchen needed. So she set out to design it herself.

To view Emma Bridgewater’s wide selection of designer pottery and giftware, please visit the website.

Tel: 0844 243 9266

Maxwell & Williams has launched a fabulous collection of colourful, practical home-wares for Spring 2011.

Sprinkles in our picture, is the latest range of table and serve-ware. Delicately patterned with white polka dots; made from stoneware and comes in three colour-ways aqua/blue, lime/green, and pink/lilac.

The range comprises three sizes of plate, four sizes of bowls, three sizes of jugs, a teapot, mugs, cup & saucer, salt & pepper, butter dish, and two sizes of rectangular trays. It is oven, microwave, dishwasher, and fridge safe. Prices start at £4.50 for a cup & saucer.

Bamboozled is a new range of kitchen/dining accessories made from Bamboo -  One of the fastest growing plants on the planet and therefore an enduring natural resource.

Bamboo is naturally bacteria resistant and does not retain strong odours, making it the ideal material for food preparation.

Aptly named Bamboozled, the range includes chopping boards, rolling pin, salad bowl, salad servers, serving spoons, and a chef’s trolley. Prices start at £3 for salad tongs.

SharpAZ is a new collection of hand held and upright graters, made from the highest quality 18/10 stainless steel, with non-slip, soft touch handles.

The range has been created using photo-etched blade technology, which provides precision sharp results.

The hand held graters available include; fine, medium, and course ribbon graters, a large shaver, and long kitchen rasps, whilst the upright graters available are two sided, four sided, and hexagonal, these have non-slip bases for safety and stability. Prices start at £15 for a Ribbon Grater.

To view all of Maxwell & William’s new homewares collection and a list of stockists, please visit the website.

Tel: 020 8200 5100

Peter Layton’s Romantic Glass Designs for Valentine’s Day:

What could make a more personal Valentine’s present than a unique heart-shaped work of art, created by one of Europe’s most respected craftsmen?

Peter Layton is Europe’s pre-eminent glass designer and his trademark use of rich colours, particularly reds.

His passion for working with hot glass and his skill at creating sculptural forms, make his designs the perfect way to leave your loved one in no doubt about your feelings.

Although his finest pieces are in museums all over the world, Peter’s work is still astonishingly affordable – smaller pieces can cost as little as £40.

Apart his own work, his London Glassblowing Studio and Gallery in Bermondsey, is a treasure trove of beautiful design pieces made by several other leading glassblowers who also create their work there, so there is always a great choice of different styles.

A special Valentine’s exhibition, with all pieces for sale, will be hosted at London Glassblowing from 31st January to 14th February at 62-66 Bermondsey Street. Each design is unique, signed and totally personal.

London Glassblowing Studio and Gallery
62-66 Bermondsey Street, London Bridge, SE1 3UD.
Opening hours: 10am - 6pm Mondays to Saturdays.

About.
Peter Layton –produces individual pieces of decorative glass in sculptural and functional forms. The work is free blown, permitting a greater degree of involvement and attention to detail than is possible on standardised production and ensuring the individuality of each piece. It is the studio’s philosophy that each object should be unique and signed by the artist.

Peter Layton’s London Glassblowing Studio, is a hot glass studio focused on the creation and display of contemporary glass art. The studio has a reputation as one of Europe’s leading glassmaking workshops, with a particular flair for the use of colour, form and texture.

Visitors to The London Glassblowing Studio, can experience the heat and magic of the ancient craft of glassmaking, while watching a gather of molten glass evolve into something of value and beauty.

For further information and to view Peter Layton’s spectacular Valentine’s glass designs, please visit the website.

Tel: (020) 7403 2800

Everyone loves a great party, and there’s no better reason to celebrate than the coming of a new year!

IKEA are offering a huge range of products to really get your party going:

Take the NYSNÖ range for example. It includes cocktail shakers, ice buckets and more. It’s only available in-store until the end of Decemeber, so make sure you are prepared early!

• NYSNÖ range: champagne glass, 2-pack, £2.99; glasses, 6-pack, £3.99. Glasses Eating/Drinking December.

• NYSNÖ range: 2-piece bar set, £8.99; ice bucket with tongs, £13.99; wine/ champagne cooler, £9.99.

No New Year’s party is complete without a tipple. IKEA stock a wide selection of glasses and jugs, from which to serve your original and tasty cocktails, home made beers or full-bodied wines. From beer glasses to snaps glasses, you’ll be sure to find something to toast the new year in with style…

Pictured here is the MJÖD range: beer glass with stem, 35cl, 6-pack, £4.99; beer tankard, 99p; beer glass, 55cl, 6-pack, £3.99.

Other glassware includes:

• VÄNLIG jug, 1L, £1.79; LEENDE carafe, 1.2L, £5.59.

• PS BJUDE carafe, 1.3L, £5.99.

• HERDLIG white wine glass, 99p; NÄRHET red wine glass, £1.99; SKIR wine glass, 2-pack, £7.99; SKIR cocktail glass, 2-pack £7.99; SVALKA champagne glass, 6-pack, £1.99.

• DIOD glass (top), 25cl, £1.99/each; GODIS MIX glass, 20cl, 6-pack, £4.99.

• IKEA PS SKOGSSTJÄRNA snaps/shot glass, set of 3, £5.99.

To view the full range of IKEA Festive Tableware, please visit the website.

There is something about the ceramics, textiles, glasses and decorations created by Susie Watson Designs that fill a family Christmas with the magic that normally belongs to childhood memories.

Maybe it’s the festive colours and traditional designs, or just because every tablecloth, napkin, candlestick and jug is made by hand. Perhaps it’s just that Susie Watson Designs look their best when they are all mixed up together.

A real family Christmas has so many different ingredients, that it has a life of its own – there is no secret formula.

Maybe that’s why mixing your favourite Susie Watson Designs, with some of the more Christmassy patterns automatically make the big day come alive.

The products featured in our picture are:

• Multi Star Candlestick, £27.50 Christmas Ceramics, from £13, Christmas Decorations, from £3.

• Christmas Red Stripe Candles £15 (box of 6).

• Wine Glass - Plain (set of 4) £30.

When you are laying the table, get the children to help you choose which designs to put together. With no need for things to match, an individual bowl or mug makes a perfect Christmas present – and better still it can be used immediately on Christmas day.

Susie Watson makes beautiful handmade products for the home; they have a simple philosophy – that the things we use every day should bring us pleasure.

To view more of the delightful Susie Watson Designs, please visit the website.

Tel: (020) 7228 0787

New for 2010, Villeroy & Boch has launched ‘Cera’, a contemporary casual dining collection that is both visually appealing and functional.

Taking inspiration from their iconic Flow collection, Cera features innovative square, rectangular and circular shapes with eye-catching curves.

Available in classic white china and clear glass; materials and shapes can be combined together to create a stylish layered effect.

The minimalistic plates are ideal for presenting dishes with a touch of culinary flair, on a wide range of sizes and depths.

Cera is available from Winter 2010. Priced from £8.50.

For further information about Villeroy & Boch’s new Cera tableware Collection, please visit the website.

Tel: (020) 8875 6060

David Redman London has released a range of beautifully designed Christmas gifts to treasure.

Designed by David Redman himself, these luxury items have been crafted by world class silversmiths, glass engravers, and artists.

Each piece is a work of art, and presented in a luxury gift box:

Pictured here is the Redman Emerald Cocktail Shaker, Martini Jug, and Martini Glass.

Inspired by Tanquery10, the shaker and jug are made from beautiful cased emerald crystal and cut to emulate the shape of the Tanquery 10 bottle

The tops are in hallmarked English sterling silver. Both vessels have a 1 litre capacity and retail at £775 each.

The Martini glass has an unusual angular base. Available to purchase in pairs, they retail at £195 (per pair).

Redman Automobile Decanter; Made from black cased crystal, blown in a tyre shape and cut to emulate the tread.

This stunning decanter is finished with a solid silver steering wheel stopper, collar, and wheel centre. It measures 20 x 16cms and retails at £1250.

Redman Amethyst Diamond Cut Vase, a striking piece made from Amethyst cased crystal deeply cut in a diamond shaped pattern. It measures H35 x D20 cms and retails at £575.

Redman Fragrance Bottle. This elegant design is the latest to be added to the collection. It combines beautiful clear crystal with a deep Amethyst interior finished with a sterling silver collar. It retails at £250.

The David Redman website is currently under development.

Meantime for all enquiries about his products and services, please contact:

Tel: +44 (0)1273 622560 or email info@davidredman.com.

There is something about the ceramics, textiles, glasses and decorations created by Susie Watson Designs that fill a family Christmas with the magic that normally belongs to childhood memories.

Maybe it’s the festive colours and traditional designs, or just because every tablecloth, napkin, candlestick and jug is made by hand.

Perhaps it’s just that Susie Watson Designs look their best when they are all mixed up together.

A real family Christmas has so many different ingredients, that it has a life of its own – there is no secret formula. Maybe that’s why mixing your favourite Susie Watson Designs with some of the more Christmassy patterns, automatically make the big day come alive:

• When you are laying the table, get the children to help you choose which designs to put together.
• With no need for things to match, an individual bowl or mug makes a perfect Christmas present – and better still it can be used immediately on Christmas day.
• Featured here are the Multi Star Candlestick, £27.50 Christmas Ceramics, from £13, Christmas Decorations, from £3.

About.
Susie Watson Designs is a small but growing, making beautiful handmade products for the home. It has a simple philosophy – that the things we use every day should bring us pleasure.

Susie Watson founded the company in 2004. Championing traditional craftsmanship, the company creates handmade products without making any compromises. Every piece ends up looking exactly as Susie envisaged – regardless of how difficult or time-consuming that may be.

Each piece of Susie Watson’s handmade pottery looks beautiful on its own – but will also mix beautiful with all the other designs. The different patterns and colours were designed to mix and match to create a glorious patchwork of pottery and the table linen has been dyed to pick up the colours.
Everyone can create their own look by combining different patterns and colours.

To view many more charming Susie Watson Christmassy designs, please visit the website.

Tel: (020) 7228 9955 for stockists.