Features: Fabulous finds

Felt Embroidered Gypsy Floor Cushions from Graham & Green

Felt Embroidered Gypsy Floor Cushions, £89, from Graham & Green

Add some folky style to your living room with these Felt Embroidered Gypsy Floor Cushions from Graham & Green. £89

I don’t know about you, but one of my major interiors problems is not having enough seating.

It’s a toss up between not letting furniture dominate my rooms but then having nowhere to seat guests when hoards of people descend.

These Felt Embroidered Gypsy Cushions from Graham & Green offer the perfect solution.

Comfy enough to encourage your guests to take a seat on the floor, they’ll also brighten up even the most neutral of interiors.

Retro Enamel Bowls from Primrose & Plum

Retro Enamel Bowls, £15 for a set of three, from Primrose & Plum

Get baking with these Retro Enamel Bowls from Primrose & Plum. £15 for a set of three

One of my new favourite pastimes is baking. Yes, yes I know I’m a little late to the party but there’s nothing more therapeutic than having the radio on while baking a batch of brownies on a Sunday morning.

It must be my age as nowadays the flat is full of the delicious smell of cooking chocolate at the same time I used to be coming in through the door from a night out.

Given my recent obsession with baked goods, I have also naturally become obsessed with baking equipment which is why I love these Retro Enamel Bowls from Primrose & Plum.

They come in a set of three and are perfect for mixing everything from cake batter to meringues so you can create goodies until your heart’s content.

What’s more they’re stackable so you don’t need to worry about them taking up precious cupboard space.

Dot Bed Linen from ALSO Home

Dot Bed Linen, from £10, from ALSO Home

Create a stylish children's room with this Dot Bed Linen from ALSO Home. From £10

A common complaint I get from friends with children is that they can’t find nice bed linen for their little ones’ rooms.

It’s either too cutesy or too dominated by characters from the latest big cartoon hit.

If you’re having the same problem then I may have just found the solution.

This Dot Bed Linen from ALSO Home is made from 100% cotton meaning there’s no nasties to irritate delicate skin and has a sweet multicoloured dot design.

Perfect for girls and boys alike, this bed linen will create a stylish children’s room and please the parents too.

Dot Bed Linen, from £10, from ALSO Home

GrayPants Bell Recycled Cardboard Handmade Ceiling Light from Rockett St George

GrayPants Bell Recycled Cardboard Handmade Ceiling Light, £249, from Rockett St George

Add some eco chic with this GrayPants Bell Recycled Cardboard Handmade Ceiling Light from Rockett St George. £249

Not so long ago being eco friendly in the home while creating a chic interior just didn’t go hand in hand.

Thankfully that’s changed as this GrayPants Bell Recycled Cardboard Handmade Ceiling Light proves.

At first glance, you assume these super cool lights are made from glass given a tortoiseshell effect but they’re actually hand crafted from recycled cardboard.

These sculptural beauties will look fab when hung in a row across a dining room or as a singular pendant in a hallway.

Wherever you use them you can rest assured you’ll be doing your bit for the environment.

Water Bobble Filter Jug in Blue from Oliver Bonas

Water Bobble Filter Jug in Blue, £29.66, from Oliver Bonas

Add some eco chic to your dining table with this Water Bobble Filter Jug in Blue from Oliver Bonas. £29.66

While water filter jugs are great, after all who wants to spend hundreds of pounds on fancy bottled water, they’ve not traditionally been the most attractive of products.

However, I’ve come across this rather cool Water Bobble Filter Jug from Oliver Bonas.

Available in blue or red, the clever bobble filters your water removing all those nasties to leave you with a jug full of clean, fresh water.

And as well as being clever, it’s rather stylish too which means it wouldn’t look out of place in the dining room.

Time to stop buying bottled water? We think so.

C-60 Cushion – Multi from Mini Moderns

C-60 Cushion, £35, from Mini Moderns

Mix things up a little with the C-60 Cushion from Mini Moderns, £35.

Whilst there are many things I remember fondly from the 1980s – The Young Ones, my oversized hair, Simon Le Bon; there are also many I am glad to see the back of – Roland Rat, my oversized shoulder pads, the Birdie song.

The C-60 Cushion from Mini Moderns brings back one of my favourite 80s memories – the mixtapes my friends and I used to take great care to produce.

Decorated with hand-drawn cassettes, it is a fun way to add a bit of 80s nostalgia to your living room.

Also available in black and gold.

Heart Tea Light Holder from Graham & Green

Heart Tea Light Holder, £4.95, from Graham & Green

Give your mantelpiece a warm glow with the Heart Tea Light Holder from Graham & Green, £4.95.

I love the look of candlelight and the feel it gives to a room. And I have to admit that I have more candles, tea light holders, votives – as well as a candelabra – than anyone could possibly need dotted around my home.

The Heart Tea Light Holder from Graham & Green, however, is just so pretty (and at only £4.95 an absolute bargain) that I simply cannot resist adding yet another to my collection.

Teddy Chair from Interior Addict

Teddy Chair, £449, from Interior Addict

Add some Scandi style to your home with this Teddy Chair from Interior Addict. £449

As regular readers will know, I am utterly obsessed with chairs and this latest model from Interior Addict has really tickled my fancy.

As well as its super cute name, which implies it would hug you on miserable days, I adore the vibrant blue upholstery.

With a definite nod to retro Scandinavian design, this chair is also available in a variety of fabrics and a choice of two leg colours which means this is sure to become a firm favourite whatever your colour scheme.

Teapot Tiny Hearts from Summerill & Bishop

Teapot Tiny Hearts, £89.50, from Summerill & Bishop

Make the perfect cuppa with the Teapot Tiny Hearts from Summerill & Bishop, £89.50.

Much as I love an enlivening espresso or a comforting hot chocolate, I am a tea girl at heart. And whilst, for a quick brew, it may be easier to pop a teabag in a mug, if you want a proper cup of tea you need a proper teapot.

I love the Teapot Tiny Hearts from Summerill & Bishop. It has a very cute design, in white and blue with little contrasting hearts, yet at 3 litres can manage 12 cups of your favourite blend.

Happy Cats Coir Doormat from Fields of Blue

Happy Cats Coir Doormat, £22.95, from Fields of Blue

Welcome your visitors with the purrfect Happy Cats Coir Doormat from Fields of Blue, £22.95.

You tend to find that people are either dog lovers or cat lovers.

Whilst I very much fall into the latter category, choosing to share my home with a couple of feline friends, I tend to steer clear of furnishings featuring cats.

However, I love the Happy Cats Coir Doormat from Fields of Blue, which makes a fun change, and the smiling cats never fail to make me smile too.

Trolley Fruit Basket from Dwell

Trolley Fruit Basket, £29.99, from Dwell

Add a quirky touch to getting your five-a-day with this Trolley Fruit Basket from Dwell. £29.95

We all know we should be getting our 5-a-day but how do you make munching those apples, pears, oranges et al a little more exciting?

Well, the answer comes in the shape of this Trolley Fruit Basket from Dwell.

An exact miniature version of a supermarket shopping trolley, it’s perfect for displaying your fruit and giving your kitchen a quirky twist.

Moustache Corkscrew from Liberty

Moustache Corkscrew, £10.94, from Liberty

Add a touch of fun to your wine drinking with this Moustache Corkscrew from Liberty. £10.94

While this dreary weather may make picnics seems a long way off, they are one of my favourite summer pastimes – once the sun makes an appearance that is.

And while I know most wine bottles come with a screw cap, there are still some usually the traditional cork and there’s nothing more annoying then sitting down in a field to have lunch and realising you’ve forgotten the corkscrew.

Which is why I love this humorous Moustache Corkscrew from Liberty.

As well as adding a touch of quirkiness to your picnic, it’s compact enough to keep in your picnic hamper all year round meaning you’ll never be caught out again.

Umbra Illuzine Magazine Rack from Red Candy

Umbra Illuzine Magazine Rack, £25, from Red Candy

Keep your magazines tidy with the clever Umbra Illuzine Magazine Rack from Red Candy, £25.

I have a confession to make – I am addicted to home interiors magazines. Whether drooling over the latest kitchen designs, checking out fab new gadgets or just nosing around other people’s houses, I simply can’t resist.

The Umbra Illuzine Magazine Rack from Red Candy offers a perfect way to display them in style. It is a wall-mounted unit in powder-coated steel and can hold 12 magazines, appearing to float on air.

It does an excellent job of keeping your home looking every bit as stylish as those in the magazines.

Set of 3 Marmite Cake Tins by ECP Design from Pelican Pear

Set of 3 Marmite Cake Tins, £22, ECP Design from Pelican Pear

You’ll love this Set of 3 Marmite Cake Tins by ECP Design from Pelican Pear, £22.

Marmite – they say you either love it or hate it. I have to admit that I’m no fan, but I’m a huge fan of this funky Set of 3 Marmite Cake Tins by ECP Design from Pelican Pear. Nesting inside each other, they are decorated in a retro, pop art Marmite design, in cool shades of pink, blue and green.

Perfect for storing whichever tasty treats you do love.

Angel Wings from Primrose & Plum

Angel Wings, £250, from Primrose & Plum

Add a celestial feel to your interior with these Angel Wings from Primrose & Plum. £250

When I came across these Angel Wings from Primrose & Plum, I fell in love with them immediately.

Which is why I simply had to share them with you.

Made from intricately crafted resin, they have a distressed metallic finish to give them a vintage feel.

The perfect alternative to a print or canvas, they’ll pep up a plain wall in next to no time or you could try using a pair of them as an unusual headboard.

Loopy-Lu lampshade from Loopy-Lu

Loopy-Lu lampshade, £30, from Loopy-Lu

Ring the changes with this colourful Loopy-Lu lampshade from Loopy-Lu, £30

This summer, coloured rings will be all about the Olympics, however, as I (like many others) am more interested in home design than in sporting endeavour, I am currently loving this Loopy-Lu lampshade from Loopy-Lu.

In a choice of eight fab and funky colours including yellow and pink as well as this neon bright green, the Loopy-Lu lampshade is made up of brightly coloured polypropylene rings and is a definite style winner.

Portable Pens Pots from Great Little Trading Company

Portable Pen Pots, £19, from Great Little Trading Company

Make craft time a little less messy with these Portable Pen Pots from Great Little Trading Company. £19

If you have little ones then you’re probably used to them being on holiday more than they’re at school.

And with May half term just around the corner and the wet weather showing no sign of ending, then you can guarantee you’ll have bored children on your hands.

Drawing and painting is an excellent way to keep the little ones entertained but if you’re struggling to keep your pens, pencils and paintbrushes in check than we have the perfect thing.

These Portable Pen Pots have four generous compartments and a handy carry handle to stash away all your crafting materials and make lost pen lids a thing of the past.

Before you know it you’ll have a little Rothko or Pollock on your hands.

Mummy and Daddy Rules Gift Cushions from Graham & Green

Mummy and Daddy Rules Gift Cushions, £45, from Graham & Green

Lay down the law early on with these fun Mummy and Daddy Rules Gift Cushions from Graham & Green. £45

That new sofa is going to have to wait as it seems I’m spending all my money on new baby presents at the moment.

Yes, that’s right, it seems my friends are all doing their best to increase the world population, with three new arrivals in March alone.

I’m delighted of course but shopping for babies becomes a little repetitive and there’s only so many times you can coo over a babygrow.

However, it looks like I’ll be reaching for my purse yet again but this time it’s something for the proud parents.

These Mummy and Daddy Cushions from Graham & Green are the perfect gift for new parents and will make the little ones sure of who rules the roost. Having said that, I’m pretty sure that when the screaming starts, it’s the other way round!

Junior Living Wall Hung Desk from Found Home Store

Junior Living Wall Hung Desk, £349, from Found Home Store

Make homework fun with the stylish yet space-saving Junior Living Wall Hung Desk from Found Home Store. £349

When I was at school I hated having to do homework. I could usually be found doing it in the morning on the bus to school.

With the brilliantly designed Junior Living Wall Hung Desk from Found Home Store, however, homework time is no longer to be put off as long as possible.

The stylish, yet space-saving, wall unit has separate sections for books, pens, papers, etc., and the writing desk can be lifted up and secured in place to keep any mess hidden away. Perfect for untidy kiddies and, given that it works equally well as an small office space, untidy grown-ups.

John Hanley Tartan Merino Wool Blanket from Liberty

John Hanley Tartan Merino Wool Blanket, £140, from Liberty

Keep cosy on spring evenings with this John Hanley Tartan Merino Wool Blanket from Liberty. £140

With the weather we’ve been having lately, spring, let alone summer, seems a fair way off.

While it’s not been exactly warm in the day, I personally think the evenings have been chillier than usual. Rather than getting my winter blankets out of storage, I’m opting for this luxurious John Hanley Tartan Wool Blanket from Liberty.

Made from a comforting mixture of cashmere and merino wool, I love the pretty on-trend ice cream colours.

Perfect for snuggling up on the sofa with, this blanket is sure to see you through those less than warm spring nights.