We've got tons of new imports arriving in
Home & Living, with more loads to come over the next few months – so,
I thought I'd start putting the spotlight on some of my favorite items from our
new shipments every Friday.
- First up is this adorable Little
Miss Sunshine Tin Tote. I grew up reading the Mr Men stories (I'm sure
lots of you did too), and this little lady always makes me smile! Perfect for
carrying lunch to school or hiding away special treasures, this tin tote is hot
pink and covered in cuteness! Am I too old to take my lunch in this to the
office?
- If you're a fan of Tim Burton and his ever popular masterpiece – Nightmare
Before Christmas, you'll love this accurate bust depiction of Jack
Skellington that doubles as a money bank. It's easy and affordable to add a
little spooky flair to your home or desk with this guy.
- There's nothing understated about The Muppets, and this
outrageoulsy charming Miss
Piggy Teapot – made from high quality ceramic and imported from the
USA – is definitely an item for those with taste leaning towards the quirky
side! I think Miss Piggy would look great paired with our Kermit
Cookie Jar for a kooky kitchen statement.
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With the cooler weather setting in, we've been thinking about how to stay
cozy over the winter months.
Our cute range of Hot Hugs
from Aroma Home
Aromatherapy are primarily designed for little ones, but with their
wonderful warmth and soothing scent they are really suitable for anyone who
loves something warm to snuggle up to in the cold.
Hot Hugs are made from high quality supersoft plush fabric and hold an easy
to remove natural wheat filled heat-able tummy insert. The tummy insert has been
infused with pure essential oils lavender and chamomile for their calming
properties. You simply need to remove the tummy insert and heat in the microwave
for a short time to be able to enjoy a lovely soft warm cuddle.
Available in 6 cuddly
animals, Hot Hugs will fly out the door this winter (if not before!) – so
grab yours today and stay snugly warm!
As working from home is so popular, I thought we should offer up a
little inspiration on creating your perfect workspace, whether that’s at home
or in the corporate jungle.
A little decor can go a long way in lightening up the mood in the
office – it’s always easier to find inspiration in a bold space
that’s a reflection of your individual style, not to mention far more
enjoyable to work this way. Especially for those of you who do work from home,
there really is no reason for your workstation to look sterile and office-y, or
carry a style that is too different to flow with the rest of the house. One of
the best advantages of a home based work place is that you can create a
surrounding that is as colourful and as cosy as you like, so be brave with your
decor and create an inviting and inspiring place to get down to work.
Here are a some of my fave décor picks (all available in Home & Living)
for sprucing up your workspace:
• The coveted Leitmotiv
Z Lamp – simple form and bold colouring – love it.
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With the amazing new ChillFactor™
Ice Cream Maker you can make your very own ice cream treats at home in
minutes – with no mess and no fuss!
The ChillFactor™ Ice Cream Maker works like this:
- Remove the lid from your ChillFactor Ice Cream Maker.
- Place the cone in your freezer for 4–6 hours (or until frozen).
- Ensure the liquid inside the walls of your ChillFactor Ice CreamMaker is
frozen before remvoving the cone from your freezer.
- Using the lid measure, mix your ingredients (cream and toppings such as
chocolate sauce or fruit pieces, a recipe guide is included) inside the lid
& pour into your ChillFactor. Only use ingredients that are chilled
(refrigerated) – using ingredients at room temperature will not give you the
best result.
- Screw the lid back onto the cone
- Shake for a few seconds to ensure all ingredients are mixed
- Remove the lid
- Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze!
In just minutes, you will have a delicious soft serve treat – for
thicker ice cream you just need to squeeze for a longer time.
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For the past several years the vintage look has been trending like
crazy – and this has seen a whole manner of heritage and retro themes adorn
fashion and home design pieces. I love the rustic woodland vibe in particular,
and it does seem that this year – no matter where you look, a touch of the
countryside is making its way indoors. Deer & Stags, Owls, Foxes, Cats,
Birds, and all manner of friendly critters are popping up all over new season
products, in a look that is retro, cosy, and perfect for the home!
The trend for Deer &
Stags is one of my faves for
2014, and we have some gorgeous pieces in stock that are perfect for adding a
touch of this adorable country look to your home;
- Our Deer Wall
Hook, would make a sweet yet functional focal point in any entryway for
hanging coats and such, or why not pop him in the kitchen to watch over your
aprons & oven mitts.
- For a quirky take on the serious stag, our Deer In Glasses
Cushion Covers from Cat Taylor
Design will make a fun and fashionable statement in any space you choose to
pop them in!
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We have five hoodies to give away to five lucky monkeys! To be in to
win, all you have to do is pre-order Thor: The Dark
World on DVD, Blu-ray or Blu-ray before the release date of
March 5th!
“Thor battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy
enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel's Thor and
Marvel's The Avengers, Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an
ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back
into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand,
Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will
reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save
us all.”
Available for pre-order on:
Thor
The Dark World DVD for only $29.99
Thor
The Dark World Blu-ray for only $39.99
Thor
The Dark World Blu-ray 3D for only $54.99
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The Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday that is
celebrated all over the world. The Day of the Dead is not in the least bit
morbid as the name would suggest, and it is believed that the celebratory
rituals performed – honouring family and friends that have passed on and
welcoming their return to earth – have been a part of Mexico’s Aztec
culture for more than 3000 years. The image most often associated with this
beautiful timeless ritual, is the skull, which the Aztecs viewed as a powerful
symbol of the circle of life – birth, death, and rebirth.
If you’re as fascinated as I am by Día de los Muertos, or simply skull
obsessed, you must check out these neat new Day of the Dead
skull goodies that have just landed in Home & Living.
- My favorite item from our new Day
of the Dead range is the Skull
Pot Plant – it'd look great on the kitchen bench filled with herbs, but
I think you'll find this spootakular 100% porcelain vase is bound to be a
conversation starter no matter what you decide to pop inside!
- These on-trend skull candles
would fit right in on any Día de los Muertos altar – but they'd look pretty
darn cool anywhere else too!
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How cheeky is Mr. P? Well
let's just say he's the type of guy who puts the “optional” in “pants
optional”, and looks pretty nonchalant about doing so. He's the star
attraction of our new Propaganda range (more
goodies to come soon!), and he'll make quite the statement in your home or
office when people catch an eyeful of him au naturel!
In a corporate world of look-a-like suits and buttoned-up conformity – our
office coffee mug is one of the few ways we get to express our personality. With
one of these quirky new Propaganda Mr P Mugs on your desk, you’ll be letting
the world know that under that stuffy corporate exterior there’s a wicked
witty dork just waiting to have some fun!
Given a smooth round finish on high quality white ceramic, these mugs are
perfect for coffee & tea drinkers who'll get a kick out of shocking their
colleagues! On the Mr P. Kiss
Mug, Mr P is puckering up to a lipstick mark “left” on the side of the
cup – while on the Mr. P Lick
Mug, Mr P is getting in for his share of the caffeine “dribbling” over
the side, and he's keeping dry under a shower of affection on the super cute Mr. P
Raining Hearts Mug.
And the Mr P. Kiss and Lick Mugs aren’t just a great sight gag that’ll
stop your co-workers in their tracks – they’re also a great way to make
sure people don’t steal your coffee cup. Think about it, at first glance both
mugs look as though they’ve already been used, so would-be mug muggers will go
for the next ‘clean’ mug they can see, leaving your piece of coffee couture
where it should be hehe ;-p
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Jon
Burgerman is an artist on a mission to make the world a far more colourful,
quirky sort of place, his works are cartoonish and monstrous, colorful and
enigmatic, all at the same time. Included amongst the many projects he has
worked on are toys, clothing, exhibitions, murals, DIY doodle products, and
collaborations with big brands such as Kidrobot, Pepsi
and Ripcurl.
We've just landed these uber cool Burger DIY colour in
wallpapers – adorned with the distinctive illustrative scrawls of the
renowned mixed-media doodlemeitser.
You can colour in Jon's artwork (which is printed on thick heavyweight
wallpaper) using marker pens, felt tips or paint. The cheerier Burger
Doodles print would be perfect for adding a super playful touch to a
child's bedroom or playroom, and the slighty spookier Burger
Mash design would be a great addition to any quirky living space!
Get doodling and add a splash of could to your life with Burger today!
We've just received a long awaited shipment of the ingenious Aerobie
AeroPress coffee maker – all the way from the UK!
The AeroPress is a manually operated coffee maker, that is capable of
producing barista standard cups of filter coffee and espresso – in less time
than it takes to say ‘I'll have a frappacino with sprinkles please’ ;-p
Water and coffee grounds are mixed together for ten seconds, then gentle air
pressure pushes the mix through a micro-filter in 20 seconds – this total
brewing time of only 30 seconds results in an exceptionally smooth yet robust
flavor. Countless independent reviewers, and coffee connoisseurs alike agree
that the Aerobie
AeroPress delivers the smoothest, richest, purest and fastest cup of coffee
that you'll ever likely find!
There are several reasons why AeroPress
coffee tastes so good:
- Total immersion of the grounds in the water results in rapid yet robust
extraction of flavor.
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