Saturday, 22 October 2022

New Affordable Poster Designs in Time for Christmas from Neonimo

Driven by popular demand for the designs and cost-effective options, Neonimo has just released their Luxury Large Giclee Framed Print designs in the more affordable Poster format!

These days, folks are pending more time at home indoors than ever before and discovering that our homes are four walls of endless possibility. 

With the cost of living crisis upon us, locating cost-effective ways to freshen up our spaces is a popular topic. An easy way to achieve this is to switch out the prints in existing art frames to create a new vibe instantly without breaking the bank! 

Top tip: keep old prints crinkle-free by storing them in the same frame, behind the new print.

There are 

12 new Poster designs (36 designs in total)

Sassy, motivational, funny and highly quotable typographic posters

Great for neon-aesthetic enthusiasts

Sustainably made only when ordered, printed on FSC 160 gsm paper

Fade-resistant water-based inks in bright colours

Proudly UK designed and made

– Comes in 2 sizes: A4 (£14) and A3 (£15)

– Free UK delivery for orders over £30

– 10% off storewide with newsletter subscription

* Frame not included.

Neonimo's Sustainability Focus

Founder of  Neonimo, Namalee said "We have a vision to reduce landfill through responsible end-to-end production using sustainable practices and materials to make eco-friendly products.

"We operate a made to order (MTO) model: MTO means we only start making item(s) once an order is placed with us. As a result, we hold no stock, nor do we produce products beyond what's needed, thus helping to fight against creating unnecessary waste on our planet."

She went on to say: "We use very little water in our manufacturing process⁠. Plus we keep our shipping costs and carbon emissions as low as possible, as everything is made in one facility here in the UK.

"We use FSC certified materials⁠ and our Eco Wear Collection is made from 100% recycled fabrics. 

"And we cut waste even further by offering fabric remnants free of charge to local crafters and DIYers.  And you'll be able to learn more about our sustainability focus on our website.

"We are a small independent brand, where all our products are proudly designed by Namalee in her London Studio, and made in the UK by expert craftspeople."

https://neonimo.co.uk.

Namalee explained: "Hi, I'm Namalee, designer, creator and owner of Neonimo. I live in London with my partner and accident-prone rescue cat, PoPo, who looks a bit like a panda. PoPo is also my studio hand at Neonimo.

Neonimo is inspired by neon lights and my aim is to inject sass and colour into every day life with my prints, gifts and décor. I’ve lived in 3 of the 7 continents (Sri Lanka, NZ & Australia and now the UK) and was born in another (Nigeria), so it's safe to say that I also get inspiration from the world in general! 

"Especially, I love local sayings and phraseology, and idioms fascinate me. I like incorporating these in my designs and having fun with them. The neon-inspiration really brings them to life and gives them that wow factor.

"Our company's vision is to reduce landfill through responsible end-to-end production using sustainability-conscious materials and practices to give customers eco-friendly products to make purchase decisions that are better for the planet. 

"Come and check out Neonimo's collections and find out more about us and our sustainability-focused practices at neonimo.co.uk."

The company offers newly subscribed newsletter members a 10% discount off their first Neonimo order.

Celestial Christmas Jewellery Molly Brown London

You can add a little sparkle under your Christmas tree with this celestial jewellery collection. 

Delightfully inspired by enchanted starry Christmas nights, this wonderful jewellery collection will add a sparkle to any girls Christmas morning.

They have added Birthstone Pendants to their offering just in time for this Christmas, the perfect introduction to gemstones for girls.

Who is Molly Brown London?

Molly Brown London is a British brand that creates classic keepsake girls jewellery. Discover a definitive range of Christening gifts, new baby gifts, bridesmaid gifts as well as birthday gifts and Holy Communion gifts.

Molly Brown London is Keepsake jewellery at its very finest.

Molly Brown London was established in the UK in 2006 by Erica Illingworth in 2006. When it was launched it was declared to be ‘Tiffany for girls’ by VOGUE Magazine. 

Erica's vision? To create a brand that was based on the belief that a piece of jewellery presented to a girl at any age should represent good quality British luxury.

The collections are designed in London and attention to detail is central to Molly Brown London. 

The vital essence behind the collections is that the designs are simple and yet sophisticated and as all pieces are adjustable, they can be loved and worn forever. 

Only sterling silver and 18ct gold vermeil are used, with diamonds, freshwater pearls, coloured gemstones and birthstones adding precious detail.

A spokeswoman said: "This design excellence underpins Molly Brown London’s international success. 

"At our debut at the International Jewellery London show in 2007, the Jelly Bean design won the coveted Best New Product Award. At the UK Jewellery Awards 2009, Molly Brown London’s luxury gift wrap was described as “Some of the best in the industry” when the brand was finalist Jewellery Brand of the Year in 2008 and also in 2009."

Also, Molly Brown London offers a free Engraving Service for you to add that extra special personal touch yourself. "Jewellery is like no other gift, it holds our memories, a piece of Molly Brown jewellery is the perfect gift for a girl. A love of jewellery can be inspired at any age and hopefully indulged for a lifetime."

For stockist details visit https://www.mollybrownlondon.com.

Perfect Christmas gifts from Perfino

Are you seeking out the perfect Christmas gift? Can’t decide between perfume or jewellery? Then Perfino is the answer you're looking for, as it's both!

Perfino is an innovative natural scent jewellery brand with perfume and jewellery in perfect balanced harmony. 

Perfino combines expertly blended, 100% natural, pure essential oils with exquisite jewellery so the recipient can wear scent all day long without any nasty chemicals touching their skin. 

The solid recycled silver and 18ct gold vermeil, artisan designed pendant comes with six lava stones and 10ml of carefully blended natural essential oils, all of which are sourced from sustainable growers. One drop of oil on the stone in the pendant will give the wearer a delicate fragrance that can last for days. 

Each piece of Perfino jewellery is elegantly presented in its own luxurious gift box with a range of blends so you can easily find your favourite.

Perfino evolved from a deep respect for our world and a passion for natural scents. Everyone wants to smell great, but in a way that does right by our environment and the world, whilst also helping to sustain local artisans and farmers, and is clean and safe for us to use.

Perfino’s skilled artisan jewellery designers crafted a natural scent pendant made from 100% solid recycled silver. Inside the pendant sits a lava stone. 

The team behind Perfino has expertly, and exquisitely, blended pure essential oils to drop onto the stone so you can enjoy the scent all day long, creating your own personal wellbeing bubble. 

All Perfino’s oils are ethically and sustainably sourced from farms, fields and forests, by trusted farmers. 

Perfino believes that "less is more", that subtlety rules, that scent is for the benefit of the wearer not the room. 

Perfino is natural scent jewellery that is beautiful, functional and kinder.

Perfino is available from https://www.perfino.co.uk and prices start from £100 for a jewellery and scent set.

Perfino was founded by Kim Brookes. 



Enjoy a sustainable Christmas with Ivyline

You can purchase beautiful gift and home décor solutions created from eco-friendly materials from Ivyline.

Christmas shopping season is now coming up on us and many of us are keener than ever to source greener, eco-friendly sustainable gifts that can be treasured for many years to come by their recipients.

British supplier Ivyline has focused strongly on creating sustainable gift options in its new season's collections and offers many beautiful gift and home décor solutions created from eco-friendly materials like recycled glass, zinc, rattan, jute and seagrass. 

Ivyline products are widely stocked in home, gift and garden retail outlets around the UK and can also be purchased from the Ivyline website. And they make excellent Christmas gifts for the environmentally aware people in your life.

Stockist details: 024 7633 9180 https://ivylinegb.co.uk.

A doggone good Christmas gift for your dog from Ruff and Tumble

Introducing the very newest Limited Edition Drying Coat from Ruff and Tumble in dark Ebony with a lavish velvet trim in warm Chestnut. 

It'll make a luxurious winter style statement without the cliché of Christmas!

Dry wet dogs in understated elegance and for minimum effort. Natural cotton towelling in two layers wicks wet from fur faster than you can say 'Best Present Ever'.  

You can personalise it with your dog's name for an extra special Christmassy twist. Ruff and Tumble Drying Coats for dogs who love being dogs!

Sizes: XS-German Shepherd Dog for dogs weighing 5-50 kg. From £46.95 plus P&P. Use with matching Drying Mitts for legs and paws, £21.95 per pair. 

Double layered and nearly up to the elbow, Mitts used with a Drying Coat are the ultimate drying machine for your dog in this wettest and coldest of seasons. Their products are available online only.

A spokesperson said "At Ruff and Tumble we're very proud to be the market leaders in Dog Drying Coats. 

"Our high-quality, super-absorbent, double thickness soft cotton towelling doggy dressing gowns, with their unique, practical yet eminently stylish design, is what sets us apart from other brands.

"Everything we make at Ruff and Tumble is designed with dogs and their owners in mind. Our Dog Drying Coats, Drying Mitts, Bed Covers, Sofa Throws and Leads are the ultimate solution for managing wet dogs. 

"Our products are designed with care, and made from top quality cotton towelling, the Ruff and Tumble range is simply essential for dog owners everywhere.

For stockist details call 03332079960 or visit www.ruffandtumbledogcoats.com.

Get the party going with this gorgeous glassware from Naken.co.uk

Are you planning an intimate Christmas lunch, a joyous Boxing Day bash or a wonderful New Year's eve party? If so, online retailer Naken.co.uk has got you covered.

The luxury retailer’s collection of glassware and carafes will be absolutely ideal for festive entertaining. And will make nifty Christmas gifts, too.

The collection brings together champagne flutes, wine glasses and cocktail vessels, plus a selection of nifty carafes that not only serve a very important practical purpose but also look fantastic too!

Brendon Haxby, who is the co-founder of Naken.co.uk, said: “Christmas is synonymous with entertaining and after the last two years of Covid restrictions, it’s time for us to go all out and really put on a soiree.

“This collection of glasses and carafes are all handpicked to bring some serious style to your festive gatherings.”

Prices start at £18 and are available now from Naken.co.uk

Launched back in 2011, Naken.co.uk combines luxury homewares with top rate customer service to offer an online shopping experience like nothing else.

https://www.naken.co.uk



The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide from Spode

Give them a gift they will truly love and will treasure. For a Christmas gift for her and him, whether it be your partner, sibling, or friend, explore their wild side with our maximalist collections, Creatures of Curiosity and Zoological Gardens. Both featuring a blend of archive designs with a modern twist that are sure to send their heart fluttering.

With a choice of white and dark floral, snake, or leopard print, gift her a Creatures of Curiosity Teacup & Saucer, allowing her a much-deserved moment of bliss every day. Pair with the matching teapot and cream jug for the ultimate set-up. And for him, opt for a set of 4 Black Italian Espresso Cups to bring timeless style to their afternoon pick-me-ups.

Creatures of Curiosity Dark Teacup & Saucer – currently £28

Black Italian 4 Espresso Cups & Saucers – currently £83.50

Gifts for the host

With joyous celebrations nearing us, Spode have lots of treats for friends who love to gather loved ones around the dinner table. Find a cake stand and matching cake plates to elevate their afternoon tea game, including this mix and match 3-Tier Cake Stand from Morris & Co., or spoil them with new glassware. Our Christmas Tree Champagne Flutes are perfect for toasting the year gone by and for bringing in the new one, too.

Blue Italian 2-Tier Cake Stand – currently £41.65

Gifts for the home

Find gifts to suit trending interior styles:

Maximalism trend: Add a touch of colour to any occasion with the Zoological Gardens collection. Choose from a 12-piece dinner set, mix and match mugs in pink, green, and monochrome, or a stylish tea for one, and instantly elevate their space.

Zoological Gardens Tea For One – currently £60

New traditionalist trend: Give the ultimate gift with Blue Italian. Whether you’re adding to their existing collection with egg cups, a mug, or coffee cup, or starting a new love with a statement piece, as an icon of British pottery, any homeware enthusiast will be thrilled to pull some Spode blue and white china from their stocking.

Transitional trend: For those who love heritage design with a modern twist, a little something from Spode’s Morris & Co. collection will put you at the top of their gift list for years to come. A must-have for Morris & Co. fans, this set of 4 dessert plates come in mix and match heritage prints ready for the most delectable of tea parties.

Morris & Co. Set of 4 Dessert Plates – currently £35.24

Gifts for under £20

We all know a stationery-obsessed friend. Treat them to a Creatures of Curiosity notebook where they can note down dreams, gather memories, and everything in between. Pair with the matching laptop sleeve and travel mug and help them to create the dreamiest work-from-anywhere set-up.

Creatures of Curiosity Travel Mug – currently £15

https://www.spode.co.uk.


A beautiful Florence lamp is the ideal Christmas gift

This Christmas, the beautiful Florence lamp will make the ideal Christmas gift for the eco conscious homeworker to brighten up their desks.

The Florence table lamp is a totally new lamp designed and made exclusively by Irish family lighting brand, Copperfish.  

The lamp is a small, elegant table perfect for an office desk, a side table or even bedside locker. 

Made using salvaged, storm-fallen wood, in this case Irish Yew, the timber in the lamp is estimated to be a few hundred years old. 

The lamp is named after the original, mother of all Irish yew trees which is found in Florence Court, Co. Fermanagh.   

The copper tones and aged brass fittings in the lamp echo the warm tones in the solid wood base. The bulb is amber tinted with a hammered outline emitting a wonderful, atmospheric glow that's gentle on the eye.  The bulb is an energy efficient, eco-friendly LED with a projected lifespan of a decade.

Each lamp is unique, hand-made and the colour, grain and finish of the wood will, obviously, vary from lamp to lamp. 

All Copperfish lamps are made using time honoured skills and the finest materials in their own workshop in Rathnew, Co. Wicklow.   

This lamp is available to purchase online at www.copperfish.ie or can be seen in Copperfish’s showroom in Rathnew, Co. Wicklow. 

Not only are they crafted from salvaged or storm-fallen timber and packaged in sustainable cardboard packaging, this is obviously the perfect, unique, and practical gift for the environmentally conscious consumer.

 

The Christmas present that will really make a difference

Do you want a small stocking filler that really makes a massive difference?

How many times have you taken your drinks bottle with you either in a bulky bag and it's leaked or, carried it in your hand with your keys/phone/wallet put it down and then left it somewhere? (It's easily done!)

With the latest stretchy bottle bag from Bottlesoc, you can easily take your drink on the go. With a fully adjustable strap, you can wear it over your shoulder, arm or across your body. No more putting it down and forgetting about it, just refill and go.

*Fits bottles up to 500ml

*Helps stop the spread of surface contamination

*Fully adjustable cross-body strap

*Washable

*Made from recycled polyester

Exclusively created by leading British designer Clare Davis, Bottlesoc was initially created back in 2019 to keep track of the school water bottles. 

The company has since grown from making a few of these Bottlesocs for family members and friends to sourcing overseas and taking on fulfilment back in the UK. 

Clare, whose background is in design and illustration says, "The response has been amazing! So many people tell me what a good idea this is and how it has helped them to drink more water on the go. I now have to stop myself running up to people I see holding a water bottle to tell them about it too."

For stockist details call 0796936958 or visit www.bottlesoc.com.

Clare Davis is the founder of Bottlesoc, a reusable, stretchable bottle sleeve designed to protect drinks bottles from damage. The Bottlesoc fits most 500ml bottles and has an adjustable shoulder strap to let you carry your bottle on the go.

Friday, 21 October 2022

Step over to the National Trust for your Christmas decorations

You will be able to make your home nice and sparkly this Christmas with the National Trust's unique festive decorations.

There's everything you could possibly want from a Christmas wreath for your front door, to table toppers, LED Glass Bauble Decorations, a cute woollen Mouse Nativity Set, an LED Lights Robin Decoration, a Set of 3 Hanging Woodland Characters, a variety of folding paper Christmas trees of a different sizes, fill your own reusable Christmas crackers.

There's a cute Santa Bee Felt Christmas Decoration, a wonderfully funky Hanging Angel Mouse Tree Decoration, scented Christmas candles, a Wool Mix Mouse Top Tree Star and more besides.

There's also a range of fantastic Christmas gifts including foodie gifts, drinks and much more besides.

You'll be able to find out more at your nearest National Trust property shop (subject to local availability)  or via their online shop here https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk.