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Vintage Hovis tins from Pedlars back in stock

Published on 2009-03-31 00:36:00

They've been really popular and keep selling out, but Pedlars announced on friday that they've just had another, final shipment of original Hovis bread tins. The tins were taken from the Hovis factory around the 1960s and are now available to you vintage fans... > read more

Creative storage ideas from A Place For Everything + discount code

Published on 2009-03-30 06:48:26

Spring is here and that often means time to clean, sort and get to grips with the 'stuff' we tend to accumulate over the course of the year. If you're anything like me, throwing open the blinds to take advantage of the extra light illuminates the piles of paperwork, books and other things not really sorted out properly over the last few months.So begins the sifting and rehoming, shredding and tidying. The process reminds me that I'm not particularly creative with my storage... > read more

Pure silk floral print cushion 40% off at M&S

Published on 2008-12-08 05:01:47

Well the countdown to Christmas has really begun, and it's time to grab those credit crunch bargains as presents for friends and fmaily, or perhaps just a gift for yourself. This lovely pure silk cushion from Marks and Spencer was £25, but is currently discounted by 40% so is just £15 at the checkout, which is a really fab price for 100% silk. It's available in blue and in the honey colour shown here... > read more

Midcentury Modern show - Sun 16th nov 2008

Published on 2008-11-12 05:01:32

It's Midcentury.Modern time again! That means a glorious day spent noodling around some of the best of retro furniture and homeware. The show features mostly vintage pieces, but there are new items inspired by the period available too from a range of up-and-coming designers... > read more

Peacock wreath and ornaments at La Redoute

Published on 2008-10-27 02:35:00

I've been seeing a lot of bird, and particularly peacock-themed Christmas decorations this year - it seems our love affair with these glorious birds and their dazzling colours is nowhere near over. My favourites so far are these beautiful peacock tree decorations from La Redoute... > read more

Mid-season sale at Laura Ashley

Published on 2008-10-23 01:07:00

There are so many sale seasons these days that I feel like it's rare to see anything at full price (except the things you've been eyeing up for ages of course, those things never seem to get reduced). Laura Ashley's mid-season sale runs until 2nd November, with reductions of 20-50% on a range... > read more

Marks & Spencer 3 for 2 on Christmas gift wrap

Published on 2008-10-22 07:20:27

Marks Spencer have some pretty wrapping paper and tags for Christmas, and they're currently part of a 3 for 2 offer, so you can stock up early in anticipation of all those late nights sat up wrapping gifts (what? You mean you don't love that part?)... > read more

Blog Action Day 2008: RugMark working against illegal child labour

Published on 2008-10-14 19:36:00

Today Lovely Things is supporting Blog Action Day 2008 by writing about this year's chosen theme of poverty in the context of our homes and interiors focus. (If you're a blogger and would also like to get involved in Blog Action Day today, visit their site.) > read more

The holiday season & Christmas is coming...

Published on 2008-10-10 01:54:00

Well, Lovely Things readers have spoken! The results of our poll on when we should start writing about Christmas are in, and the winning option, with 40% of the vote is...October. So, get ready for a range of pieces on holiday season themes: baubles and tree decorations, wreaths, decorating and our famous gift guides (including last-minute gift ideas... > read more

Heal's warehouse sale - one day only

Published on 2008-10-09 01:11:00

Yes, Heal's is at it again with another warehouse sale with up to 70% off. It's one day only, and that day is this Saturday 11th October 2008. The lovely Suzy from Heal's has let us know that the sale will feature ex-display and damaged furniture with only small numbers of each item available. While we can't tell you exactly what they'll have, she's said the sale will include mattresses, beds four posters beds, upholstered chairs, sofas, sideboards and shelving units, dining room tables, dini [..] > read more