TrendLife Interiors

The gun bedside lamp from Areaz would be perfect for a bachelor pad or a teenage boys room.

Get it online now from www.areaz.co.uk

Gun Lamp, £784.00 available from www.areaz.co.uk 

Made from the finest porcelain, the Ombrages design features black and white graphic florals offset with a silver silhouette, which are complimented by golden yellow accent pieces which add an uplifting pop of fresh colour to the service. 

The contemporary designs are offered across a wide range of stylish serveware, including breakfast coupes, bread and butter plates, candy dishes, buffet plates, milk pots and soup tureens, each with their own unique colourway which can be mixed and matched to suit your personal style. 

The quirkier pieces can be used to compliment a plain everyday service to offer an instant lift, while the range as a whole would work beautifully as a wedding gift or for a chic spring time dinner party. 

Raynaud Ombrages Tea Cup And Saucer Set Yellow, £61.00

Raynaud Ombrages Buffet Plate Black 32cm, £72.00

Raynaud Ombrages Candy Dish Yellow, £65.00

All available from www.wineware.co.uk

The pressure to deliver gourmet meals can be high but no matter what kind of cook you are, John Lewis provides all the implements you need to score a perfect ten.

Preparation, Preparation, Preparation

The first thing every decent chef needs is a good set of basics. From a trusty can opener to a sturdy spatula, the John Lewis soft grip utensils are part of nearly fifty items to make life easier in the kitchen. Each individually-designed piece has a soft-grip ergonomically-designed handle.

Whether you are pairing, chopping, dicing or carving, the Lion Sabatier knife range will meet all your slicing needs. Each knife is fully forged and triple-riveted, giving increased strength and durability. The knives are perfectly balanced to give optimum comfort.

Take a leaf from the French and deliver meals straight from the oven to the table effortlessly. The Le Creuset Bean Pot makes one-pot cooking a breeze. Stew, braise or simmer and then serve to the table with no fuss. Part of the Le Creuset Cast iron range.

Presentation

Setting the table doesn’t need to be an arduous task, John Lewis has a wealth of inspiration to set the scene for an unforgettable dinner party.  

After Party

Finish the evening in style with the Andrew Martin espresso set. New and exclusive to John Lewis, the set is available in two delicious designs: Regatta stripe and the classic Jumbo Elephant print.

Utensils,prices from £7 each

Lion Sabatier knife range, from £18

Le Creuset  Cast iron range, from £12

The Andrew Martin espresso set, £40.00

All available from www.johnlewis.com

Purple is a key colour this winter and a great way to add some warmth to a room.

If colour scares you, try adding a few key accents like a lamp or cushion.

Genie Lamp, £15
Flower Print Purple Cushion, £8
Purple Persia Throw, £12

All available from www.storetwentyone.co.uk 

Cosy up on the sofa with this sumptuous red check throw, faux-fur hot water bottle and a steaming cup of hot chocolate in this classic slate blue Striped Limoges Coffee Cup from the Joanna Wood collection. Soft and luxurious fabrics like this cosy red cable knit or faux fur brown bear cushion will be the perfect addition to snuggle up to on those chilly winter evenings.

Looking for gift ideas that embody all there is to be loved this crisp winter season?  Then plaid bridle frames and festive tealight holders from Joanna Wood are perfect. Choose from the many stylish and traditional inspired items available both in store and online to add a cosy winter atmosphere to any living space.

Red Check Throw, £82.00

Red Wine Glasses, £13.95

Faux Fur Brown Throw, £49.00

Red Tealight Holder, £9.00

Tartan Bridle Frames, £29.00

Faux Fur Hotwater Bottle, £33.75

Slate Blue Striped Limoges Coffee Cup £65

Red Cable Knit Cushion £40

All available from www.joannawood.co.uk

Unlike fiddly traditional magnets, OXO’s eye-catching press clips don’t need to be removed from the surface to secure items - simply clip and  release your everyday essentials with the quick press of a finger on top of the gadget.

With a flat, slim profile, perfect for busy areas such as the household fridge,  OXO’s magnetic press clips have two powerful rare earth magnets that can hold up to eighteen sheets of paper at one time, while soft spots cushion the press area to protect surfaces and prevent scratching.

Also new to the range are OXO’s handy bag cinches which replace cumbersome bread tags, twist ties and rubber bands, keeping all manner of ingredients fresh and secure with one simple squeeze.

Practical and extremely easy to use, simply pinch the ends of the bag cinches, twist the bag and slip it into the generously sized notch for quick and easy storage. Hidden teeth on the inside of the cinch tightly seal the bag to keep food, whether fresh or frozen, at its best.

The bag cinches also feature OXO’s trademark non-slip, soft-grip pads on the ends to ensure a soft yet secure grip.

In a range of bright and funky colours, OXO’s versatile bag cinches and magnetic press clips are easy to find in household drawers when you need them most and make an attractive addition to any busy home.

Press clips £5 (4 pack) available in red, blue, green and orange

Bag cinches £3.50 (3 pack) available in red, blue and green

Available nationwide. For stockist details, please call 0114 290 1455