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All this sunshine and unexpected heat has me lusting over bright and bold colours. These colanders from The Contemporary Home are the perfect colour punch for the kitchen. Perfect for draining veg or pasta when you're only cooking for 1, or even as a funky way to serve vegetables to guests at a dinner party, allowing each guest their own personal portion to be served alongside their main dish. Much more sophisticated than a free-for-all with big serving dishes and it means that no-one has to feel greedy for snaffling the last spoonful of peas! Available in 5 bright and bold colours, allowing you to remain true to your colour scheme or mix and match for an eclectic look.

The sunny days are far behind us and the weather forecast is looking glum - so why not cheer yourself up with one of these gorgeous Flower Patch Weekender Washbag from Collier Campbell. The bright and bold floral print is just the thing to wash away those winter blues. It would also make a great stocking filler for a loved one.

Also available is the matching Flower Patch Mini Zip Purse and the Flower Patch Classic Washbag - sunshine on a rainy day!

Flower Patch Weekender Washbag - £34

Flower Patch Mini Zip Purse - £6

Flower Patch Classic Washbag - £17

www.colliercampbell.com

Summer is the season of colour and there is never a better time to bring a bit of the outdoors, indoors.

Update your home with these seasonal changes.

Add a throw: Light, colourful throws in floral patterns are a great way to get an instant update, toss this “Marianne Collection” throw  from Dunelm Mill over a white duvet for the perfect summery look.

Brighten up your living room: Cushions are a fantastic way to add a splash of colour or add a nod to a favourite trend, this striking “Passion Heart Art” cushion from We Love Cushions is just right for summer.

Outdoor living: Summer is the time to enjoy your garden so splash out on this beautiful hammock from Anthropologie when it gets too cold outdoors, hang it inside, it will look just as chic.

Passion Heart Art Cushion,  £34.99 http://www.welovecushions.co.uk/

Tranquil Paradise Hammock, £78.00 www.anthropologie.eu

Marianne Collection Quilted Throw, £39.99 www.dunelm-mill.com  

Bright, bold colours mixed with intricate patterns are synonymous with the East.

Mixing ornate tiles with carved wooden furniture and delicate lanterns is the easiest way to get the look.

Marrakesh Moroccan Lantern, £4.99 www.dunelm-mill.com  

Moroccan Leather Pouffe, £129.00

Green & Bone Inlay Curved Chest Of Drawers, £1495.00             

Both from  www.grahamandgreen.co.uk

Hippie chic is back in the form of these psychedelic lamps from www.berryred.co.uk

Each with a different funky shade, they would look great in any room and wouldn’t look out of place backstage at Woodstock.

Anyone wanting to “feel the love” should snap one up quick before they sell out.

Lamps from £59.99 http://www.berryred.co.uk/