Pretty homewares from An Angel At My Table
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A plethora of stylish homewares can be found from the comfort of your armchair: take inspiration from these five fabulous online treasure troves
Also Home, www.alsohome.com
This sophisticated site is the brainchild of textile designer Anna Smith, and her expert know-how and passion for style shine through. ALSO Home commissions designers to create exclusive items and everything is ethically traded and handmade, whether it’s bedlinen embroidered in Vietnam or snowy white bamboo baskets handwoven by a women’s co-operative in Bangladesh. The shop has the charming feel of a personal collection, and everything oozes understated elegance: think The White Company meets Kelly Hoppen.
Must buy: The Sapporo Boudoir cushion in delicate Japanese silk £30, and the enchanting Blue Fish dinnerware from £8.
Florestine, www.florestine.com
Want to bring a little coastal living into your home? Gorgeous online store Florestine specialises in all things seaside, but in a very cool and contemporary way: no garish parasols here. Mirrors, photo frames and lamps made from sun-bleached driftwood, pretty accessories crafted with seashells, tiny wooden fishes, seabirds and starfish, retro deckchair-striped bunting, cushions and linen all make up the heart of the collection. These are homewares to fall in love with, a salt-sprayed mix of Cornish cottages and achingly hip Ralph Lauren style throughout.
Must buy: Handmade bowls in sea-foam aquamarine and deep ocean blue from £11, and bedside lamps made from smooth pebbles and driftwood, £85.
Hunkydory Home, www.hunkydoryhome.co.uk
Brimming with a very British wit, Hunkydory Home is the perfect one-stop-shop for quirky homewares, gifts and the kind of one-off pieces that really get guests talking. From fabric doorstops in the shape of wide-eyed owls to vintage china cake stands and flowery 70s-style lampshades, Hunkydory is a cornucopia of whimsical goodies. The children’s section is as cute as a button too: look out for “Softies”, simple stuffed toys in the shape of fruit, animals, soldiers and even guitars!
Must buy: The delightful Hug and Kiss Cross-Stitch Kits £54.99, and large selection of fabric lampshades from £30.
Mac & Mac interiors, www.macandmacinteriors.com
Luxury-lovers will swoon at the sight of Mac & Mac’s exquisite statement furniture and lighting, all imported from Europe and all with a heavy emphasis on cutting-edge style. Sleek leather club armchairs in white and fuchsia, show-stopping waterfall light pendants in amber crystal, cupboards in reflective high gloss: this shop is all about discreet decadence. With very high levels of customer service (price matching, free delivery and no-quibble returns), this is deluxe shopping for super-stylish homes.
Must buy: Contempo Vita armchair in pink £995, and the Tonelli Elica Side Table in stacked blue glass £1,150.
An Angel At My Table, www.anangelatmytable.com
Family-run and with a charming artisan feel, An Angel At My Table offers graceful French and English furniture and accessories, many in bespoke fabrics and colours. Sofas and daybeds in soft dove-grey linen, Versailles dressing tables in vanilla-cream, and handcrafted New England dressers in faded white jostle for space alongside boho accessories such as trompe l’oeil birdcages and Union Jack throws. Most of the larger pieces can be tailored to your requirements, with a wealth of colours, fabrics and styles to choose from.
Must buy: Set of 10 French cachepots with vintage floral designs £29.50, and the enormous Paris armoires in bespoke shades from £1,750.
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