Fresh Design Blog

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013: Trailfinders Australian Garden

racheln — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:01:05 +0000

One of the most talked about show garden designs at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the Trailfinders Australian Garden. Presented by Fleming’s, this garden has won a gold medal and picked up the coveted Best Show Garden award – a fitting reward, since it’s their last year of competing. The distinctive garden was [...]

Flower power: Floral inspired contemporary homeware ideas

racheln — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:39:37 +0000

Taking inspiration from the Chelsea Flower Show, here are some colourful product ideas that can bring the power of contemporary floral designs into your home. Bluebellgray Chelsea Flower Show mug, £8 from John Lewis Denby set of four watercolour flower placemats, with a white background and subtle bird cage design. Was £16, now £12.80 from [...]

Chelsea Flower Shower 2013: Brand Alley Garden

racheln — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:05:04 +0000

It seems to come round quickly, but one of our favourite garden events of the year, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, is on again this week. As ever, there are loads of amazing garden designs on display and plenty of ideas to gain for modern and contemporary gardens. The BrandAlley garden, in the Fresh [...]

Fab Friday Bargains: Designer home accessories from Design55

racheln — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:45:13 +0000

Looking to treat yourself to designer home accessories that won’t break the bank? Head on over to Design55 to grab yourself a Fab Friday Bargain! Here are some of our top picks. Get your magazines organised, with this Born in Sweden contemporary magazine rack by Pascal Charmolu. Choose between red, black or white. It’s reduced [...]

Limited edition Vanilla Cupcake Yankee Candle: One Million Fans and Glowing

racheln — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:48:13 +0000

Where scented candles are concerned, Yankee Candle have a vast array of products that can fill your home with glorious scents. From sweet scents based on favourite baked goods, to fruity aromas, seasonal options and candles with just a hint of scent, there’s a candle for almost every taste. The candles have a great burning [...]

What Changes Can I Make To My Front Room To Get It In Perfect Shape For The Summer?

racheln — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:22:48 +0000

Lounge, living room, sitting room, family room, front room – whatever you call it, it serves the same purpose. This area of the home is usually the first room that your visitors see and the one that they spend all their time in. It’s also the room that we tend to redecorate the most in [...]

Alice in Wonderland quotations cushion

racheln — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:23:05 +0000

Love Alice in Wonderland? Celebrate and share some of the best quotes from the book, with this Alice in Wonderland themed cushion. From the bold wording, “We’re all mad here,” to classic phrases such as, “We called him tortoise because he taught us,” and “You’re nothing but a pack of cards,” the front of the [...]

Flock Follies contemporary garden bird feeder

racheln — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:35:16 +0000

If you’re keen to look after your feathered friends, then here’s a stylish and practical way of doing so. The Flock Follies bird feeders combine modern design with feeding ability. The sturdy plastic cube design feeder is aimed at feeding small garden birds, such as sparrows, wrens, robins, finches and tits, and has been designed [...]

Fab Friday Bargains: Home and garden deals

racheln — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:03:37 +0000

In search of a bargain for your home or garden? Here’s a selection of Fab Friday Bargains that will save you money on great buys. Get 20% off glassware and free postage and packing at Emma Bridgewater. Splash out on some new china, from the new tulip mix and match china range at Whittard of [...]

Missoni Home Otil black and white flower bath mat

racheln — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:34:13 +0000

When Missoni Home make bath mats, they do it in style. The Otil flower bath mat is no ordinary bath mat. In fact, it would be easy to overlook that it’s a bath mat at all, bar the fact that it’s made of plush cotton towelling. With its bold black and white design, this piece [...]