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Holiday Gift Guide 2010… Something Festive

Hello, all. I hope you’ve been enjoying my gift guide this week, I’ve definitely  been having fun pulling it all together. Today’s final instalment is Something Festive. No, it isn’t the most practical gift category, but it never fails to put a smile to peoples’ faces. I think there’s something nice about that sparkly scarf you only bring out a few times a year, or the napkins that are always used for Christmas dinner, don’t you? So sit back and enjoy, and of course… Happy Friday!

1. Christmas tree cookie cutters from Garden Trading; 2. Father Christmas candles from Pedlars; 3. Annual Christmas Bottle from 95% Danish; 4. Vintage Christmas apron from Tessie May; 5. Red melamine nesting bowls from Nigella Lawson; 6. Christmas pudding ornament from John Lewis; 7. Vintage linen crochet square from Trampoline; 8. Vintage red glass apple from High Street Market; 9. Retro Ornament printed Tea Towel from tiny peepers; 10. La Rosa bowl by Alessi from Made in Design

Posted in Gift Guide on December 10th, 2010 by Ele | 2 comments
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Holiday Gift Guide 2010… Something Vintage

Today is my favourite day this week, because we’re wrapping up retro in the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. No, not everybody needs vintage in their life, but doesn’t everyone want some? Some of these items are pretty, some are practical, but all are 100% vintage fun. Have a look and let me know what tickles your fancy…

1. Dansk Kobenstyle Enamel Sauté Pan from Blue Flower Vintage; 2. Vintage Enameled Gas Station Lighting Fixture from Barking Sands Vintage; 3. Iittala Finland Marja glass bowls from Found Vintage Style; 4. Vintage Printed Dishtowel from Trampoline; 5. 24-Hour Telephone Industry Clock from Three Potato Four; 6. Blue Teacups from Gloaming Designs; 7. Modern White Teapot from Hindsvik; 8. Old Willow Candlestick from Loglike; 9. Metal Milk Crate from French by Design; 10. Laughlin Harlequin yellow pitcher from High Street Market

Posted in Gift Guide on December 9th, 2010 by Ele | 3 comments
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Holiday Gift Guide 2010… Something Tasty

Time for an edible interlude, don’t you think? I like to give handmade foodie gifts at this time of year, and love finding yummy bits and pieces like chocolate and tea in my Christmas stocking, too. After all, for the serious foodie there’s no better gift than good food. Have a look at my tasty finds, and let me know what you think…

1. Real Tomato Ketchup from Jme Jamie Oliver; 2. Macarons from Pierre Hermé; 3. Rose Vanilla Marshmallows from Whimsy & Spice; 4. Kusmi Christmas Tea; 5. Mellow Yellow Rapeseed Oil from Farrington Oils; 6. West Country Cheese Selection from Neal’s Yard Dairy; 7. Signature Classic Collection from Hotel Chocolat; 8. Cupcakes from The Hummingbird Bakery; 9. Watermelon Jelly from That’s my Jam; 10. Château Léoube rosé from Daylesford Organic

Posted in Gift Guide on December 8th, 2010 by Ele | Comments Off
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Holiday Gift Guide 2010… Something Practical

Hello, friends! Ready for some more Gift Guide action? Ok then, let’s dive in…

While yesterday’s post was all about Wants, today’s is all about Needs, or at least gifts that serve a practical purpose in the kitchen. It might not sound fun, but for the passionate cook useful kitchen knickknacks are often at the top of the Christmas List. I know I’m hoping to find a new kitchen scale under the tree on the 25th, having managed to break mine. Here, I’ve rounded up everything from multi-use gadgets to cookbooks and calendars, so sit back and see if anything catches your fancy.

1. The Flavour Thesaurus by Niki Segnit; 2. Rotary Peeler by Joseph Joseph; 3. Boomerang Wok by Royal VKB; 4. 20 Minute Meals App from Jamie Oliver, available on itunes; 5. Jar Tops by Royal VKB; 6. 2011 Kitchen Calendar from nicodemus green; 7. Origami Cookbook Holder from The Conran Shop; 8. Flameware Marmitout from Nigella Lawson; 9. TAG Cups from Pedlars; 10. Herb Pot Trio by Sagaform, from Stylish Life

Posted in Gift Guide on December 7th, 2010 by Ele | 2 comments
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Holiday Gift Guide 2010… Something Pretty

Good morning, Monday! I’ve got lots to do today, but before anything else, I’m kicking off Kitchenisms’ Holiday Gift Guide 2010.

While useful and considered are all fine and well, I think the best gifts aren’t necessarily things you need, but things you want. That’s why “Something Pretty” tops my list for the best holiday presents- after all, what design lover could turn down a Marimekko teapot or a set of gold cutlery? Not this one!

1. Marie Antoinette is having tea with macarons print from Lucile’s Kitchen; 2. Khaki rose print jug by PiP Studio, available from Liberty; 3. Cup of tea in the morning print from honey & jam; 4. Coffee jar frompaulova; 5. Siirtolapuutarha teapot by Marimekko, available from SCP; 6. Coffee lover floursack teatowels from girls can tell; 7. 24 Piece Gold Cutlery Set by Seletti, avaible from Heal’s; 8. Vintage yellow half apron from Vintagehome; 9. On-A-Whim bowl from Anthropologie; 10. Alvar Aalto for Iittala vase, available from Equinox.

Posted in Gift Guide on December 6th, 2010 by Ele | 3 comments
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Wait for it… Holiday Gift Guide 2010

Hello, friends! I’ve missed you around here… yes, even while hard at work on school projects (final one due Tuesday!), I’ve been thinking about my poor neglected blog. I’ve also been thinking about Christmas gifts; after all, in two weeks I’m outta here for the start of my winter holidays. This means that once again, it’s time for my annual holiday gift guide.

When coming up with an angle for this year’s Guide, I thought of what every food and design lover should have, or would like to have, under the tree. My list?

Something Pretty
Something Practical
Something Tasty
Something Vintage
Something Festive

I’ll be posting Monday to Friday, kicking off with tomorrow’s post: Something Pretty. See you then!

Photo from hownowdesign.

Posted in Gift Guide on December 5th, 2010 by Ele | Be the first to comment!
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