Daytimer from Will Alsop

We've just exclusively introduced the fantastic Daytimer polyurethane watches on line. Designed by Will Alsop for Alessi there are 4 colours available (black, green, violet and red). With a bold geometric, asymmetric design this is a watch suitable for guys and girls and won't fail to get you noticed. Not officially available until next month we have limited stock ready for delivery now. £79.00. You saw it here first!

Matilda's A Winner!

Big congratulations to 14 month old Matilda Brookes-Jones who won one very fat and large hungry caterpillar in our Liverpool store! In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Eric Carle's classic book we had a competition to give away one in each gift store and over 700 entries were received in our Liverpool store alone. As you can see Matilda was absolutely delighted with her prize!

Jazzy Doormats

OK so your move up the property ladder maybe on hold for the time being and every home show seems to be about making the most of what you've got. One very inexpensive way to jazz up your home is with a new doormat. Here at Utility we've introduced some funky, original and contemporary designs to brighten up you home's entrance and really make a statement. At only £22.00 each these won't break the bank either! See the Union Jack (for the patriotic), the Rose (for the English lady), the Curvy Stripe (for Paul Smith fans, pictured here), the Stars and Stripes (for American patriots), the Members Only (for the highly selective), the House of Love (for the loved up) or the Oh No Not You Again! (for a real welcome). Wipe your feet in style!

Vegetal Chairs in Paris

Thanks to M. Guénancia who sent us photos of his new Vitra Vegetal Chairs on his roof terrace in Paris (you can see the Eiffel Tower in the background). We love receiving pics like this and seeing our products in situ so please don't hold back in sending them through.

The Sunday Times

Our very own Sussex Sideboard was featured in yesterday's Sunday Times as 'steal of the week', and it is. This timeless design is being offered at 20% off until the end of August.