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Wednesday 31 March 2010

Happy Easter!

Well this rainy weather isn't very Easter-like is it!

Well cheer yourself up with a Spring time snap shot from our new catalogue! If you've got kids off school this week, driving you crazy indoors, then settle them down and get creative for an hour or two with fun Origami packs.



We have Fashion and Flower sets for girly girls and outdoors types and Space or Vehicle for budding engineers.

Origami Sets £6.00 each

Tuesday 30 March 2010

I love, Marmite - treats to tickel your tastebuds

So Marmite have released a limited edition extra strong version of their opinion dividing spread.

So it you are a Marmite lover like me, then you will just love this Marmite Cookbook with lots of new ways to introduce this tasty spread into every meal time! The chicken, avocado
and Marmite mayo warp is going to taste just delicious with this extra strong version - I can't wait!

The Marmite Cookbook £7.99

Monday 29 March 2010

I ain't afraid of no ghost!

Kartell's Ghost family has a new addition, the weirdly wonderfully named Ghost Buster!

Designed by Phillipe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet as a further development to the polycarbonate furniture designs of the Ghost range, Ghost Buster functions as a contemporary home storage unit.

Available in two sizes, the larger of the two features open fronted shelves that evoke the line of classic furniture but with a modern accent through Starck's use again of transparent polycarbonate and a single mould design.

The smaller of the two Ghost Buster designs, is the perfect size for a bedside unit and this larger one will fit seamlessly into any room in the home, whether you use it is an occasional table, bathroom storage unit or for general hallway storage.

The Ghost range has produced classic must haves such as the popular Louis Ghost Chair and we predict big things for the Ghost Buster range too!

You saw it here first! Orders now being taken for delivery June/July 2010

Kartell Ghost Buster
£518.00

A step closer to nature

We love our sweet sparrows here, so these cute Paper Clip Holders are a welcome addition to our collection.

Impress the big bosses by being super organised with this little fella sitting neatly on your desk providing a dedicated space to keep all your paperclips and office bits and pieces together. There are three colours available; pink, green and white and each comes with a matching pack of paperclips.

Trust me, your desk space has never looked so good!

Nest Sparrow Paper Clip Holder
£7.50

Saturday 27 March 2010

Original Wishbone Chair

The Wishbone Chair is every inch the Danish danish design classic. Designer by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen in 1949 this is one chair which has stood the test of time and looks as modern today as it did then. Available in several wood finishes and launched in four shades of blue for 2010 the Wishbone Chair is right on trend for today's interiors. Oiled walnut is now on my wish list.

Thursday 18 March 2010

Fritz Hansen Coat Tree

If you invest in just one interiors update this Spring, it has to be this quirky Coat Tree by Sidse Werner for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1971, this bold coloured coat stand makes a confident addition to your hall or living area. It's perfect for a busy family life as it's extremely durable - if rumour has it, it can hold up to 48 Russian fur coats - now that's heavy duty!

The branching arms of the Fritz Hansen Coat Tree set at different heights mean that even little ones can hang their coats and bags.

Fritz Hansen Coat Tree from £722

Available in Multi Coloured, Multi Grey or Chrome

Matryoshka Mad

The bright Matryoshka Doll Coasters are an updated version of everyone's favourite Russian Doll. Although these coasters don't nest, they do all look great laid out together to protect your table from hot drinks and spills! Choose one of each colour or a handpicked mix from the selection.

If you're a Matryoshka fan, check out our Matryoshka themed mugs, £23.00 for a set of 4.


Matryoshka Doll Coaster £4.50 each 8 colours to choose from.

Tuesday 16 March 2010

Celebrate St. Patricks Day!

To celebrate old Saint Patrick, we are indulging in beautiful knitted textiles from the Emerald Isle!

These gorgeous throws from Irish favourites Avoca, come in two colourways - circus brights and tonal mutes, so whatever your mood, you can snuggle up on the sofa or throw a picnic on the green and still look just fabulous!

Avoca Circus Rug £79.95

Another Irish favourite here at Utility, are these fun striped scarves - each comes wound around its very own scarf spool! A finer knit than your usual winter warmer, these beauties will look fantastic throughout the year! What a great addition to your wardrobe.

Scarf on a Reel £34.95 available in Espresso & Cream, Blue & Green or Red & Cream

All made in Republic of Ireland

Monday 15 March 2010

The Weatherman says...

The Weatherman might be predicting highs of 14C today, but we reckon it's still pretty chilly outside, so I'm treating myself to something to keep me wrapped up toasty-warm, but with a girly twist and this Foible floral print scarf fits the bill!

What's more these scarves are a pretty good length, so you can wrap up warm now, and then wear them loose to summer festivals. What more could a girl ask for?!

Foible Scarf £34.95 available in Sky, Green or Pink

Friday 12 March 2010

You can't re-read a phone call

JUST IN! These beautiful printed Alexander Girard cards are just perfect for catch ups by snail mail, forgotten birthdays and little notes to just say 'thinking of you'!

Each pack has one of each iconic Girard design, making it a great way to get your designer hit without a big dent to the bank balance!

Alexander Girard Cards £11.95 pack of six

See more Alexander Girard designs at Utility

Wednesday 10 March 2010

I love Liverpool

Another great display from the Utility team!
Well done Home Store, the new window display celebrating our home city looks just great!

This bright window display at Utility at 60 Bold Street, shouts loud and proud of our love for Liverpool. If you're passing by, drop in for fab I love Liverpool bags and I Love Bold Street mugs, plus gorgeous cards with images of the icons of the city.

Whilst you can only buy the mugs and cards instore, if you can't get to Liverpool you can still buy lots of fab gifts online, like the I Love Liverpool eco canvas bags, plus iconic Superlambanana gifts. And if you like the Photo Mobile used in the window you can buy this online too!

Tuesday 9 March 2010

Cheesy Love

This year here at Utility we appear to be declaring a big love for cheese - of the dairy variety! With Cheese Knives, Slate Cheese boards, Cheese Boards with Glass Dome Lid, Cheese Graters and now this simple Cheese Dish with serving plate all available online!


Cheese Dish with Serving Plate £17.50


Whether you are serving up a delicious cheese board as the final course to a meal with friends, or treating yourself to a little cheesy snack, we have the most original accessories for enjoying you favourite cheeses!



Vienna Glass Dome & Plate
£46.00

Monday 8 March 2010

Celebrate Women around the world

Today, women around the world are celebrating their economic, political and social achievements, both past and present as part of International Women's Day 2010.

The celebration has come along way since its beginnings in 1911 - women around the world, we salute you.

So girls out there - with Mother's Day coming up (this Sunday in case you had forgotten) it is a great time to celebrate. Check out our wonderful range of Mother's Day gifts, and surprise the lady in your life with an original idea this year!

Great Mum Glass Token
£9.95

Celebrating Mother's Day in Preston

The girls at our Preston Gift Store have done a fab job on their Mother's Day window - showcasing lots of great ideas for treats and gifts for Mums everywhere.

If you're out and about in the area, pop into the store at Miller Arcade and pick up gorgeous cards and wrap to complete your Mother's Day shopping!

Well done Nat - the window looks just great!

Wednesday 3 March 2010

Feeling fruity?

Designed by Swedish illustrator and designer, Lotta Kuhlhorn, this brand new fruit inspired homewares collection is instore at Utility now!

One of our favourite fruits, the humble apple, has been given a new look with these retro prints. Take your pick from cool coasters, bright printed tea towels, statement trays and more.

See the whole collection here.

Apple Coasters £15.00 set of 4

Tuesday 2 March 2010

Got ambitions?

Now in here at Utility HQ are these imaginative Great Ambitions Mugs.

With several ambitions to choose, from 'I'm going to be the Boss' to 'I'm going to be ridiculously rich', high achievers can collect them all!

There's notebooks too, so those with an ambition to change the world can get started on the plan!

Great Ambitions Mug £8.50

Great Ambitions Notebook £7.50

Monday 1 March 2010

Free gift wrapping for Mother's Day

To make those treats and gifts extra special, we are offering free gift wrapping on all Mother's Day gifts. Just write a message to your Mum in the gift wrap box on the product page and add the promo code: MOTHER at the checkout.

What's more, we have a great choice of gifts that your Mum will just love. From beautifully scented candles, to tasty cake recipes and heart warming books for her to share her memories, we have something to spoil every Mum out there!

Sugar & Spice Cake Recipe Box/£25.00