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Friday 30 April 2010

I got love for you if you were born in the 80s!
















Another fab window from the Utility team! We are loving all things 80s at the moment, including these very kitsch ducks that you can only get in our two gift stores!

Can you spot the on trend Tatty Divine necklace ? We love the return of this eye popping trend and the 3D Glasses Pendant Necklace are a great way to celebrate this crazy comeback!

If you're a fan of the famous Rubik's Cube then invest in our Salt and Pepper Rubik's Cube grinders - what a talking point at dinner!

Thursday 29 April 2010

Snap up a bargain

The humble Polaroid has made a return from the brink of extinction. But if Polaroid's price of £79.99 is a little steep for the luxury of instant film (plus factor in your £10.99 for a pack of 10 films) the then invest in these Polaroid photo frames at a fraction of the price and equal retro appeal!


Snap Polaroid Photo Frame pack of 9 £22.50

Wednesday 28 April 2010

Morris needs a home!















This Bank Holiday Weekend receive a FREE white Morris the Mule Memo Holder with every purchase worth £30 and over!

Simply enter promo code: MAYDAYMULE in the checkout comments box!

Go on, have a heart and give Morris a home this weekend!

This offer runs from Thursday 29th April - Monday 3rd May 2010. Applies to white Morris the Mule| only.

Impossible?

Introducing the new Super Impossible Chair!

This updated version of Philippe Starck's Mr. Impossible Chair for Kartell, sees the original egg shaped chair made-over in glossy new hues - red, black and white to be precise.

There's also a two-tone version with either a black seat and white shell, or vice-versa. Choose this for an almost Chanel-like look!

Super Impossible Chair £220.00

Tuesday 27 April 2010

Bright White

How fab is this clock! The barely there ceramic numbers on this clock look like they have been embossed from a single piece of ceramic!

We think it will look just great in the bathroom, so you can keep any eye on the time in the mornings or those with aspirations for that purist, uncluttered look!

Ceramic Numbers Clock £50.00

Go on -whip up a storm

We love our colourful kitchen accessories here at Utility, and this Rainbow Whisk is no exception!

The humble balloon whisk shape has been given a design makeover in vibrant colours of heat resistant silicone to create this essential kitchen accessory, great for whipping up a storm in the kitchen!

Rainbow Whisk £13.00

Friday 23 April 2010

Pedrera PD2 FLoor Lamp

Here's your chance to get your hands on the Pedrera PD2 Floor Lamp.

Here's the lowdown: Designed and produced originally in 1955 for Gaudi's La Pedrera building in Barcelona, for a renovation project by Spanish architect Barba Corsini and was re-edited by Jq. Ruiz Millet in 1991. The Pedrera PD2 Floor Lamp and PD1 Table Lamp are great examples of mid-century designs with a clean modern twist, reissued for your pleasure! Available in black or white!

Pedrera PD2 Floor Lamp £459.00

Thursday 22 April 2010

Become a fan to win

For your chance to win an Eames Hang it All- as seen on the front cover of our new Summer catalogue, then simply become a fan of Utility by clicking the 'Like' button on our Facebook page.

Once you sign up we'll be able to keep in touch, updating you on exclusive offers, our latest news and exciting new products!

Wednesday 21 April 2010

Celebrate the Queen's actual birthday

That's right, on this day in 1926, our Queen, Elizabeth II was born. Although it isn't celebrated officially - for that you will have to wait until early June, we thought she deserved a mention.

So celebrate the sovereign state with these new Stamp Collection Mugs from Utility. There's three designs to choose from featuring the iconic British stamp, pick your favourite, or all three to shout loud and proud about these icons of Britain.

First Class Mug £10.95
Sent with Love Mug £10.95
Multi Stamp Mug £10.95

New Utility Spring/Summer Catalgoue - get yours now!

Arriving today into our Head Office and hitting doormats of those of you who have already subscribed to our mailing list, the new Utility Spring/Summer Catalogue is here!

Full of fantastic new accessories for your home and gifts to share, plus the very best of our selection of furniture and lighting. To get yours, just sign up to our mailing list, or email info@utilitydesign.co.uk.

Monday 19 April 2010

Ahoy and other nautical expressions

Add a touch of the nautical to your look with this lightweight Bonheur Scarf. In shades of ecru and blue this generous cotton scarf will add a little of life at sea to your summertime look.

Bonheur Scarf £19.95




If it's your interiors that needs an update, then this Marine Pura Cushion is the ticket. Made from 100% cotton and hand printed with it's jaunty stripe design, it's sure to bring nautical touches to entertaining outdoors.

Marine Pura Cushion £25.00

Friday 16 April 2010

Bungeeeee!

Just in at Utility is this fab Bungee Bird Feeder!

He'll bungee dive from wherever you hang him and provide a tasty treat for all your feathered visitors.

This fun and original design the Bungee Bird Feeder is made from red and yellow millet and broomcorn millet, perfect for attracting wild birds into your garden.

Bungee Bird Feeder £7.50

Tuesday 13 April 2010

40 Best interiors addresses, Stella 11th April

Our fab Home Store at 60 Bold Street, Liverpool has been named as one of Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazines top 40 inspiring interiors stores! Well done Utility team.

"Kartell? Tick. Vitra? Tick. B&B Italia? Tick. Utility has been doing a roaring trade in modern furniture since opening in Liverpool city centre more than a decade ago. There's now a second store a few doors down dedicated to gifts."

by Gareth Wyn Davies, Stella

So visit us online, or in store to see our summer collection of home accessories, furniture, lighting and gifts!

Monday 12 April 2010

Spice up your life

If you love a little spice, then why not turn your fingers green with this cool Grow It Chilli Plants pack. It contains everything you need to start off your own chillies, including growing pots, compost discs, seeds and growing tips.

And its not just one variety, there are 5 types of seed, so you can add your tasty Jalapeno's to fajitas and Demon Red's to a prawn curry for a hot and tasty treat!

All the bits you needs come in this nice presentation pack, so it makes a great gift too. If you don't fancy the hot stuff, then pick from our range that includes Vegetable Patch, Olives, Herb Garden for use in the kitchen, plus Bonsai and Carnivorous plant sets for fun.

Grow it Packs £13.95 each

Thursday 8 April 2010

Can you resist temptation?

Just in here at Utility, be the first to get your hands on this quirky biscuit tin!

The stern words 'Step away from the biscuit tin' only make us feel more mischievous when reaching for our favourite biscuits. My preference - Fox's Chocolate Viennese!

Step Away From The Biscuit Tin £6.50

Wednesday 7 April 2010

it's the Lambanana Grand National!

Another fab window display for our Home Store team on Bold Street!

To celebrate the Grand National coming to our town this week, we have a special Superlambanana race in our window!

You can buy your very own Cuddly Superlambanana or Miniature Flock Superlambanana either instore or online.


Flock Superlambanana £40.00

Cuddly Superlambanana £19.99

Tuesday 6 April 2010

Cushion the blow

Add a little colour to your neutral interiors an brighten up your outdoor space this summer with this vibrant hand printed cushions.

There's lots of bright patterns to choose from and we can already see ourselves relaxing outside on this bigger size, cool drink in hand, waiting for the food to cook on the barbecue!

If the weather takes a turn for the worse (as it so often does here in the UK!) then bring them inside to add a little energy to entertaining indoors.

Fuchsia Lola is my current favourite, although I'm sure this will change on a weekly basis!

Fuchsia Lola Cushion £25.00
50cm x 50cm

Thursday 1 April 2010

Just in time for afternoon tea

Afternoon tea wouldn't be complete without a lovely slice of cake - and I can confirm this gorgeous looking carrot cake was absolutely delicious - yes the Utility team devoured it! (Get yours here, from Dafna's)

What better way to serve this tasty treat that with an equally goodlooking cake stand. We have lots to choose from, so pick your now and get ready to impress at your next tea party.

Straight Dome Cake Stand £55.00