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Wednesday 23 February 2011

Glamour meets design

We just love these new enamel Compact Mirrors that have just been added to our 2011 collection! This pretty one named 'Eyelashes' has had me come over all girly with the sweet pastel design by fashion designer Gene Meyer.

Having developed his 'passion for fashion' whilst studying at Parson's School for Design, Meyer worked under fashion greats such as Anne Klein and Geoffrey Beene. With a fantastic eye for colour, 'Eyelashes' Compact Mirror reflects the bold graphic shapes of his fashion ranges of the 80s and 90s. This pretty little mirror would be the perfect gift for design conscious girls and comes with it's own gift box!

Eyelashes Enamel Compact Mirror £37.50

Tuesday 22 February 2011

Sweet baby Window Display















It's nice and sunny in Preston so the team have decided to peg out their cute range of baby grows, t-shirts and shoes for the little ones! With animal themed shoes and cool t-shirts starting at just £18.00 our range for babies make a great gift for both Mum and baby! Choose our Inch Blue gift set to welcome a new addition into the world or sweet Sleepsuits to keep baby snuggled up looking as cute as a button!
Visit Utility at Miller Arcade, Church Street, Preston or at one of our Gift Boutiques in Liverpool.

Wednesday 16 February 2011

Utility meets Mary Portas

Hers' our pic with Mary Portas - just in case you missed it!

Let's Go Dotty

Introducing Dot from Punt Mobles - the sideboards, drawers units and cupboards designed by Terence Woodgate. Featuring cabinets in three heights, three widths and one standard depth all Dot units have interchangeable coloured handle inserts give each unit character. What's more, every unit comes with the full range of inserts so you can change your handles to suit your mood or room decor. All cabinets are available in a white silk or wenge bamboo finish and can be purchased as floor standing or stackable options for you to create your own composition.

Friday 11 February 2011

Utility are Telegraph Magazine Award Winners!!!

Hooray!! The Utility team won Best for Interiors at last night's Telegraph Magazine Best Small Shops in Britain Awards hosted by retail guru Mary Portas.

We were so excited to be shortlisted for this fantastic award that celebrates independent retailers throughout Britain and to win is just fantastic!

Here's a little snap of our award - we can't wait to show it off instore!

Thursday 10 February 2011

Best Small Shops Awards















Our team are getting ready for a night out at the Telegraph Magazine's Best Small Shops in Britain Awards. Our home store at 60 Bold Street has been shortlisted in the Best for Interiors category so we've all got our fingers and toes crossed for a Utility win!
Check back here tomorrow or check out the Utility Facebook and Twitter pages for all the gossip!

Wednesday 9 February 2011

Cult lighting from Diesel

Part of the popular 'Successful Living' collection from fashion brand Diesel for Italian lighting aficionados Foscarini, Pett is quirky little table lamp that'll bring a new personality to your room.

The sharp graphic shade of the Pett Table Lamp has a slightly modern Gothic look to it - although try the teal or pink versions if the dark side isn't your thing! If you're looking for a gift for a new home or fancy a change then take a look at the Successful Living range. Since launching last year it has produced many cult lighting pieces that although push the boundaries in material, shape and design are perfect updates for any home!


Diesel for Foscarini Pett Table Lamp £163.00

Friday 4 February 2011

Orb Lighting

A contemporary take on the the classic orb light, these beautiful additions to our Tom Dixon collection are available in two sizes.  Each of the perfectly formed blown glass spheres are embellished with a satin brass collar for that little touch of luxury.  The simple opaque glass orb emits a soft diffused light, creating a flattering and atmospheric luminosity.

Orb Pendant Lights by Tom Dixon from £425.00

Wednesday 2 February 2011

The Beatles Limited Edition Pens from Acme Studio

This year sees the launch of an exciting project between Acme Studio and Apple. Called simply 'The Beatles Collection' this consists of a series of limited edition pens and business card cases to commemorate the achievements of arguably the world's greatest band, in celebration of the forthcoming 50th Anniversary of their formation. Released over three years the collection includes a pen for every year the band was together (1962 and 1963 already available to order), a pen and card case for each of The Beatles albums (With The Beatles, Please Please Me and A Hard Day's Night now available to order) and a Four Pen Set, one for each band member. These are sold on a first come first served basis. As with all Acme limited editions these are likely to increase substantially in value once sold!

Wait out the winter with a good book...

Whilst it's chilly outside (still!) wait out the Winter with a good book and mark your pages with this sweet Butterfly Bookmark.

The flutter design is made from laser cut steel threaded with a silky green ribbon so sturdy enough to keep your place but with a feminine look too!  The Butterfly Bookmark makes a great little gift and is just perfect for posting.

Butterfly Bookmark £3.50