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.

One Very Hungry Caterpillar!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar celebrates his 40th Birthday this year - can you believe it? Those of us who grew up in the 7os can! Eric Carle's iconic creation has now become a design classic in his own right so we couldn't resist stocking the Ceramic Mug & Bowl Set (£15.00) and Money Box (pictured - £9.00) launched in celebration of this milestone. A great way to encourage kids to eat up, save up and start their appreciation of great and timeless design.

More Scented Candles...

We've expanded our range of scented candles from True Grace because a.) we LOVE them and b.) they have proved to be really popular and brilliant sellers. As we've said before you get an excellent quality candle, long burn time and beautiful perfume with this candle. Our additions to the range include English Lavender - the perfect summer fragrance, Black Tea..for the dark and mysterious, Woodland, with earthy notes of moss and bracken and Green Tea and Citrus for a sub tropical aroma.