This burnished bronze effect sunburst mirror would add drama to any room . Ok so at £200 it's not cheap, but think of how long you'll live with it and how much pleasure you'll get gazing at it. Lots of new and lovely stuff at Laura Ashley, don't let all the lace and girly tendancies make you overlook some great fabrics, lights and of course mirrors too.

Posted by Carole

I'm not that fond of a lot of Debenhams furniture range as it screams parents to me. But I do like this simple heart inspired childrens trunk. It costs 59.99 and you have the hassle/pleasure to assemble it yourself, but worth it I think.

Posted by Carole

In case you are the sea loving type or know somene who is, then how about purchasing this boat plate from the talented Charlotte Angye. Inspired by her window view of boats on the river in Cornwall , she has popped them on a £7.95 mug, a £19.95 dinner plate, a £10.95 side plate and even a £44.95 drum lamp shade. If like me the nearest you get to water is the puddles outside the front door, then I'd recommend her witty shoe rack or elegant lighting.

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Ok so the image isn't great, but all the more reason to log onto Frank Works and buy into a bit of one-off creativity. I'm slightly biased because I got a 'You Light up the World' tile for £23.50 for Christmas. This is a great online showcase for British designers and craft makers as well as an inviting shop in Whitstable. With Valentines day as the next big event, check out their perspex heart keys, or even better book a trip to Kent where you can guzzle some fresh oysters and then feast your eyes on some inspiring works of art.

Posted by Carole

The French House offer a fantastic range of authentic French lights like this solid brass school lamp. They come in an inspiring range of finishes and colours, from a classic black or green steel model to the more unusual brass or burnished copper finishes. They all measure 40cm in diameter, the steel ones are £59, the burnished copper £169 and the solid brass £189. This is a rare treat of a site as it reeks of well selected products and good quality. Now all I need to do is buy my little French chateau to house all these goodies.

Posted by Carole

No room for a coat stand? Towels piling up on the bathroom floor? I love this multi-pronged revolving Saturnus Hook for which I can see a use in every room of my house. Available in white or multi-colour, it's retro style doesn't preclude present-day practicality. Very reasonably priced at £23 by STORE, a veritable trove of storage solutions.

Posted by Ros

My favourite store Woolies is having it's annual clearance sale. Lots of rubbish but worth persuing for it's bargain vases, cushions and laundry storage. This stainless steel bin could be used in the kitchen or as a laundry basket and is reduced from £40 to £20. As I seem incapable of throwing out things, I will hide all my clutter instead.

Posted by Carole