A couple of years ago, fancy 3D cushions cost a fortune. Now, suddenly you can pick ’em up for less than the price of a bottle of wine (okay, a restaurant bottle). They’re the quickest, cheapest way to chic-up a chair or sofa that I know of.
I’ve got my name down for the currently sold-out purple loop felt cushion at Matalan (£10), but TJ Hughes, Debenhams and Next also have some gorgeous designs too. Don’t faff around with pastel shades though – go for the brightest, boldest colours your sofa can handle.
My top picks are (from the top): Mauve felt ripple cushion, £16, Next (also available in pink); Red felt twist cushion, £16, Next (also available in cream); Nia teal felt flower cushion, £7.99, TJ Hughes.
A cushy little number
31 MarHangin’ on the telephone
30 MarSo, if you’re going to go down the retro route, I recommend you invest in a Wild and Wolf Trimphone. My workmates gave me a turquoise one for my birthday, and I was extra excited when I realised it’s exactly the same model Lady Gaga wears as a hat in the video for Telephone. They’re available in red, purple or white for £35.95 at John Lewis (http://www.johnlewis.com/); turquoise for £35 at Debenhams (http://www.debenhams.com/); green for £34.99 at http://www.tch.net/ or visit http://www.retrowow.co.uk/ for the full range of colours, £28.99 each.
Who says cutlery has to be boring?
29 MarShady ladies
28 MarFlamin’ go visit this website!
25 MarTweet yourself to these!
24 MarDo-nut eat them all at once
23 MarThere are two types of people in this world – those who love Krispy Kreme donuts, and those who obviously have no tastebuds. If you’re one of the former, check out these amazing new chocolates, £8.95 from Krispy Kreme booths.
They come in a mini box identical to the donut box, and they’re shaped like little inch-wide donuts. There are six flavours, each ‘inspired’ by a donut flavour (so there’s a coffee one, a chocolate truffle one, a jam-and-cream one, a lemon one…) and not only do they look brilliant, but they taste UNBELIEVABLE.
They’d make a brilliant present, but frankly, if you manage to wrap them up and give them away without wolfing them yourself, you’re a much stronger person than I am…