There's nothing quite as comforting as sitting down for a hot pot of tea
over the winter months, and now you can keep your tea nice and toasty warm with
our adorable new
knitted tea cosies!
Fun and functional, and available in a Colin
the Cat or Sidney
the Sheep design, our charming knitted cosies will brighten up your kitchen
and delight your tea guests!
Swing by Tea
& Coffee Making to find all the tools you need to brew the
perfect cuppa!
Liven up your entryway with "fun new fiber and rubber doormats: –
exclusive to Mighty Ape!
Perfect for indoor or outdoor use, and an essential item for keeping winter
muck outside, our doormats are fanatstic quality and super affordable with
prices starting from only $19.99!
Rubber Doormats in stock;
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Blend and pulse, boil and steam, the Goldair
WonderChef Soup Maker is one kitchen appliance that everyone needs – all
year round!
This SOUP-er duper new device is the perfect bench top cooking solution. You
can concoct chunky winter soups, steam vegetables, or even whizz up a smoothie,
shake or slushy to curb afternoon cravings.
With a 1.7L capacity and digital operation, selecting your desired function
is hassle free. You'll soon be on your way to the perfect no-fuss meal – all
you have to do is sit back and enjoy while the Goldair Wonder Chef Soup Maker
does it all!
Perfect for snacks and meals at home anytime, or even as a great gift for
that person who has everything, the Wonder Chef range from Goldair makes home
cooking easy, and fun!
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We've received several international import shipments this week – jam
packed with fun new Home
& living goodies.
I'd love to ramble on about everything new
that's landed, but you'd be reading for hours. So I've picked my
5 favorite items to share with you today;
- The newest addition to our fantastic Doctor
Who imports range is the Doctor
Who TARDIS Jewellery Box which is super practical and stylish. Just like the
real thing, it's bigger than you might think on the inside – complete with
7 drawers, 3 metal hooks, and a ring tree – there's space to keep your
necklaces, rings, bracelets, and Time Lord watches tidy. This detailed Tardis
depiction also features a handy in-built mirror.
- Family Guy
fans will love this
vibrant set of pint glasses featuring cast favorites Peter, Stewie, Brian,
and Quagmire. Each character is accompanied by their most famous quote from the
show – Peter says “Awww crap!” Stewie says “Victory shall be mine!”
Brian says “Stop yankin' my chain.” and Quagmire says “Giggity giggity
giggity!”.
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We've got tons of new imports arriving in
Home & Living, with more loads to come over the next few months – so,
I thought I'd start putting the spotlight on some of my favorite items from our
new shipments every Friday.
- First up is this adorable Little
Miss Sunshine Tin Tote. I grew up reading the Mr Men stories (I'm sure
lots of you did too), and this little lady always makes me smile! Perfect for
carrying lunch to school or hiding away special treasures, this tin tote is hot
pink and covered in cuteness! Am I too old to take my lunch in this to the
office?
- There's nothing understated about The Muppets, and this
outrageoulsy charming Miss
Piggy Teapot – made from high quality ceramic and imported from the
USA – is definitely an item for those with taste leaning towards the quirky
side! I think Miss Piggy would look great paired with our Kermit
Cookie Jar for a kooky kitchen statement.
- This Bat
& Cat would be just purr-fect at the table of any Batman fan! From the
DC Comics
collection, these ceramic Batman and Catwoman Salt and Pepper Shakers stand
about 10 cms tall and link together via handy hidden magnets. The Caped
Crusader and Feline Fatale are posed in action with excellent detail in the ebb
of Batman's cape and the curve of Cat-woman's figure. We received lots of
Batman collector's items in this shipment – and you can see more of them here.
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With the cooler weather setting in, we've been thinking about how to stay
cozy over the winter months.
Our cute range of Hot Hugs
from Aroma Home
Aromatherapy are primarily designed for little ones, but with their
wonderful warmth and soothing scent they are really suitable for anyone who
loves something warm to snuggle up to in the cold.
Hot Hugs are made from high quality supersoft plush fabric and hold an easy
to remove natural wheat filled heat-able tummy insert. The tummy insert has been
infused with pure essential oils lavender and chamomile for their calming
properties. You simply need to remove the tummy insert and heat in the microwave
for a short time to be able to enjoy a lovely soft warm cuddle.
Available in 6 cuddly
animals, Hot Hugs will fly out the door this winter (if not before!) – so
grab yours today and stay snugly warm!
As working from home is so popular, I thought we should offer up a
little inspiration on creating your perfect workspace, whether that’s at home
or in the corporate jungle.
A little decor can go a long way in lightening up the mood in the
office – it’s always easier to find inspiration in a bold space
that’s a reflection of your individual style, not to mention far more
enjoyable to work this way. Especially for those of you who do work from home,
there really is no reason for your workstation to look sterile and office-y, or
carry a style that is too different to flow with the rest of the house. One of
the best advantages of a home based work place is that you can create a
surrounding that is as colourful and as cosy as you like, so be brave with your
decor and create an inviting and inspiring place to get down to work.
Here are a some of my fave décor picks (all available in Home & Living)
for sprucing up your workspace:
• The coveted Leitmotiv
Z Lamp – simple form and bold colouring – love it.
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With the amazing new ChillFactor™
Ice Cream Maker you can make your very own ice cream treats at home in
minutes – with no mess and no fuss!
The ChillFactor™ Ice Cream Maker works like this:
- Remove the lid from your ChillFactor Ice Cream Maker.
- Place the cone in your freezer for 4–6 hours (or until frozen).
- Ensure the liquid inside the walls of your ChillFactor Ice CreamMaker is
frozen before remvoving the cone from your freezer.
- Using the lid measure, mix your ingredients (cream and toppings such as
chocolate sauce or fruit pieces, a recipe guide is included) inside the lid
& pour into your ChillFactor. Only use ingredients that are chilled
(refrigerated) – using ingredients at room temperature will not give you the
best result.
- Screw the lid back onto the cone
- Shake for a few seconds to ensure all ingredients are mixed
- Remove the lid
- Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze!
In just minutes, you will have a delicious soft serve treat – for
thicker ice cream you just need to squeeze for a longer time.
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For the past several years the vintage look has been trending like
crazy – and this has seen a whole manner of heritage and retro themes adorn
fashion and home design pieces. I love the rustic woodland vibe in particular,
and it does seem that this year – no matter where you look, a touch of the
countryside is making its way indoors. Deer & Stags, Owls, Foxes, Cats,
Birds, and all manner of friendly critters are popping up all over new season
products, in a look that is retro, cosy, and perfect for the home!
The trend for Deer &
Stags is one of my faves for
2014, and we have some gorgeous pieces in stock that are perfect for adding a
touch of this adorable country look to your home;
- Our Deer Wall
Hook, would make a sweet yet functional focal point in any entryway for
hanging coats and such, or why not pop him in the kitchen to watch over your
aprons & oven mitts.
- For a quirky take on the serious stag, our Deer In Glasses
Cushion Covers from Cat Taylor
Design will make a fun and fashionable statement in any space you choose to
pop them in!
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The Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday that is
celebrated all over the world. The Day of the Dead is not in the least bit
morbid as the name would suggest, and it is believed that the celebratory
rituals performed – honouring family and friends that have passed on and
welcoming their return to earth – have been a part of Mexico’s Aztec
culture for more than 3000 years. The image most often associated with this
beautiful timeless ritual, is the skull, which the Aztecs viewed as a powerful
symbol of the circle of life – birth, death, and rebirth.
If you’re as fascinated as I am by Día de los Muertos, or simply skull
obsessed, you must check out these neat new Day of the Dead
skull goodies that have just landed in Home & Living.
- My favorite item from our new Day
of the Dead range is the Skull
Pot Plant – it'd look great on the kitchen bench filled with herbs, but
I think you'll find this spootakular 100% porcelain vase is bound to be a
conversation starter no matter what you decide to pop inside!
- These on-trend skull
candles would fit right in on any Día de los Muertos altar – but they'd
look pretty darn cool anywhere else too!
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