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Wanting: A Funky Kitchen

Amy — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:06:25 +0000

I can’t wait until I have my new place because it means I can finally splash out a bit on some funky kitchen and dining accessories. Guests for dinner will hopefully have the pleasure of playing with these:

A: Educational Mugs from Pedlars, £9.99 (GBP) ea.

B: Yumbrella Bowls, by Benjamin Hubert at Design My World, £49.95 (GBP) ea.

C: Vintage Record Bowl from Not On The High Street.com, £20.00 (GBP)

D: Matroyska Tray and Plates from Pedlars, $14.99 (GBP)

Eco Spring

Amy — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:38:02 +0000

Spring has finally hit the UK, with gorgeous sunny days and plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. What better excuse than to show your love for the environment by wearing gorgeous spring-inspired eco-friendly clothes? Here are some of my favourites:

A: Organic Giraffe Vest by Belle & Dean at Fashion-Conscience.com, £20.00 (GBP)

B: Gabriella Dress by Ciel, £155.00 (GBP)

C: Kuyichi Candy Low Rise Jeans by Kuichi at Equa, £85.00 (GBP)

D: Ribbon Tie Bolero by Enamore, £55.00 (GBP)

E: Amber Skirt by Amana, £99.00 (GBP)

F: Imari Vintage Kimono Shoes by Hetty Rose at The Natural Store, £320.00 (GBP)

G: Necklace by Pippa Small at MADE, £75.00 (GBP)

H: Honey Suckle Earrings by People Tree, £14.00 (GBP)

The Desirable.co.uk Directory of British Online Stores is Now Live!

Amy — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:54:09 +0000

After a good few weeks of work, we are now happy to announce that the first section of the Desirable.co.uk Directory of British Online Stores is now available for your browsing pleasure - that’s right, the Directory section for Women’s Fashion, Jewellery & Accessories is now up and running. The Directory aims to be a comprehensive resource for British brands, designers and stores that have online shopping facilities open to people who reside in the United Kingdom. No where else will you find such a detailed and easy to use directory of solely British online stores.

The first section published, that concerning Women’s Fashion, Jewellery & Accessories, has been split into easy to use categories, such as ‘Department Stores’, ‘Fashion Retailers’, ‘Footwear’, and so on. We’ve also included some great little icons that indicate whether the store has eco-friendly products, whether they ship internationally (a bonus for all our non-British readers!), whether they have plus-size clothes, and whether they have a loyalty program for customers. We hope that whenever you need to find a product or item online, our Directory will be the first place you look.

So, please enjoy our Directory, and if you have any ideas, submissions or feedback, please get in touch!

Loving: Etsy Silversmiths

Amy — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:14:30 +0000

I prefer silver to gold jewellery, so perhaps that’s why I’m so drawn to the fantastically talented silversmiths Etsy has on show:

A: The Crown Ring by Chris Parry on Etsy.com, $110.00 (USD)

B: Lily Diva Necklace by Indigo Rocks on Etsy.com, $30.00 (USD)

C: Stirling Silver Rose Pendant and Chain by Zaira on Etsy.com, $60.00 (USD)

D: Vintage Lace Neckpiece by Jemima Lumley on Etsy.com, $269.00 (USD)

E: Waterlily Silver Pendant by Quercus Silver on Etsy.com, $60.00 (USD)

Loving: Dutch by Design

Amy — Sun, 04 May 2008 16:13:11 +0000

I have a new obsession. It’s Dutch, and it’s gorgeous. It’s the Dutch By Design product range, which I think should basically be used to furnish my entire house. In all honesty, how have I managed to live without the following items?

A: Bookend, £17.50 (GBP)

B: Cheeseboard, £9.95 (GBP)

C: Dish Bunny, £14.50 (GBP)

D: Gypsy Chandelier, £89.50 (GBP)

All from Dutch By Design.

Loopy Necklaces at Tatty Devine

Amy — Sat, 03 May 2008 14:18:32 +0000

I’ve only recently come across Tatty Devine Boutique and I can honestly say I’m hooked on the designs they have for sale. Check out these awesome and completely out-there necklaces:

A: Dinosaur Necklace, £96.00 (GBP)

B: Horse & Carriage Necklace, £54.00 (GBP)

C: Trapeze Necklace, £42.00 (GBP)

D: Ooooohhhh Necklace, £46.00 (GBP)

All at Tatty Devine Boutique.

What is the plural for ‘moose’?

Amy — Fri, 02 May 2008 12:20:53 +0000

I’ve been having this debate with my boyfriend about whether the plural for ‘moose’ is ‘moose’ - rather like ’sheep’ singular and ’sheep’ plural. We’re both too lazy to look it up in the dictionary.

A: Porcelain Moose Decoration by Sarah J Miller at Not On the High Street, £9.00 (GBP)

B: Little Deer Cotton Bags by Paper Alligator at Not On the High Street, £8.00 (GBP)

C: Antlers Petite Pendant by Tatty Devine, £23.00 (GBP)

D: Fauna Curious Deer Brooch by Paraphernalia at Etsy.com, $23.00 (USD)

E: Deer Head Print Tee by TopShop, £16.00 (GBP)

F: Moose Necklace by Sunshine City Lassie at Etsy.com, $10.00 (USD)

War & Peace

Amy — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:13:12 +0000

It’s hard to know which is war and which is peace these days, so I’ve decided to stick to the clichés:

A: Massive Gun Pendant in Pink by Cat & Bang Jewellery, £16.00 (GBP)

B: Short Sleeve Military Jacket by TopShop, £45.00 (GBP)

C: Military Pocket Cap by Monsoon, £12.00 (GBP)

D: Flower Power Necklace by FindersKeeper at Etsy.com, $22.00 (USD)

E: Smile and the World Smiles With You Fair Trade T-shirt by Assisi at People Tree, £20.00 (GBP)

F: Peace - Plaster Wall Word by Kuber at Etsy.com, $25.00 (USD)

Oh La La! French-Inspired Jewellery

admin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:16:50 +0000

Okay, okay, I know I only just got back from Italy but a girl can dream right? I have my sights set on France - perhaps some French-inspired jewellery will do the trick instead:

A: Eiffel Tower Necklace from Lovely Lovely, £15.00 (GBP)

B: Eiffel Tower Earrings by Fincara at Etsy.com, $2.75 (USD)

C: Champagne Necklace by My Lavaliere at Etsy.com, $18.00 (USD)

D: Oui et Non Vintage Earrings by Jewelry By Tara at Etsy.com, $7.00 (USD)

What I Bought in Italy

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:24:17 +0000

I’m back from Italy and yes, Desirable.co.uk will return to it’s usual broadcast as of tomorrow (daily updates, yay!). In the meantime, here is what I’ve purchased for myself over the last two weeks (not to mention the presents I’ve bought for other people).

Ceramic Tile Featuring Capri, approx $10 (EU)

Brown & Rainbow Scarf with Silver Threads, $5 (EU)

Brown Wool & Lapin Shawl, $20 (EU)

Ceramic Donkey from Amalfi, $2.50 (EU)