Create a Country Kitchen

Create a Country Style Kitchen

As the focal point and often the busiest room in the home the kitchen is a room that inspires an abundance of activity. Homework on the dining table, coffee and a slice of cake in the afternoon with a friend, family meals... its often the first place the family heads in the morning and the last place they visit at night. At Touches we think of all these things when we are sourcing new products. The idea that they will be used daily and often is at the forefront of our minds when we are buying. Its no good if a product simply looks good. It also needs to be functional and practical in its use.

We have therefore gathered (and continue to) good, practical home interiors for the kitchen.

Coated Cloth that can be cut to any size, wipe clean, wash on 40, cool iron. perfect for protecting the table, making blinds, covering seats.........

Tea Coffee Sugar Canisters, Jars & Trugs

Tea Coffee Sugar Trug, made from strong oak trug holder and cream aged ceramic canisters with air tight lids.

Tea Coffee Sugar Country Canisters, made from a creamy white ceramic with acorn shaped air tight lids and a wooden base.

Salt & Pepper Cruets & Oil & Vinegar Condiment Sets

Salt & Pepper Set, set in an oak base to compliment the Coffee Sugar & Tea Trug.

Tall Salt & Pepper Set, cream

set with ceramic birds on the front, set in a wooden base with a tree stem holder for easy moving.

Traditional French Style Salt & Pepper Set, white ceramic set with black french script traditional writing.

White Metal Fretwork Salt & Pepper Set, glass salt & pepper set in a metal fretwork holder.

Rattan Condiment Set, a set of salt, pepper, oil & vinegar holder in a rattan base with a strong rattan handle for easy moving.

White Metal Fretwork Style Oil & Vinegar Set, glass oil & vinegar set in a metal fretwork holder, matches with the salt & pepper set.

White Spun Ceramic Sugar Pot with Spoon, made from porcelain and spun to create rides throughout. Comes with a ceramic sugar spoon.

White Ridge Pouring/Milk Jug, with vertical lines worked into the porcelain, perfect for adding with the sugar pot for tea and coffee with friends.

Bird Cake Stand, painted distressed cream metal stand with a subtle bird sitting proudly on the top and removable pressed glass plate. perfect for cakes, sandwiches and afternoon treats.

Boozy Floozy, Domestic Goddess or Domestically Challenged??

Boozy Floozy

Domestic Goddess

Domestically Challenged

Which are you? Domestic Goddess, Boozy Floozy or Domestically Challenged! Do you know a friend these descriptions were simply made for? Then check out these great gift aprons. Let everyone know what sort of domestic goddess you/they are (and what to expect!) Brilliantly humorous that never fail to raise a smile x

these are a few of my favourite things.......tealights

One of my favourite things is a room twinkling with tea lights. small, delicate, flickering candles can create the perfect ambiance, atmosphere & romantic tone to any room. My love of tea lights began when I was a teenager,I discovered them spread around the tub in the bathroom (my mum loved to wallow away the evening in the tub full of hot suds and candles, I suspect having five of us it was the only place she could relax!)

Tea lights can create the most perfect of settings by simply changing the holders, from simple and decorative glasses to hanging holders. They can be popped in crystal holders for ultra glamour or shaped holders to fit into specific themes like glass flowers, serene butterflies or smoky vintage chic.

Tea lights are a really good, cheap way to dress a dinner table, decorate a fireplace, light a room and pop round the bath for relaxing. Just don't forget the candles!!

Winter Warmers

"Did you know, draught excluders will put an end to the Autumn chills and save money on heating bills.."

Period Living October 2009.

So don't forget our french style linen dog draught excluder its perfect for slotting into existing furniture and only £15.99 its a steal.

Update on Burts Bees.........

Burts Bees has been a huge success in our Caernarfon store. So much so that we are adding to our range and including new products such as almond butter hand cream, carrot day cream, peppermint leg & foot lotion and honey & milk body lotion. All will be available within the next week so pop in and have a test.

With products such as Shea butter hand creme, head to toe starter kits, hand repair kits, tips 'n' toes hand and feet kits, overnight bee-uty bag's, kissable colour shimmer lip gloss packs and mum & baby TLC gift pack available they are the perfect gift for friends, family or even yourself!!!

ribbon ribbon - tie a bow

ribbon ribbon tie a bow, make a present personal.....

With wedding season in full swing and (shh dare I say it Christmas getting closer) gifts are being bought in preparation. there is nothing more satisfying than handing someone a gift, lovingly wrapped and watching their face as the marvel at how pretty its decorated (and that's before they have opened it up).

A beautifully wrapping of gifts has become almost as important as the gift itself, it can show care and attention to detail. Over at Touches we think little details like this are especially important which is why we have introduced a range of ribbons for every occasion.

Happy Birthday, Thank You, With Love, Spotty, Hearts & Doves are all designs that are included for special occasions. So grab some plain paper in the colour of your choice, use plenty of ribbon and add a traditional parcel tag for a truly inspiring, personal gift. xx

New Products

Thinking of a gift.......... check out our exciting new products

a pink spotty linen dog door stop £19.99
etched glass bedside decanter & water glass £9.99
cream ceramic pouring jug £4.99



cream wooden recipe box £19.99
3 metre reels of ribbon £2.99 each
sugar pot with spoon £5.99

wooden heart door wedge £4.99

traditional linen tape measure £2.99

diamond inspired door handle £9.99

Theres plenty more on our website, so come on & take a peek xx

Flower Lights are Back.......

Flower Lights are back.....

Yes finally flower lights are back in stock, these beautiful lights create a stunning feature in any room.

They can be used permanently, mixed with a few dried flowers or twigs to create a visually stunning effect.

They can be used for occasions such as Christmas or birthdays as an alternative to the traditional fairy lights or invest in the outdoor twig lights and entwine in a bush/tree or along a path to lead family and friends into your cozy home this winter.

These flower and twig lights really are a twinkling treat.

Wish Lists

Close your eyes and dream tight,
your wish may be granted tonight............

In today's world there is so much to choose from when it comes to gifts and taste varies so much that it can be hard for people to make the right choice when it comes to something special. So much so, it's now perfectly acceptable to create a list of things that you would appreciate and send them to people that you know would like to buy you a gift. It means that they don't have to spend time agonising over whether they have got the right gift for you and you aren't left with multiple expensive toasters!

Traditionally this idea of a gift wish list has been confined to weddings, but in recent years it has begun to expand into other special events that people want to celebrate. The wish list can be used for every occasion from birthdays, Christmas, graduation, home warming and of course weddings. The system will be easy to use, you simply add your chosen gifts to your wish list and email them across to everyone you wish to let know what you would like. Its that simple!

So keep your eyes open, Touches is working on creating a new wish list feature that allows you to choose the gifts you want and email them over to family and friends. It's simple, fun and easy, so keep your eyes open, more information will be coming along soon. xx xx

burt's bees

Burt's Bees have come to Touches...........

This lovely company selling earth friendly natural personal care products are now available in our Caernarfon shop and online at http://www.touches-interiors.co.uk/.

With products such as shea butter hand creme, head to toe starter kits, hand repair kits, tips 'n' toes hand and feet kits, overnight bee-uty bag's, kissable colour shimmer lip gloss packs and mum & baby TLC gift pack available they are the perfect gift for friends, family or even yourself!!!

Soooooo.............................

Whats the buzzzz with Burt's Bees?

This is a company that started out at the very beginning with a bee keeper called Burt and some bees! Along with a local waitress they started making candles which lead to them creating a beeswax lip balm to sell alongside. As both were keen environmentalists they decided from the start that they would make a commitment to replace all the chemicals and synthetics found in other skin care products with natural ingredients and find ways of working that showed respect for both their customer's skin and the environment.

Thus with candles and lip balm Burt's Bees was born. the company today has expanded and now sells over 150 products that are all made of 100% natural ingredients.

So keep your eyes peeled from next week for this naturally delicious smelling new range xx

Perfect Memo Note & Key Holders

Just a quick note to draw your attention to the fantastic selection of quality memo, note & key holders we have available in stock at the moment. Never again lose keys, tickets or memos of importance. Really good product, pop in a really handy place! hallway, office, kitchen, bedroom, by the entrance to the house xxx

Looking for Something in Particular?

Looking for Something?

Have you scoured shops and websites looking for particular products but without success? Well as we are entering a period of buying for next season we will be visiting lots of shows where new and old products are shown. So if there is something that you have been looking for then let me know. You never know I might just find it, and if I do I will email you to let you know. xx

So email me your ideas... kati@touches-interiors.co.uk

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