Mad Hatter's Tea Party? Or Just a Light Lunch with Friends?

Mad Hatter: Would you like a little more tea? 
Alice: Well, I haven't had any yet, so I can't very well take more.
March Hare: Ah, you mean you can't very well take less. 
Mad Hatter: Yes. You can always take more than nothing!



Hosting a tea party? You don't have to be bonkers (but sometimes it helps!). Simply having your closest friends  round for a long afternoon lunch can escalate into something resembling a Lewis Carroll classic. What starts off chatty and light soon becomes memorable & fun. Simply popping on some wipe clean fabric floral cloth, stacking the cake stand high with treat & sandwiches, pretty napkins to hand & making sure the tea pot stays full (with gin!) and away you go. Memories will be made, laughs will be had and diet's (usually having been discussed for a good first hour) will be well and truly out the window (until tomorrow that is!) 

Vintage Tins for Shabby Chic Style Kitchen

Just a little preview at our latest collection of fun kitsch kitchen wares. Pastel colours of muted tones,  pinks, blues, greens & creams with quirky writing, dots & birds..... perfectly retro in a fun kitchen......


A selection of tea coffee & sugar tins, spice tins & cake, biscuit & sweets storage tins... ohhh retro heaven! 

Cath Kidston, Emma Bridgewater, William Morris...

 Ohhh all these designer classic's in a paper napkin! But not just any paper napkin for Emma Bridgewater, Cath Kidston or William Morris, of course only a high quality, 100% recycled, 100% biodegradable, 3 ply (can you feel the quality so far?) paper napkin in packs of 20 and all for the bargain price of (wait for it) £4.00!!!! Bring classic fun, vintage nostalgia & designer oh la la to any party, lunch or afternoon tea! All that in a napkin. Could you ask for any more? 

set the tone... wedding decorations

Set the tone for your wedding with these beautiful hearts and love candle holders. These hearts and love cream tin tea lights are perfect for a shabby chic country wedding, while this heavy glass holder with heart shaped rope candle holder is fabulous if your planning a beach themed event. Also worth a mention is these beautiful confetti's. Love hearts and shabby chic butterflies.... stunning. 

Wedding Gift Ideas

Found this poem and was inspired...... thought I'd share xx
May All Good Things Be Yours

Your happiness begins
With your wonderful wedding day.
You’ll share everything together;
Through it all, your love will stay.

Congratulations to you,
As you begin your happy life.
May all good things be yours,
As new husband and new wife.

By Joanna Fuchs


Wedding Day of your best friend? 
Family finally ready to tie the knot? 
Have a look at some of the gift inspiration we have that I am sure they will love. (for all budgets!)

Simply I Love This! French Olive Memo Notice Board

Just got to share this and show you all!! This weeks item of the week - French Olive Memo Notice Board. I know with it's classic looks, stylish fabric & fun ribbon it's set to be a Country Home Interiors classic.

Mother's Day Inspiration

Treat your mum this Mother's Day with a great gift she will love. Check out our stitched heart collection or pretty mirrors and Thomas Kent Clock's. As a special gift from us for orders over £30.00 we will give you £5.00 off when you use the code 'mumsthebest'  

2012 Competition Time - Rustic Heart

To welcome in the New Year (and to get you in the mood for valentine's thats little over a month away) we thought our first Competition of 2012 should bring a little love to your heart (or door) with this rustic country style twig heart.  Its such a lovely wall decoration that looks lovely on its own or glammed up with some light or foliage for seasonal decoration.

How to Enter:

So how do you go about getting your hands on such a lovely item? Simply 'like' us on facebook. Yes it's that simple (and don't worry if you already do you are naturally in the running for this little beauty).

So its easy, simply click the facebook button below and 'like' us (why wouldn't you?)

Competition Closes:
We will choose (at random) the winner at midnight (twit twoo) on the 22nd January and email the winner in their inbox for delivery details. Simple & easy.  

Hello & Welcome to 2012.

What an exciting New Year ahead! With the Queens Diamond Jubilee & the Olympics we think 2012 will be an exciting time for the us all.

As we are busy buying new ranges for the year ahead (with all thats going on we think you will want to be ready to entertain at a moments notice!). Focusing on the key trends for 2012 we take inspiration from multiple sources from key paint trends for the home, fashion catwalks & new design inspiration.

Key Colours 2012 

Thinking beyond traditional colour groupings like ‘pastels’ or ‘brights’ or ‘neons’ or ‘neutrals. The strongest palette is a new direction, which cleverly blends pastel shades with bubblegum pink and acidic chlorophyl brights. Grey still underpins strong colour and we will see grey as being a key backdrop to brights through 2012.

Customers are now increasingly sophisticated with colour in the home. This will result in a  return to clever colour combinations expressed through paint replacing our obsession with wallpaper, which can give the desired effect in terms of drama and personality in the home, yet is more permanent and harder to update than paint. Ongoing post-recessional mood means homeowners will be staying put instead of moving house, which will encourage thinking more cleverly about creating space, storage and a unique hard-wearing yet characterful style at home.

Sale Sale Sale Time

Check out our sale simply click the sale picture above (lots of lovely things so grab a bargain or two)

Christmas Deliveries Information

In order to get your Christmas presents on time we strongly advise all our lovely festive customers that they place there orders by midnight (twit twoo) on the 21st December for standard post. Priority post can still be guaranteed for all orders placed before midday on the 22nd December.
Remember all items require a signature so please make sure you give us a postal address where someone will be available (maybe work or a neighbour)...

10% off online......

10% off all online products when using the promotion code 'countrychic' come an have a look for some country style gifts for mum!!! www.countrylivinginteriors.co.uk

Mirror Mirror On the Wall (perfect gift for a princess)

Mirror mirror on the wall

A cream heart mirror is good for all!

This is such a delighful mirror that no one can resist.

Hang it on your wall for that last minute cheeky peek before you leave the house.

Show yourself some love!

Cream Oval French Provence Mirror!

Little Description (just to remind you of it's loveliness!!)

A distressed cream oval mirror with a rustic cream painted wood framed bevelled mirror.

This is a subtle mirror that is a really good size and works well in halls, bedrooms or bathrooms.

It really is a very versatile mirror

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 Cream Oval French Provence Cherub Mirror!

A distressed cream oval mirror with a rustic cream painted wood framed bevelled mirror & stunning cherubs.

This is a subtle mirror that is a really good size and works well in halls, bedrooms or bathrooms.
It really is a very versatile mirror 

 

Diamond Oval Mirror

Wall mount or stand free this mirror is perfect for the glamourous lady in your life.

 

 

 

Pretty in Pink

Pink & cream spotty handpainted mirror with a heart cut out. Lovely in a bedroom, bathroom or hallway.

Makes a really lovely gift for girls of all ages.