A very cool bookmark for a very cool dad!  This vintage feel monochrome bookmark in our funky 'Daddy Cool' design is the perfect gift for a book-loving dad this Fathers' Day, especially if you give it with a copy of a well chosen book.  Finished with a black and white ribbon, it's reassuringly masculine yet t...more

Made from thick brown parcel paper and fastened shut with a length of string, this cool notebook in the shape of a parcel tag really pulls out all the stops!  Reassuringly masculine with a rough and ready 'no frills' feel, it's a great gift idea for a busy dad on Fathers Day that'll always come in hand...more

Music plays a huge part in most peoples' personal histories - remembering what song was top of the charts when you graduated from school, had your first date, or went on holiday with friends always brings back great memories, and provides a real 'soundtrack to your life'.
These fantastic single cover frames allow you to frame favourite 7" single covers or display the actual vinyl record, creat...more

We're pretty sure the name 'potting shed' was just a misprint from the beginning - 'pottering' is the main activity carried out in all the sheds we know of! A great gift for anyone with a particular talent for pottering.......
In metal. H: 20.5cm x W:20.5cm.

A classy finishing touch to your Fathers Day wrapping that shows you've gone the extra mile to make his gift extra special.  

Made from sturdy brown card with 'Special Dad' wording and 'To.....  From.....' on the reverse.

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A great way to add a special finishing touch to any gift.

Dimensions: 7.5cm x 4cm

Front: WITH LOVE

Back: To: (&) From:

At the end of a long chilly winter, there's nothing quite so uplifting as a gorgeous bunch of bright spring flowers, and these beautiul little daisy bunches will add a splash of spring cheer to any room of the home!  

Display in a small vase, jug or glass and they're a great way t...more

A wonderful finishing touch to a wedding gift that makes a special keepsake of the big day for the happy couple.

In chunky ivory painted wood with lovebird design and 'happily ever after' lettering in gold.

Whether you live by the sea, in a remote counrty retreat or even in the outer hebrides, now everyone can have a taste of the big smoke in their very own home with one of these fantastic miniature road signs! Convincing reproductions of some of the most iconic raod signs in London, they lend a subtley retro feel to any room of the home.

Dimensions: 10 cm x 20 cm

Make a cake or buy one and wow your guests with this great cake stand. It has a reversible top so you can choose from a strawberry design or a very royal queens head.

Made from card, folds flat so easy to store!


Diameter: 27cm (10 inches)

A beautiful finishing touch for a wedding gift that provides a lovely keepsake of the big day for a wedding album or memory box.

In white painted wood with silver illustration and lettering 'To Have And To Hold'.

Dimensions: (w) 9cm...more

A wonderful finishing touch to a wedding gift that makes a special keepsake of the big day for the happy couple.

In chunky ivory painted wood with lovebird design and 'to have and to hold' lettering in gold.

These gorgeous felt butterfly decorations are guaranteed to add a splash of spring cheer to your home this Easter.  

In bright, fresh spring colours they're great for hanging on wall hooks, door knobs, or even on house plants or artificial flower arrangements, and they're also a lovel...more

Everyone needs one of these in their lives.  Never has drinking a glass of lemonade been so much fun!

Perfect for parties, hen nights, stocking fillers, or just for a laugh!

Create the perfect table setting with our Tiny Feet dummy and star confetti.  Perfect for baby showers and christening parties.

14g pack.

Perfect for weddings, christenings, birthdays, engagements,?graduations........ our range of beautiful floral party accessories bring a sophisticated twist to a traditionally child-dominated domain. From plates to party poppers, this range brings together everything you need for the perfect party tea - just add a pile of food and a couple of glasses of fizz and you're all set for the party of the ...more

Assorted collectable rubbers.

4 designs to choose

box size 4.5 x 4cm

If you're tired of gran trying to slip a couple of the green meanies onto your plate while you're not looking, then this is the Christmas accessory for you!
A fantastic handmade badge, perfect as a stocking filler or a bit of fun
on the big day.

Diameter 3 cm.

These gorgeous glass bunny decorations are a great way to bring a little spring cheer to your home this Easter.  Hang from indoor plants or artificial flowers for a 'Easter Tree' effect or use them to decorate trees and shrubs in the garden for an Easter Day egg hunt or garden party.  They're also a lovely way to...more

Cheerful, modern and great for young kids, this chubby little robin tree decoration has a little jingle bell inside his generous tum, taking a festive tinkle with him wherever he goes!

Dimensions: (h) 9.5 x (w) 7.5 x (d) 7.5 cm

A beautiful keepsake token for a bride and groom on their wedding day, this wooden 'Just Married' heart decoration makes a lovely finishing touch to the wrapping of a wedding present, and it's also a nice non-tacky way to decorate the couple's car, or the door of their hotel room.

Dimensions:
Height 10cm x Width 10cm x Depth 0.5cm

A beautiful East of India 'Thank You For Being Our Bridesmaid' card which is cream card and envelope.

Measures approx 11cm wide and 15.5cm high and comes with envelope.

We have chickens at The Contemporary Home so we just love anything to do with them! When we saw them we just had to sell them. A lovely addition to any home or an unusual gift for a chicken made friend of relative!

Set of two egg sized salt and pepper

Whether you use these tags to finish off a gift or to label homemade jars of lovely things, they're a great way to add a little something extra to your presentation.

Pack of six strung with old fashioned string and tied together with a pretty ribbon.

11cm x 6cm

These cute little tea light holders will look great on the Christmas table, window sill or mantel piece. Made of metal with a silver-effect finish, they are fun and stylish at the same time. We've also got a similiar Christmas tree design if you'd like to mix and match them.

Height 11.5cm, Width 12cm.

A beautiful keepsake token for a bride and groom on their wedding day, this wooden 'Just Married' heart decoration makes a lovely finishing touch to the wrapping of a wedding present, and it's also a nice non-tacky way to decorate the couple's car, or the door of their hotel room.

Dimensions:
Height 10cm x Width 10cm x Depth 0.5cm

6 different word designs, Ho Ho Ho, Merry, Cheer, Joy, Jolly and Love. Making your baking even more delicious!

Each pack contains 10 sticks that are 7.5cm high.

A wonderful way to decorate your home at Easter time, or a gorgeous country kitchen style accessory that will add a splash of spring cheer to wall hooks, fireplaces, or dresser and cupboard doors.

In fabric, available in four different designs and f...more

Perfect for garden parties, lazy picnics, tea parties or barbeques, our Regency design napkins add an elegant finishing touch to any occasion.

Decorated with our gorgeous vintage style Regency design, these handy paper napkins are an absolute essential for stylish summer entertaining. ...more

Cute and cheerful, these little egg cosies are both adorable to look at and essential for keeping your eggs nice and warm while your soldiers are in the toaster!

With simple detail and big, visible stitching these gorgeous egg cosies have a lovely home-made quality and make great Easter gifts - es...more

A sweet and practical end of term gift for a teacher that they'll be able to use every day.  A lovely daily reminder of how appreciated they are!

Dimensions:

Contains 5 chalks.

If your friends and family keep moving house and your address book is full of deleted entries, here at last is the answer.

Our new address book is a handy handbag size (10.5cm x 14.5cm), with easy-to-use alphabetical tab sections, comes with a set of matching labels so you can make changes easily and neatly. Voila - no more scribbled out sections!

A beautiful little lantern decorated with metal daisies. Perfect for hanging in the garden during summer barbeques and garden parties, or to brighten up any room of the home. A great table centerpiece for a romantic meal for two al fresco!

Dimensions:
Width: 8cm (at widest point)
Height 11 cm (18 cm with handle)
Dimensions:
Width: 8cm (at widest point)
Height 11 cm...more

Finish home baked cakes to perfection or add a personal touch to shop-bought treats with these tiny flags in pretty pink and blue floral design.  They're also a lovely way to decorate an eton mess or a bowl of ice-cream, and kids will love collecting them up afterwards - to save for sand castles, perhaps?

Perfect for weddings, christenings, birthdays, engagements, graduations........ our range of beautiful floral party accessories bring a sophisticated twist to a traditionally child-dominated domain. From plates to party poppers, this range brings together everything you need for the perfect party tea - just add a pile of...more

For anyone who's a bit handy with a needle and thread, this range of storage tins are a great way to keep your sewing bits and bobs tidy and close-to-hand, and, with matte black painted finish and white lettering, they're also a great way to acessorise a shelf, windowsill or mantelpiece.
Finished so the grain created by the brushstrokes can be clearly seen, they have a lovely back-to-basics qu...more

It's Diamond Jubilee year and our stylishly modern Queen Elizabeth II linen tea towel commemorates the day in a style that's fit for the 21st century royalist!  

A great accessory for a jubilee party that makes a fabulous and funky ...more

Great as table decorations or an alternative to placecards, these little chalkboards can be personalised any way you choose, and re-used again and again.

Dimensions:-

Chalkboard including frame - 11.5 cm x 11.5 cm

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Perfect for weddings, christenings, birthdays, engagements,?graduations........ our range of beautiful floral party accessories bring a sophisticated twist to a traditionally child-dominated domain. From plates to party poppers, this range brings together everything you need for the perfect party tea - just add a pile of food and a couple of glasses of fizz and you're all set for the party of the ...more