I can never say the words “fruit basket” with out cracking a smile , but to have the words trolley and fruit basket in one sentence and I think I may  need to lie down. The comedy aside this item is fantastic something a little different to put your fruit in, kids will love this too. Dwell.co.uk has a lot of fantastic things on their site and it is better known for furniture but there are a lot of good looking accessories too and this is just one.

Made from chrome wire to resemble a shopping trolley it even has it’s own wheels , not sure if you could take it down the supermarket though you may get strange looks. Next time you want to do some fruit shopping this will be your ideal companion.

It is always nice to have something unique in your home, although high street homewares are the staple for most people it’s always nice to look around for something a little different to add some chic to your home.

What better way to do this than combine artistic creation with a practical item just like this double candlestick made from copper and steel. From the art of metal the flutes are held to the base with an elegant metal stem. This would make a great addition to a room adding some artistic spirit to the decor.

There was a time when the humble rocking chair was made out of wood and was the domain of the grandfather of the family, life went on whist he quietly sat and contemplated a youth gone by a long time ago. There was also a time when the furniture and homeware was only sold by the specialist store and not by supermarkets.

This leather rocker (notice NOT rocking chair) changes all the misconceptions, firstly it is made out of trendy leather and it sits on the floor , not some wodden frame. Secondly I found it being sold by ASDA and not some specialist chair store, the world is changing everyone is selling homeware.

This chair will serve it purpose it is relatively cheap it is trendy and you could easily see a 20 something sitting on it playing video games into the early hours. A great little item from ASDA.

Hygiene in and around the dinner table is of utmost importance, however always keeping things clean and tidy isn’t easy.  Toothpicks have always been a fiddly affair who can forget the famous scene from Rain Man and Dustin Hoffman counting the toothpicks.

This toothpick dispenser not only looks pretty nice, it will also help dispense toothpicks for you. One push of the black sides pops another toothpick into the outstretched arms of the man inside.  It’s clean, it’s tidy and it can hold 50 toothpicks what else do you want for £19.95, well done designerbox for putting this on your site.

Inspired by Africa and a trip to beautiful Nowhere designer Bridget West has created a stunning range of products at Pieces of You. Using an ethical eco-friendly design philosophy her products are appealing beyond just their looks.

This cushion made from ‘unloved’ textiles really stands out mainly due to the streak of orange embroidery running through the middle, the button just add the right amount of handcrafted feel. Even by looking at the photo you can tell this is not a machine produced item.

Getting the correct mix of new and old , contemporary and traditional is the holy grail of all types of design , Homeware is no different.  Hannah Tofalos has got the mix correct with her range of ceramic homeware / tableware products. Handmade from bone china her range of egg cups epitomises her  products, using ceramic transfers the simple shapes of her designs are brought to life with eye catching patterns. Her products not only look good but they offer a versatile solution to the modern home, the egg cups are stackable saving space as well as looking good.

Recently a friend of mine was redecorating his hallway and was actually in a dilemma whether to strip the existing wallpaper and paint or choose more wallpaper. Wallpaper doesn’t seem fashionable anymore, however, with Farrow and Ball on the case wallpapering has once again become a fad!

Farrow & Ball claims to be the last remaining traditional paint and wallpaper manufacturer in Britain. The palette of unrivaled paint colours and wallpaper are made to time old traditional methods on site at their factory in Dorset. Keeping up with the times, their products are environmentally friendly

What could be more quintessential more British than tea? Well the answer lies in tea cosies and these tea cozies are designed to slip over your tea pot to help keep its contents warm. The Conron Shop has five colours available.

Slightly controversial post, well for me at least. Is art that you put on your walls Homeware or not, I have yet to come to a solid conclusion but I don’t think it matters for this piece. So Very Unique claim to create Bespoke, affordable and uniquely made pieces for beautiful interiors. No one would argue that this Butterfly art is all of the things the makes claim to be. Handcrafted using 100% silk and paper butterflies it is still affordable at £45.00 a lot cheaper than some woman called Mona Lisa on a canvas. Who said you had to spend big to get a masterpiece?

Retro is the in thing you could say it’s the future or in a manner of speaking Back to the future (you see what I did there?). Being serious for a moment there is something about retro homewares which really makes them fit into todays homes. Maybe it’s the simplicity of the designs , maybe it is the boldness of the colours that add a little zing to a clean open living space, whatever it is every home should have a little Retro zing.

This handmade retro lampshade uses a Japanese floral pattern to bring it to life. From the people at Hunkydoryhome this is just one of many fantastic items on the site, and they are all handmade to order hence you get a unique item everytime.