Spring into your kitchen
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Kitchen with exposed beams
As staying in is the new going out - we\'ve decided it\'s time to bring a little spring in to our homes, and this fabulous selection of pretty and practical accessories is guaranteed to add glamour to any kitchen.
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By Alyson Walsh
Wear your stripes
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Woman wearing a striped apron from Toast
We love this classic striped apron, it\'s good enough to wear when guests come round, soaks up spillages....
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Ticking stripe apron, £22, Toast www.toast.co.uk
Matching tea towels
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Striped tea towels
And matches the tea towels!
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Striped linen tea towels, £6.50 for two, www.notonthehighstreet.com
Scandinavian chic
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Blue rubber washin up bowl and brush
Those Scandinavians know a thing or two about design - even their washing-up bowls win awards!
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Rubber washing up bowl and beech brush, £38, by Normann Copenhagen at www.bethstevens.co.uk
Glove up
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Red rubber gloves from Cancer Research UK
For the well-dressed, washer upper...
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Rubber gloves, £4, Cancer Research UK www.shoptobeatcancer.org.uk
Spot on
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Spot tablecloth from Cath Kidston
It\'s a fact. Cotton tablecloths may look nice but those red wine stains are hard to shift. Which is why we like this wipe clean cover-up from Cath Kidston.
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Spot tablecloth, £50, Cath Kidston www.cathkidston.co.uk
Made in England
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Made in England tea towel
Did you know that in America this little item is known as a dishtowel? Well, this one\'s made in England and so we\'ll be calling it a tea towel, thank you very much.
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Cotton tea towel, £9.99, www.pedlars.co.uk
Cosy breakfasts
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Egg and tea cosy
This season, all the best kitchen crockery will be wearing cable knits.
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Cable knit egg tea cosy, £35 and egg cosy, £10.50, www.notonthehighstreet.com
Stylish storage
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Three metal canisters from Garden Trading
Half empty packets are not a good look. De-clutter shelves and cupboards by splashing out on some glossy metal canisters.
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Canisters, £28 each, Garden Trading www.gardentrading.co.uk
Greek style
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Ceramic jar from Toast
Or opt for a gorgeous hand-thrown Greek pot. Guaranteed to smarten up any kitchen.
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Ceramic storage jar, £39, Toast www.toast.co.uk
Peg pal
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Peg bag from Toast
Introduce a touch of retro style with this cute cotton peg bag.
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Madras check cotton peg bag, £10, Toast www.toast.co.uk
Posh pinnie
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Red apron with bows
Want to make an impact in the kitchen? We recommend the aptly named ‘posh pinnie.\'
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Posh pinnie, £42, www.notonthehighstreet.com
Cute mitt
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Cath Kidston oven mitt
Complete the look with this cute, quilted and machine washable oven glove.
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Oven mitt, £9, Cath Kidston www.cathkidston.co.uk
1940s charm
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1940s bread bin from Pedlars
Based on a 1940s design, this heavy-duty bread bin is made to last - and big enough for biscuits and crackers too.
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Wesco bread bin, £96, Pedlars www.pedlars.co.uk
Grow your own
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Herb garden from Garden Trading
Impress dinner guests by growing your own herbs - or simply use these pots to store cutlery and napkins.
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Herb pots on tray, £18, Garden Trading www.gardentrading.co.uk
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