Quaint and colourful: Country-style home buys

Cheeful goodies that are just right for your home and garden this summer

 

 

 

Emma Mason sells British prints, books and stationery. This Boy and Net greetings card by Robert Tavener is one of six seaside lithographs by the artist; £1.75 each or £10 for a set of six of your choice (01323 413555; www.emmamason.co.uk).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Made from hand-painted wood and metal, this colourful, freestanding beach-hut sculpture from Buy the Sea evokes memories of blustery days on the beach, £10 (01460 258970; www.buythesea.co.uk).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Katy Potts sources vintage English china from floral teasets to unique toast racks. This 1950s Cyril cup and saucer costs £10, or £40 for a set of four (07793 361096; www.katypottsteafortwo.co.uk).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Made from strong canvas and sturdy wooden poles, this windbreaker from Tree House Blue's summer collection also comes in a bright red colourway, £63.95 (01737 814890; www.treehouseblue.co.uk).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brighten your home with this cheery, practical Mono Boat Blue oilcloth from Cath Kidston's latest range, £18/m (0845 026 2440; www.cathkidston.co.uk).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add a nautical feel to your table with this dishwasher-safe, bistro cutlery from Pretty Practicals. A set includes a knife, fork, dessert spoon and teaspoon, £9.65 (01597 811321; www.prettypracticals.co.uk).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These jolly paper boats by Jurianne Matter are great fun to make. Each pack contains eight sheets of patterned paper and easy-to-follow instructions, £10.50 (0845 259 1359; www.notonthehighstreet.com).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handmade by a women's co-operative in the North Karnataka region of India, these distinctive laundry baskets from Luma measure from 49cm high. Prices start at £75 (020 8748 2264; www.lumadirect.com)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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