Archive for June, 2012

Swanky Star Product : Cath Kidston White Spray Fabric Kindle Cover

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

With all us girls going mad for the best seller, Fifty Shades of grey, today’s Swanky Star Product is taken from our collection of Kindle Covers.

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Swanky Star Product – Orange Blossom Massage Candle

Monday, June 25th, 2012

Wow! What a fantastic weekend us Swanky Girls have had. Celebrating Emma’s birthday, we went off for a spa weekend for pampering and much needed R&R. It was amazing and despite Emma becoming a year older we came back feeling ten years younger! So continuing the theme of relaxation this Orange Blossom Massage Candle. is our gorgeous smelling Swanky Star Product of the day. (more…)

Swanky Star Product : Wine O’clock Clock

Friday, June 22nd, 2012

As the week draws to a close and we look forward to the weekend, there’s only one question on the lips of most of us. Is it wine o’clock yet? Well according today’s Swanky Star Product it is! This Wine O’clock Clock is, understandably, one of our biggest sellers on Swanky Maison.

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Swanky Star Product – Cupcake Mugs

Thursday, June 21st, 2012

I don’t know what it’s like where you are but it’s absolutely miserable here in Harrogate. The rain is pouring down and bouncing off the ground, it’s dark and it’s cold. There’s only one thing to do on a day like today, stay indoors and have a brew! So our Swanky Star Products today are these cheery Cupcake Mugs. (more…)

Swanky Star Product – Personalised Friendship Bracelet

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

Cath and I are looking forward to a fabulous girlie weekend away at Hoar Cross Hall Spa in celebration of my birthday (the big one!). Planning a getting together with old friends  has reminded us just how important good friends are. So today’s Swanky Star Product is this personalised friendship bracelet.

Part of the Emma Hadley Jewellery collection available on Swanky Maison, this personalised friendship Bracelet (£48) is made with a double leather wrap that comes, in a choice of colours and to fit all sizes, and features two semi-precious gemstones of your choice and a silver ring that can be personalised with initials, dates or words of your choice.

Infinity Personalised Friendship Bracelet

Personalised Friendship Bracelet Colours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personalised Friendship BraceletSemi-Precious Gemstone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rings are a symbol of unity and eternity, without beginning or end, and so this gorgeous personalised infinity friendship bracelet makes a lovely unique gift for a special friend to show how much you care and appreciate them.

Click here to see the full collection of our personalised friendship bracelets.

Seaside and Beach Inspired Home Accessories

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012

Well the sun briefly made an appearance here today so we’re officially embracing summer. If summer won’t come to you never fear, Swanky Maison has a whole host of summer sizzlers and coastal themed goodies amongst the home accessories section to cheer you up.

On sunny days making decisions can prove too taxing but with this Beach or Pub Sign either option is good! For just £19.50 this handmade recycled driftwood sign is a winner! Match it up with a large Driftwood Heart (£56.50) and this Driftwood and Whitewashed Timber Clock (£50) to complete the idyllic look for your home or garden.

Beach or Pub Driftwood Sign

Driftwood Heart

Driftwood and Timber Wall Clock

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have a wide range of beach and summer themed signs, plaques and shelf blocks all of which are perfect for lifting your spirits and livening up your home. These shown below are very popular at just £24.50 for a large hand painted plaque.

gone to beach sign

heaven is closer at the beach plaque

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If it’s the beach you like then perhaps you should adorn your home with a seaside theme. Dress up your sofa with these great seaside cushions covers (£32.50 a pair) and keep your tea warm with a matching tea cosy (£18) – great home accessories for a sunny conservatory, kitchen or living room.

british seaside cushion covers

british seaside tea cosy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top off the design with these seaside inspired glass coasters (£20), tea light holders (£26) and clock (£42). Bright, cheerful and summery, whatever the weather!

seaside coaster

seaside glass candle

Seaside Glass Clock

 

 

 

 

 

No British seaside view is complete without some beach huts dotted about. We have Beach Hut Prints (£12.95), Beach Hut Cushions (£65)and even Beach Hut Wash bags (£20) to complete your summer theme.

Beach Hut Cushion

Beach Hut Wash BagsBeach Hut Print

 

 

 

 

 

So whether we get a proper summer this year or not, www.swankymaison.com has all you need to pretend!

Product of the Week – Porcelain Tea Lights

Monday, June 18th, 2012

Whether you’re dining alfresco, enjoying a rare show of summer or eating inside sheltering for the never ending rain, these handmade porcelain tea lights will create a lovely atmosphere at any dinner party or romantic dinner for two.

Selected as this week’s star product, these gorgeous porcelain tea lights throw an enchanting light on any occasion. They are part of a collection from award winning, ceramic designer-maker, Annette Bugansky and available from Swanky Maison for £23.50 each.

Porcelain Tea Light Holders

Porcelain Tea Light Holders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annette takes inspiration from the soft and textured nature of fabrics, translating this into tactile designs made from porcelain. Featuring a cosy knitted design on the outside, contrasting with a shining glaze on the inside, these tea light holders emit a soft glow and a warm light when lit -the perfect mantelpiece or table accessory.

Porcelain Tea Light Holders

Also available in the Annette Bugansky collection are jugs, bowls, cups and vases, all created in the same unique style. Every piece is handmade and original.

Visit www.swankymaison.com to see the full range of unique gifts and home accessories and look for the Tea Light Holders section under Home and Garden to find this particular product.

Personalised Jewellery

Friday, June 15th, 2012

If you’re considering buying personalised jewellery, either for yourself or as a gift for someone special, we’d like to recommend that you browse the range of personalised jewellery on Swanky Maison.  You’ll find a delightful range of jewellery, from beautiful fingerprint key rings, cufflinks, pendants and charms, which can be inscribed with names and messages, to very special personalised friendship bracelets with silver charms. (more…)

We’re Not on the High Street

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

Everyone these days seems to be looking for that special something – the type of gift that has the not on the high street feel about it.  I’m sure you know what we mean – we all like to give something unique and different which isn’t going to be found on every high street up and down the country. (more…)

Personalised Children’s Gifts

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

There really is no more special and personal gift for a child than a gift with their name on it – so when you’re looking for personalised children’s gifts for birthdays and other occasions, we think we can help you find exactly what you’re looking for.  Yes – even when you’re not very sure exactly what it is you are actually looking for! (more…)