Swanky Maison has a great selection of floral home accessories and here are some of our favourites.

Handmade Cushions are an easy and inexpensive way to brighten up a room and introduce a floral theme. We love this pair of Shabby Chic Floral Cushion Covers (£23 for the pair) teamed with this Tilly Blue and Dotty Cushion with it’s gorgeous chunky buttons (£22.95). Mixing different cushions creates a stylish eclectic look.

Floral Bunting is another quick and simple way to reflect the seasons in your home. This summer pick pretty floral bunting like this Pastel Stripes, Spots and Florals Mini Bunting (just £10.50) or for something a little different try this beautiful Floral and Polka Dot Print Glass Bunting which reflects the sunshine throughout the room. It’s available in a choice of pretty pastel colours and is priced from £23.50 depending on how many flags you require.

This Mini Tealight Holders is made from porcelain and has a delicate floral design imprinted into the side. At just 9.50 these look fabulous whether the candle is lit or not. They also make great unique gifts and, like many of our products, come beautifully gift wrapped.

Decorate your kitchen or dining table with this handmade Red Gingham and Rose Table Runner for £17.50. This looks fabulous with a vase of red roses in the middle of the table for a really summery and cheerful look.

For something a little more striking why not hang these unique hand fused Glass Hanging Vases from a corner of the room. Ideal for bringing flowers into the home plus they look stunning on their own. Available from £42.50 in a choice of sizes and flower inspired colours.

The beauty of all these floral home accessories is that you can bring them out in Spring/Summer and then put them away if you want to create a different look for autumn/winter.

To view the full collection of handmade homeware and gifts visit www.swankymaison.com.

Handmade by Sparrow Primitive, this shabby chic hanging decoration is made from natural dried rosehips, individually threaded onto rusty tin effect wire, shaped into a heart and hung by a jute string loop. A fabulous Union Jack ribbon finishes it off and makes it the perfect addition to our Union Jack Home Accessories and Gifts section, celebrating all that is British and made in Britain. Typically priced at £15, this coming weekend it will be available at the reduced price of £11.99 so you can get a bargain in time for all the celebrations this summer!

Sparrow Primitive is one of the many talented designer-makers and small businesses featured on Swanky Maison. Their collection of shabby chic home accessories are very popular and have also been featured in numerous national publications including Country Living, Bella, Sunday Express and Sunday Mirror and Sparrow Primitive are also a BBC Dragon Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday winner. Click here to view the full Sparrow Primitive collection on Swanky Maison.

Dining in is the new dining out with more and more of us opting to entertain at home rather than venture out to expensive restaurants. Meals out can often leave one disappointed but by hosting your own dinner party you can be sure that the company is good, the food is to your liking and the service is impeccable.

Not only does entertaining at home offer a great opportunity to show off your inner Domestic God/Goddess but it’s also a chance to put your own stamp on the dining experience with some ‘wow’ table top accessories. This Recycled Bottle Cheese Board looks fantastic on the table as a serving platter for the final cheese course.

These unique cheese boards are handmade from recycled wine and spirit bottles and are available in clear, brown or green recycled glass. It comes complete with a lovely cheese knife to complete the set and all for just £18 with free gift wrap, free message card and free delivery.

It’s no surprise then that this cheese board is a popular seller on Swanky Maison. It would brighten any dinner table and with Father’s Day coming up on 14^th June, it would make a great unique Father’s Day Gift.

For dog lovers, how about this Large Wooden Dog Sign (a bargain at just £11). Ok dogs can’t read but their owners can and so can visitors – a great way to politely get the point across! Or perhaps this one shaped into a dog bone (priced even lower at £9) is more the thing. With both these items there is a choice of colours and wording.

These charming handmade Scottie Dog silver stud earrings are bound to delight any dog lover. A great gift at just £30.  These Harris Tweed Sausage Dog Bookmarks are just as cute and come in a range of colours for £11.50 each.

A very popular gift for dog lovers is this Puppy Dog Chalkboard, loved by children and adults alike and as practical as it is gorgeous. Yours for just £15 with a choice of red or pink gingham ribbon to hang it from.

For cat lovers, we recommend these, oh so true, humorous Wooden Cat Shaped Signs, again you can choose colours and wording and all for just £9 each.

For a glimmer of glamour in the kitchen, this retro Cats Apron at just £20 never fails to impress.

To gain a little cat luck, this Lucky Cat Fortune Charm Necklace at £29 is just too cute to resist. It features a porcelain Japanese lucky cat bead suspended from a silver curb chain. Lucky cats, or ‘Maneki Neko’, are a common Japanese talisman believed to bring good luck to the owner – something anyone would be happy to receive!

For young cat lovers, this quilted throw and cushion at £75 is perfect. The throw features a mixture of appliquéd animal faces (a bunny rabbit, bear, cat and elephant) at the base and the cushion has an appliquéd cat face, complete with whiskers.

For those who like bunnies we have a whole host of gift ideas. These handmade silver stud rabbit shaped earrings are delightful and only £30.

We have a whole collection of matching home accessories featuring a running rabbit. This range includes a Rabbit Cushion (£26), Rabbit Egg Cup (£9), Rabbit Tea Cosy (£18) and a Cafetiere Cosy (£18).

Why not hang a sign up to tell the world about your bunny. This Handmade Wooden Rabbit Sign (£9) comes with a choice of wording and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Or for younger rabbit lovers how about this gorgeous little glittery Bunny Rabbit Trinket Box, a great little girl’s party gift at just £4.95. A great addition to any girl’s bedroom is this Personalised Pink Rabbit Canvas. Just £32 and it can be customised with the child’s name, making it an extra special personalised gift.

So if you’re looking for something a little different to give your pet loving friends ad family then look no further than our collection of unique gifts, all available to buy from Swanky Maison.

Here we’ve picked just a few of our favourite treats for foodies.

For those who love to bake we have some great ceramic cake stands, like this Tangled Ceramic Cake Stand, £130 and handmade by successful ceramic designer, Timea Sido. Made using the designer’s signature technique, creating a delicate tangled web design, this cake stand also doubles up as a vase making a stunning centre piece for a special occasion.

If you’re planning on cooking up a storm for a Jubilee celebration then how about this Union Jack Cake Stand, just £40. Glazed twice and hand painted by the maker, this gorgeous cake stand from Eclectic Tea features a large cupcake and a Union Jack theme – perfect for showing off your best British baking!

Perhaps savoury is more you thing, in which case no kitchen is complete without these fabulous Herb Pots. With a chalk board on the front they can be personalised to suit whichever herb they are housing at the time – perfect for brightening up your kitchen window sill.

Whilst you’re taking a break and waiting for your delicious delights to cook in the oven, why not enjoy a cuppa in one of these mugs. Choose between a Cupcake mug, £12 each and available in a range of bright colours, or this Personalised Favourite Biscuit Mug, sporting a patriotic Union Jack heart (£14 each). Both are guaranteed to brighten up your elevenses or delight your friends when then pop round.

How about these contemporary ‘I Love Tea’ Mugs at £9 each from Quite Contrary. You can sit them on these matching ‘I love Tea’ coasters, just £4.75 each.

If you want to add a bit of glam to your baking session or would like to wear something a little more dressy than your grubby old pinny when you’re entertaining, then how about sporting one of Pinkshoesart’s gorgeous retro aprons. A snip at £20, these aprons never fail to wow and all your dinner guests will be green with envy!

Everything in the Swanky Maison home accessory and gift collection is designed and created by talented UK designer-makers, so you can be sure that whatever you select is high quality, something a little different and currently not on the high street – what could be better for the discerning foodie or domestic goddess? Enjoy!

There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing fresh washing blowing in the summer breeze – a true sign that the sun is shining!  I for one can’t wait to give my tumble dryer a rest and peg my washing out to dry and just as soon as that sun eventually shows itself I’ll be out like a shot dusting off my ‘whirly gig’.  This limited addition Strawberry Peg Bag is just the finishing touch I need to complete this perfect scene of domesticity! For just £10 you can brighten up those wash days and capture the joy of summer.

If you’re a Kindle lover plan to spend at least part of the summer outside reading your favourite Kindle book then this Vintage Style Pink Strawberries Print Kindle Cover for £15 is perfect for you or even if you’re looking for unique gift ideas

Why not tuck into some strawberries and cream using this lovely handmade ceramic Strawberries & Cream Bowl and Jug Set. For £25 this makes a great summer party serving idea.

Even if the rain persists you can brighten up your home and pretend that summer has arrived! This handmade Strawberry Embroidered Cushion would love fabulous on any chair or sofa. Why not create a strawberry theme in your conservatory, garden room or kitchen to bring a little bit of the garden inside.

Strawberries make a great theme for a little girl’s bedroom. Pick a few unique peaces to get the ball rolling, like this Strawberry Print Heart Notice Board for just £15 or this Original Appliqué Strawberry Picture for only £22.95.

Sadly strawberries aren’t in season for long but with our strawberry themed home accessories you can enjoy this delicious fruit all year round.

For just £25 this cufflinks box makes a great personalised gift for he who has everything. The name, message and colours can be customised to suit any recipient and although shown here as a unique Father’s Day gift idea it also makes great gift for any occasion.

Creator of the Eclectic Tea collection, Ranjit Baki, designs and makes each item individually by hand so you can be assured of the quality. Every piece is glazed twice before the artwork is applied, creating a bright white finish and allowing colours to shine vibrantly in contrast.

Other products in the Eclectic Tea collection include personalised gifts for children and fabulous kitchen accessories.

Families come in all shapes, sizes and make up and this large handmade wooden sign (priced at just £24.50) encapsulates The Queen’s sentiments perfectly with the words ‘Together We Make a Family’.

A family tree makes a great talking point and enables you to name all those family members that complete your family unit. This Personalised Family Tree Art is perfect for doing just that. Choose who to include, pick colours make special requests to create your own unique print just for your family. From just £30 it will be yours to treasure forever.

An alternative to a print it this beautifully handmade Personalised Wooden Family Tree Sign. A popular seller on Swanky Maison, each heart represents a family member and from £30 you can select up to 10 hearts to hang from this gorgeous shabby chic sign – great unique gifts for families.

There’s even a version that’s especially for Grandmothers. Again the wording and number of hearts can be personalised to suit your brood. Grandma, Granny, Nanny or Nan, however their Grandmother is known, this makes a fabulous gift from the grandchildren and one that never fails to delight.

Adding a little humour, this Personalised Family Plaque for just £11.50 is just the ticket! Customised not only with names but also with the illustrations, the painting of the family can be done as you describe so each family member is clearly illustrated.

With this collection of home accessories, the family members are customised and appliquéd on to the tea cosy (£30) cushion (£42) and photo album (£35). Each one in this collection makes a popular and thoughtful gift.

And finally, all families need rules so what better way to lay down the law then in a lovely Personalised Family Rules Word Art print. Available in a variety of colours and fully customised by you, from £30, this stunning artwork will have them all obeying to the family code!

Family (however that is defined for you) is key to happiness and feeling like you belong, so celebrate yours with a gift to them from Swanky Maison.

Interior design and fashion accessories featuring the Union Jack have always been popular and indeed their popularity has increased more recently. The popularity of our flag is certainly heightened this year – the year of the Queen’s Jubilee and the year Britain hosts the Olympics. You can’t move in the shops for Union Jack paraphernalia, and don’t we just love it!

However, incorporating the Union Jack into your decor can prove a bit hit and miss. With so much mass produced accessories on offer, your home could end up looking like a dog’s dinner!

In fact, did you know, there is a right and a wrong way up for the Union Jack. Oh yes, there’s far more to the Union Jack than meets the eye.

But back to your home…when building a theme around the Union Jack or incorporating Britannia style into your decor the trick is to not over do it. Select a few ‘wow’ pieces, unique Union Jack home accessories that provide a focal point for the room. Then continue the theme throughout but in more subtle and complementary ways.

A great starting point would be this Union Jack Cushion set, featuring a Union Jack Cushion, a Queen’s Head Cushion and a First Class Stamp Cushion, all iconic designs incorporated in a contemporary look. This bold and beautiful cushion combination is handmade by Karen Hilton Designs and available from Swanky Maison. It comes in a variety of colour options and priced at just £95 for the set or as individual cushions from £36. Not bad for a designer cushion and a high quality and striking focal piece for your Britannia themed room.

Or if you’re looking for something for the dinner table then how about this gorgeous Union Jack Cake Stand (£40) or His and Hers Union Jack Egg Cups (£8.95 each).

If you want a bit of Britannia style for yourself then how about this designer Union Jack handbag (£70) or a fabulous Union Jack Kindle cover (£15)?

Whatever you’re looking for, be proud to wave the British flag and enjoy this year’s special celebrations.

It is handmade from high quality, fine white earthenware and created using an unusual technique where organic lines of clay are formed and layered resulting in an intricate and delicate tangling effect.

Timea Sido has developed a whole collection of white ceramic home accessories and gifts incorporating her signature style including bowls, vases, tableware, trinket containers and other tea light holders. All are available within the Timea Sido collection at Swanky Maison.