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Dwell Warehouse Sofa Sale

Furniture and homewares store Dwell starts their sale of ex-display sofas and seconds tomorrow at their London warehouse. With prices slashed by up to 80%, it's a great time to bag a bargain. This chocolate three-seater sofa bed is usually £595 and has been reduced to just £180 - that really is a fantastic price (depending on the state of the particular sofa in question). The sale runs from 23rd to 31st December, excluding Christmas day, at the Dwell warehouse in South London.

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Last-Minute Gifts: Hot Water Bottles

For the chronically disorganised among us, the fact that today is the last day for shipping from many online stores ushers in a strong sense of panic. One of the things I love about buying from ebay is that often you're buying from an individual - an individual who understands your need to have something posted out quickly using next-day postage. There are some very cute hot water bottle covers around at the moment, and it's a lovely gift for someone who really feels the cold in the winter months. Details via the link...

Ebay Watch: Shabby Chic Chests of Drawers

I haven't done an ebay roundup for a while, but previous posts on shabby chic furniture from ebay have proved to be very popular (and if there are other roundups you'd like to see on Lovely Things, please leave a comment to let us know). While the traditional shabby chic look with lots of white and light colours always seems more of a summer style to me, I know there are lots of you completely in love with shabby rustic charm, no matter what the season. Today we're focusing on some very nice pre-loved painted chests of drawers...

Aurora Modern Pendant Lights

These 'Aurora' pendant lights from Jeremy Pyles are so astonishingly beautiful I'm sitting here trying to work out what I'll need to hock to get my hands on some. Named after the aurora borealis lights in nature, I doubt they give off quite the same eerie, shimmering effect, but you'll certainly be able to gaze in wonder and ooh and ahh to your heart's content. Available from Niche Modern for $500 each, they come in amber, chocolate, crimson, grey, smoke and sapphire transparent glass.

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John Lewis Paisley Duvet Cover

At this time of year we tend to think of chocolate brown and jewel tones: deep ruby red, dark sapphire blue and the like. But sometimes all that intense colour can feel a bit oppressive in the bedroom. If you prefer something cooler-coloured to relax in, this paisley duvet cover in aqua and green tones is really subtle, despite being very detailed in pattern. Prices start at £35 for a single, up to £65 for a super king, and pillowcases are available separately for £9. John Lewis is also offering free pre-Christmas delivery if you order by 3pm today.

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Manhole Cover Bathmat

I wrote about manhole cover doormats back in May and the style seems to be popular as you can now get a similar look in your bathroom with this rubber manhole cover bathmat. If you don't go for 'pretty' or you need something more sturdy than a traditional fabric bathmat, this could be a good choice. It has a 50 cm diameter, comes only in grey and is available from thedoghouse.co.uk for £19.99.

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Faux Fur Bedding & Throws

Fur really is luxurious, especially for winter. While I wouldn't feel comfortable with real fur in my home, faux fur can give you the same decadent feeling, without harming any little beasties. Here's a round-up of some of the fake fur options for throws and blankets currently on offer to have you snuggling up over the winter months...

First up is Heal's who has a couple of options. There's this lovely silver, almost shimmering, rippled faux fur throw and cushion set (shown) starting at £100...

Matalan Orchid Jug

This pretty jug looks like it's wearing a corsage. It has a lovely country feel, but the addition of the orchid - not such a traditional country-style flower - gives it a fresher feel. It's £8 from Matalan, but there's not much info on the website, so you'll need to trek down to a store for more details.

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Glass Patterned Wall Clock from ASOS

I love vintage patterns - especially when they're used in an interesting way. This glass wall clock by Karlsson has great contrasting patterns that looks like they're taken from vintage tiles or china. It's battery operated and has a 16 inch (41cm) diameter. Available from ASOS for £15.

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Floral Table from Paperchase

It's not really the season to be talking about outdoor living, but while this floral table is designed to take on camping trips, it would also be useful as additional low coffee table space for indoor parties. You know what it's like: your friends are lounging around on floor cushions because you don't have enough seating and drinks get spilled because they're sat on the floor. Problem solved! The table would also make a stylish child's table, especially if bedroom space is at a premium, as one assumes (though the site doesn't confirm), that the legs are folding. £25 from Paperchase and also available in a rectangular shape with butterflies or stripes.

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