Lovely Things

Up to 20% off everything at Debenhams

Debenhams is running a mini sale starting today and ending on Friday 12th, offering up to 20% off almost everything in the store and online at debenhams.com. Shown here is the olive smoke glass candle holder from Star by Julien Macdonald - was £30, now £24, and the green embroidered leaf cushion - was £20, now £16.

Amazon summer sale until 31st August

You'll have to be quick this bank holiday week to take advantage of Amazon's Summer Sale as it's only on for a few more days, ending on the 31st August. My pick is this 20cm Meyer non-stick French skillet frying pan in a lovely almond colour at just £4.99 (saving over 60% off the original price of £13.97). Perfect if you're going for a shabby chic or vintage style kitchen.

Bank holiday sale & discount at WhereDidYouBuyThat.com

If you're hoping to bag some bank holiday sale bargains, check out WhereDidYouBuyThat.com for 10% off and free delivery with the discount code WD08BH. I have my eye on this fabulous brushed aluminium Armadillo breadbin. The promo code is valid until Tuesday 26th August 2008, so be quick!

Coveting a doormat: Orla Kiely at Heal's

I came across this doormat while writing the piece on the Heal's clearance sale last week and just have to share it. I'm a big fan of Orla Kiely's colourful leaves print and think it works really well with a coir doormat. It'll set you back £30, but just think how it'll cheer you up when you're coming in from the cold and rain next season.

Drama, texture, metallic: Autumn at Zara Home

Zara Home's Autumn/Winter 2008 collection has come over all dramatic - there's loads of architectural shapes, dark gold and glossy black. Continue reading below for details of the items featured here...

Cute, colourful tea towels from Kitty & Polly & a special Lovely Things discount code

Regular readers will be used to my tea towel obsession by now (new readers, you have SO much to look forward to!), and it's been a while since I've featured some dishcloth lovelies, so take a look at the latest to catch my eye.

'Nelly' the elephant, 'Milky' in yellow polka dot and 'Milk & Two Sugars' all £7.50 each. The lovely Paula of Kitty and Polly sent us a 'Milky' one to try and it's just gorgeous. They're made of a rather lightweight cotton, so probably better for cleaning glasses or for decoration rather than mopping up your dishes.

Paula has also been very generous to Lovely Things readers and is offering an exclusive discount code for 20% off everything across the store! What's more, it will last right until the end of the year (31/12/08). Perfect for Christmas shopping or just buying  gift for yourself. Just visit the Kitty & Polly site and enter LOVELY at the checkout.

Gorgeous blankets from Atlantic Blanket Company & a special Lovely Things discount code

When we live in a country with summers as unpredictable and un-sunny as England's it's criminal to write what I'm about to write: I can't wait til autumn! Okay, well maybe that's overdoing it a bit, but you see, I've been so inspired by the beautiful blankets and throws at the Atlantic Blanket Company's website, that the thought of snuggling up against the chill suddenly doesn't seem like such a bad idea.

As well as a lovely array of woolly cosiness, I'm impressed with the clean, simple look of the site, the beautiful photography and customer-friendly design. Read below for a very special discount code for Lovely Things readers.

Now comes the difficult part - trying to decide which products are my favourites that I just have to show you. Here goes...

Tea stick & book ends: quirky gifts at Amode & a special Lovely Things discount code

These two great products from Amode would make great gifts (particularly good housewarming pressies I reckon), but I have to say, I'm more of a mind to buy them as treats for myself...

I love the idea of this 'Tea Stick' from Utilo (£12.95). If you're a traditionalist who can't abide the words 'tea' and 'bag' in the same sentence, it's perfect for making just one cup without the fuss of a teapot. It won't be available until mid-August but you can pre-order now.

Looking for modern book ends? This pair are certainly self-explanatory! They're £16.99 and available now.

Thanks to the very generous Helen at Amode, they're currently offering a 10% discount on all products just for Lovely Things readers for the entire month of August. The coupon code is LOVELY08 and is valid when you visit the Amode.co.uk site until 31/08/08.

Still bargains to be had: 50-70% off in Heal's clearance

Most of the sales are over and you'd be forgiven for thinking all that's left are a few dregs that nobody wants. Okay, well that is true on many counts, but if you have a little rummage, there are still some bargains to be nabbed as stores clear out the last of their old season's stock.

Here's a few picks from the Heal's clearance section at 50 to 70 percent off...

Kitchen, dining & home sale at Liberty

Lovely Liberty has just announced a sale of up to 30% off selected kitchen and dining items, and 25% off some of their Liberty of London home ranges. Unfortunately despite the new Liberty of London online shop offering a selection of their gorgeous bags and accessories, there's no online shopping options for homewares at the moment. Pictured is one of the kitchen/dining sale items, a rather pretty blue-glazed cake stand on sale at £13.12, down from £18.75, but you'll have to pop into the store in Great Marlborough St, London to purchase.