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6 of the coolest colourful stairs

2013-05-24T10:45:00.000+01:00

We're stepping away from our usual interior accessories and having a look at stairs this week. Through our wanders on Pinterest we've been bedazzled by these cute and colourful staircases and steps. Just the thing to add a cool pop of colour to any home, we love the idea of customising your staircase to make it an eye-catching design feature.

If 2012 was all about ombre and dip dye, the neon look is possibly the most interesting way to incorporate the hot fluro trend of 2013 into your home. Bonus points to the steps in #5 that have their own colourful knitted cosy things too!

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* Fashion Friday* Who rocked their red outfit the best this week?

2013-05-17T09:00:00.000+01:00

Emma Watson looked pretty as ever in a burgundy red dress at Cannes. Keeping her look minimal with swept back hair and black heels, Emma braved the downpour at Cannes with a Burberry trench coat, that must be an excellent perk of being a former spokes-model for the British fashion house, right?

Not looking one jot disappointed that 90210 has ended, Jessica Lowndes seems perfectly happy romancing her new Rugby star boyfriend. With a dress from a popular LA vintage boutique, Jessica pulled of her best Jessica Rabbit impression and with a bold red dress ensured that all eyes were most definitely on her, well, part of her anyway....

Last but definitely not least, Richard Branson lost a bet and ended up donning his own brand's flight attendant uniform as punishment. He definitely seemed to be a little too comfortable in that outfit.....right?

Rainbow kitchen accessories

2013-05-16T12:36:00.001+01:00

Rainbow kitchen accessories by redcandyuk on Polyvore

Guzzini Set of 2 Porcelain Mugs Green
$28 - redcandy.co.uk

Guzzini Set of 2 Porcelain Mugs Orange
$28 - redcandy.co.uk

Guzzini Set of 2 Porcelain Mugs Yellow
$28 - redcandy.co.uk

Guzzini Set of 2 Porcelain Mugs Purple
$28 - redcandy.co.uk

Guzzini Latina Coffee Jar Orange
$23 - redcandy.co.uk

Guzzini Latina Coffee Jar Green
$23 - redcandy.co.uk

Guzzini Latina Coffee Jar - purple coffee storage by Angeletti Ruzza
$23 - redcandy.co.uk

Guzzini Cutlery Drainer Orange
$15 - redcandy.co.uk

Guzzini Cutlery Drainer Yellow
$15 - redcandy.co.uk

Guzzini Cutlery Drainer - designer white Italian utensil drainer
$15 - redcandy.co.uk

Rainy Day Chic

2013-05-15T17:04:00.001+01:00

Rainy Day Chic by redcandyuk featuring skinny leg jeans

Jigsaw fitness shirt
$55 - jigsaw-online.com

Uniqlo trench coat
uniqlo.com

Oasis skinny leg jeans
$61 - oasis-stores.com

Oxford dress shoes
amazon.com

Accessorize collar necklace
accessorize.com

Umbrella
$26 - redcandy.co.uk

Rainbow clocks!

2013-05-15T16:21:00.001+01:00

Rainbow clocks! by redcandyuk on Polyvore

Karlsson Colour Spirograph Clock - Large Multi Colour Clock
$120 - redcandy.co.uk

Karlsson Water Lily Multi Coloured Clock - colourful wall clock
$115 - redcandy.co.uk

Karlsson Slices Colourful Clock - large colour coded wall clock
$105 - redcandy.co.uk

Guzzini Happy Time Wall Clock - colourful Roman numeral clock
$77 - redcandy.co.uk

Nextime Colour Guide Clock - colourful childrens clocks
$69 - redcandy.co.uk

Pictogram Rainbow Wall Clock – White – Colour Coded Clock
$46 - redcandy.co.uk

At the Diner

2013-05-13T15:48:00.001+01:00

At the Diner by redcandyuk featuring kate spade eyewear

Vintage swing dress
ebay.co.uk

Wallis sling back shoes
wallisfashion.com

Steve madden tote
stevemadden.com

Kate spade eyewear
couture.zappos.com

Opi nailpolish
$26 - nelly.com

Nostalgia 800w Microwave
gracioushome.com

Always Open Diner Sign
retroplanet.com

Thomas Kent Diner Clock Red - retro 12 inch square kitchen clock
$74 - redcandy.co.uk

Colour blocking with Block - new tea light holders and coasters

2013-05-09T11:42:00.002+01:00

If you fancy adding a splash of rainbow colour to your dining table or coffee table, these bits and bobs from Block are brilliant. With a modern look and a sleek, minimal design, these acrylic cube tea light holders and the round acrylic coasters are cute and colourful.

The translucent coloured body of the cube tea light holder, means that when a tea light is lit, it has a lovely soft, colourful glow. We definitely think that these square tea light holders look their best when they're mixed and matched with the other colours.

Check out the new block tea lights on Red Candy here!

Check out the new Block coasters on Red Candy here!

Red toilet paper features in Beyonce's rider demands for the Mrs Carter tour.

2013-05-02T15:31:00.001+01:00

Beyonce can now officially join the ranks of celebrity diva's whose list of demands certainly raises more than a pair of perfectly-groomed eyebrows.

Move over Jennifer Lopez with her white couches and white foods, Beyonce seems to be partial for a bit of red loo roll in the restroom as allegedly listed on the tour requests for the Mrs Carter concerts that are currently underway.

She's got a while to go until she reaches the ultimate diva demands of Mariah Carey, the songstress who famously requested puppies and kittens alongside cases of Cristal and bendy straws.

One thing we've definitely taken note of is that more celebrity demands seem to be extending from the dressing room to the bathroom, as Simon Cowell also allegedly has a penchant for black loo roll.

Aside from the Renova Red Toilet Paper below, Red Candy stocks a whole bunch of rainbow-coloured loo rolls to surprise and entertain your guests.

Click here to have a look at the full Renova selection of colourful loo rolls.

To style a bathroom like Beyonce's featuring bright red toilet paper, click here.

New interior decor trend - monochrome and striking silhouettes

2013-05-02T14:33:00.002+01:00

Having a leaf through our press cuttings this week, we've noticed a new interior decor trend emerging. It seems like the stylists are cooing over monochrome lately. It makes a lot of sense, black and white are timeless, elegant and go with pretty much anything!

Check out our features from the lovely folk at Ideal Home and Bella below:

New Koziol bits and bobs on the site!

2013-04-25T16:45:00.003+01:00

If you've had a glance at our "new additions" page lately, you'll see a lot of new and colourful items that we've being adding. The latest things from Koziol are bright and colourful which cheers us up almost as much as the first signs of spring (thank goodness). With cute mixing bowls, cake stands and gorgeous shower storage, these funky bits and pieces from Koziol are fab for cheering up your home!

Check out some of our new home accessories from Koziol below!

Clockwise from top left:

1. Koziol Mixxx Mixing Bowls
2, Koziol Miaou Ring Stand
3. Koziol Betty Cake Stand
4. Koziol Leaf L+ Salad Bowl & Servers
5. Koziol Surf Shower Storage

Wedding Florals with the LSA Odile Vase

2013-04-17T16:10:00.000+01:00

We meticulously save every Red Candy press cutting for good reason, they can be fab for discovering new ways of using familiar products. The LSA Odile Vase has a really contemporary feel that would make it perfect for adding a splash of colour to any dining room or lounge. A simple and elegant fishbowl shape is given a style update in a deep red hue.

The dimples across the vase also make it a really fun and creative upgrade on a classic vase. So then we realised that the LSA Odile Vase makes the absolute perfect table centrepiece. This vase would be really cute way to embrace a colourful theme for any summer wedding, it also makes a fabulously chic gift too for those of us that spend ages agonising over the perfect present.

Click here to have a gander at the LSA Odile Vase in more detail

press cutting from Perfect Wedding Feb 2013

New! Menu Dropp Bowl - A fruit bowl with style

2013-04-16T17:01:00.000+01:00

A design legend lands at Red Candy, it's the Menu Dropp Bowl!

In a series of cool colours including the ever-classic monochrome black and white, this colourful creative fruit bowl is certainly making a splash on the Red Candy site. Excellent for serving up a healthy platter of fruit, some bread or nibbles on the side, this bowl even looks particularly brilliant when used simply as an ornament.

Looking like a whopping great frozen splash of paint, this is one designer fruit bowl that will definitely delight your guests.

Click here to check out the Dropp bowls for yourself!

Get the look....Geometric home accessories

2013-04-08T16:05:00.000+01:00

Like pretty much everyone else at the moment, we've gone a bit bananas recently for faceted designs and modern-looking geometric pieces. These are our pick of the bunch for giving your home a super stylish makeover courtesy of some choice geometric home accessories.

1. Koziol Stella Hanging Lamp

2. Crystal Square Scatter Cushion

3. Gold Porcelain Vase

4. Faceture Vase

5. DeLonghi Faceted Kettle

6. Cacti Wine Rack

7. Facet Round Mirror

Do you see the geometric trend hanging around for a while? Is it more or less annoying than shabby chic? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! :)

7 of the best....Red Bedrooms

2013-04-05T11:35:00.002+01:00

Looking to spruce up your bedroom this spring? Dust off the cobwebs and get the pots of paint out because we've rounded up some of the best red bedroom ideas on the web. Although a bold colour, red is surprisingly easy to work with and if added little by little has a great impact on both small and large rooms.

Have a gander at the interior decor pictures below and take some inspiration for your next bedroom makeover, we'd love to know which design you really love, so let us know in the comments :)

1. Aside from the unusual mirror and the gorgeous blackbird print, the red and white look of this bedroom is complimented by a surprising addition of bright sky blue legs on the chairs and the bed, cute!

More photos after the jump!

6 of the best measuring cups and spoons

2013-03-21T13:03:00.001Z

Are you planning to do some baking this weekend? For those of us in the UK that are still mainly working in ounces, the American system of measuring cups may sound a little odd . Which cup are we supposed to use as a standard? Are we talking tea cups, coffee cups, latte cups, espresso mugs? well I can certainly imagine that espresso cups would make the tiniest batch of brownies ever.

Cup measuring is simple, easy and far less fuss that relying on that dodgy pair of electronic scales all the time. You can season accurately and they're even perfect for portioning out cookie dough or cupcake batter to make sure each treat is perfectly even.

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Heart measuring cups from Marks and Spencer

Duck measuring cups from Sisters Guild

Colourworks measuring spoons from LakeLand

Nigella red ceramic measuring cups from Red Candy

Nest measuring cups from Joseph Joseph

Russian doll measuring cups from Red Candy

Measuring spoons generally include the following measures:

1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, 1 tablespoon

Measuring cups usually include the following measures:

1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup and 1 cup

So if you fancy moving further afield in your search for some fabulous recipes, there are a few ports of call that you should definitely pay a visit. Allrecipes has a brilliant repository of user-submitted recipes that span every course and international cuisine you could think of. For some beautiful step-by-step recipes that are by no means low on calories but extremely high on taste, you could head over to the Pioneer Woman.

Happy baking!

Get the look! A 50's retro colourful kitchen

2013-03-19T15:29:00.000Z

Check out one of the latest Red Candy sightings! We've been spotted in a feature by Beautiful Kitchens magazine who've curated a gorgeous gathering of bits and bobs for the kitchen with a retro twist. If you want to update your kitchen with a splash of colour, these Americana nostalgic style accessories are perfect for being functional and fun simultaneously.

Along with the candy apple red fridge and the cute orange toast rack, our other favourite piece of kitchenalia alongside our very own Thomas Kent Diner Clock has to be the Joseph Joseph bottle top worktop saver. We can see these kitchen accessories looking fab in any kitchen that's in need of a spring makeover!

Our favourite red dresses from the Dolce and Gabbana Fall 2013 show

2013-03-15T13:23:00.000Z

Well, I'm pretty sure that you've already guessed that we'd love all of the red looks in the D&G Fall 2013 show. This Vatican-inspired collection draws on religious imagery to create some beautifully classic ladies pieces with nipped-in waists that are awash with embellishment and red lace.

Below we've picked out some of our favourite red dresses from the show, all completely gorgeous and highly pinworthy. I think we would need to sell quite a number of toasters before we could splash out on one of these gowns though ;)

All photos via: Style.com

Designer Dog Bowls for Pampered Pooches

2013-03-15T10:41:00.001Z

We've rounded up the best designer dog bowls available in the UK for your beloved cool canine friend! There's no reason that your doggie shouldn't be able to dig into their biscuits in style, so we've scoured the sites and found some fabulously creative and funky dog bowls that would make a great gift for any dog lover or indeed a birthday or Christmas treat for your pet.

This cream ceramic bowl with small navy spots is a lovely dotty bowl for adding a bit of style to your kitchen. We can see this looking perfect alongside coastal colours and cottage-style interiors.

Navy Spotty Dog Water Bowl via: The Stylish Dog Company

An easy to clean and unusual bit of kit for your canine, this funky dog bowl is bright pink in colour and features a cool oblong shape making a bright and colourful accent.

Buster Incredibowl via: Muddy Paws

With a ceramic dish and a tan leather exterior, Waifs & Strays have created the sort of dog bowl that's definitely for the most discerning of pooches.

Waifs & Strays Feeding Bowl via: Groomers Online

This seriously stylish dog bowl from Alessi is brilliant in a number of ways. Along with it's pretty red hue, the Lula dog bowl features a lid on top which is perfect for covering left over food in the summer. We love it!

Alessi Lula Red Dog Bowl via: Red Candy

We're definitely starting to wonder if perhaps the dogs have it better than the humans with this line-up, which is your favourite?

Botanical Wall Decor

2013-03-07T16:30:00.000Z

Turn over a new leaf in your home this spring with some delightful botanical-themed wall decor. Botanical home decor isn't limited to vintage prints as you'll see below. We've got some really creative ideas for adding a botanical accent in your home without having to scour antiques markets.

If you've never tried out wall stickers before, you're in for a treat. They work fantastically well for anyone that lives in an apartment or rented house as the walls are usually an economy white that hasn't been updated in years.

Although we love minimal white as much as the next person, sometimes you need a pop of interest or colour and we think that's perfectly catered for with some of our botanical wall stickers below. They're easy to apply to the wall like a transfer tattoo and when you remove them, they don't even leave any marks behind, genius!

Large Plum Blossom Wall Sticker: http://www.redcandy.co.uk/product-stickerswall-large-plum-blossom-wall-sticker.php

Tree and Birdcage Wall Sticker: http://www.redcandy.co.uk/product-tree-and-bird-cage-wall-sticker.php

Stylish Tree and Bird Sticker: http://www.redcandy.co.uk/product-stylish-tree-and-bird-wall-sticker.php

Wall stickers aside, there's also another way you can get creative with your home decor. The fabulous wall decor sets by Umbra are excellent for adding a 3D element to your walls and a bit of texture too. With plenty of different botanical wall decor ideas from Umbra to choose from, below are three of our favourites.

Umbra Pluff Wall Decor: http://www.redcandy.co.uk/product-umbra-pluff-wall-decor-black.php

Umbra Natura Wall Decor: http://www.redcandy.co.uk/product-umbra-natura-wall-decor-espresso.php

Umbra Monarchy Wall Decor: http://www.redcandy.co.uk/product-umbra-monarchy-24-butterflies.php

Top 10 Colourful Clocks

2013-03-04T16:52:00.000Z

Looking for a colourful clock to add a rainbow burst of brightness to your kitchen or living room? We've curated some of our favourite brightly-coloured timepieces from Red Candy. These creative clocks are perfect for adding a splash of rainbow colour to your digs in style.

Amazingly eye-catching in a kid's room and an awesome pop of colour in a white apartment, feast your eyes on our top 10 colourful clocks *you won't need shades to view them*

1. Karlsson Colour Spirograph Clock

2. Plug Inn Wall Clock Multi Colour

3. Do It Yourself Cubic Clock - Multi Colour

4. Nextime Colour Guide Clock

5. Karlsson Slices Colourful Clock

6. Karlsson Diamond DIY Multi Coloured Clock

7. Pictogram Rainbow Wall Clock - White

8. Karlsson Water Lily Clock

9. Normann Copenhagen Watch Me Clock

10. Karlsson Oopsy Daisy Clock

Mothers Day Gift Ideas

2013-02-27T15:36:00.001Z

Mothers Day Gift Ideas

It's that time of year again where mum gets to put her feet up and have breakfast in bed. If you're stuck for ideas for your mum, we've curated a round up of a few of our favourite gifts that even the pickiest of mum's would love to receive on March 10th.

1. Butterfly Clock Violet

2. Audrey Murano Tea Strainer

3. LSA Zazou Vase

4. LSA Zazou Rounded Vase

5. Red Dotty Espresso Cup and Saucer

6. Little Black Dress Organiser

7. Nigella Lawson Measuring Cups

Top 5 Creative Ways to Organise your Jewellery

2013-02-22T16:08:00.001Z

There's nothing more annoying than having to wrestle with a tangled mess of necklaces to fish out your favourite pendant. Keeping jewellery tidy and neat not only means that you can get your outfit sorted out faster, it also means that all your favourite sparkly bits and bobs are less prone to getting pulled apart.

We've been scouring the net for some of the most creative ways you can store your rings, necklaces and earrings. Jewellery boxes have come a long way you know!

1. Coat hanger storage
A fab way to recycle old coat hangers and a decent diy project to keep you occupied on a rainy day! Cute and vintage style jewellery storage in the form of wooden hanger is a brilliant idea.

via: http://www.home-dzine.co.za/crafts/craft-earring.htm

2. The super chic organiser
Keep all of your jewels out of site and organised with this cool little black dress that is cleverly disguised as part of your wardrobe. The Umbra Little Black Dress is a stunning piece of design and will definitely be the envy of your female friends.

via: http://www.redcandy.co.uk/product-umbra-little-black-dress-organiser.php

3. Teacup Storage
Make the most of vintage and charity shop finds with this delightful jewellery storage idea. Mix and match coloured teacups in pastels to achieve a look similar to Martha's.

via: http://www.marthastewart.com/269840/stylish-jewelry-storage

4. An update on the classic jewellery box
In a bright red hue, this jewellery box swivels open to reveal your favourite bits and bobs. Whether you fill it full of pendants or letters, this little storage box is a really contemporary update on the traditional jewellery box and would look fab on any modern dressing table.

via: http://www.redcandy.co.uk/product-umbra-spindle-jewellery-box.php

5. Make the most of photo frames
If you've got a surplus of photo frames, they make great jewellery storage. Pop some felt in the back and you've got an instant earring holder. Definitely one for the crafty types!

via: http://www.melelle.com.au/2011/11/16/jewellery-frame/

Although we're not particularly sure if spring is actually going to make an appearance any time soon (I swear we saw some snow today), spring cleaning is always therapeutic and your jewellery collection is as good a place to start as any. I know what I'll be doing this weekend.

Collage Photo Frames from Umbra

2013-02-19T15:05:00.002Z

We've been working like busy bees over at Red Candy Towers trying to find the coolest and most contemporary new collage photo frames out there for the site. We've managed to come across a stunning new selection from Umbra!

If you love the idea of making a photo collage on the wall like the one's making the round on Pinterest, but maybe you don't have the following:

A. the time
B. the effort
C. the money
D. the creative streak
E. all of the above

We have the answer.....collage photo frames! Just pop your photos in a fabulous multi photo frame, the individual apertures have all been artfully arranged for you. Put it on the wall or on your desk and you have an instant statement piece of personalised art. Genius.

We're absolutely besotted with the Luna Photo Display! In cool monochrome black and white (which you can see below), this modern circular frame is a customisable piece of art that would look spectacular on any wall. It's definitely on our birthday list.

The Umbra Luna Photo Display via: http://www.redcandy.co.uk/product-umbra-luna-photo-art-display.php

Just the trick to add a bit of personality to your home office or desk at work, this delightful collage photo frame is made up of a quad of individual 4 x 6 photos. It'd be perfect for postcards too!

Umbra Pane Desk Photo Frame Nickel via: http://www.redcandy.co.uk/product-umbra-pane-photo-frame-nickel.php

How amazing is this? It's a T-shirt frame! Can you imagine all the sorts of band T-shirts and football shirts you could frame with this? If you've got a special signed soccer shirt lying about that deserves pride of place on the wall, or if you have a favourite graphic shirt that you've worn to bits and can't bear parting with...the Umbra T-Frame is perfect.

Umbra T-Frame T-Shirt Frame via: http://www.redcandy.co.uk/product-umbra-t-frame-t-shirt-frame.php

It wouldn't be a Red Candy blog post without something red right? The Umbra Tira Photo Frame shows that all things look better in threes. Customise this desk frame with your own personal trio of photos for a cheerful accent in any room.

Umbra Tira Photo Desk Frame Red via: http://www.redcandy.co.uk/product-umbra-tira-desk-photo-frame-red.php

Pancake Day Frenzy

2013-02-12T16:12:00.001Z

It's Shrove Tuesday here in the UK and we're ready to flip up a storm this evening. Pancakes are by one of the cheapest, easiest and by far tastiest meals that you can make in minutes. It got us thinking about all the different types of delicious pan-made morsels that can be served up in a variety of yummy ways.

Pancake tools at the ready!!!

L to R: Nigella Mixing Bowls, KitchenAid Pancake Turner, KitchenAid Whisk, Russian Doll Measuring Cups

Bored of classic pancakes? How about a little inspiration from abroad?

Pancakes of the world unite!

We've got crêpes from France

via: http://www.closetcooking.com/2008/06/strawberry-cheesecake-crepe.html

The yummy Indian dosa filled with masala

via: http://srees-recipes.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/masala-dosa.html

American pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, yum!

via: http://eatlikeagirl.com/2010/12/12/a-brunch-classic-american-style-pancakes-with-bacon-maple-syrup/

How about Japanese okonomiyaki? Filled with meat or lots of veggies!

via: http://www.closetcooking.com/2009/05/okonomiyaki-japanese-pancake.html

Who knew flour, water and the odd egg could be so tasty eh? What's your favourite type of pancake or any international variations that we haven't come across?

Toile de Jouy...With a Twist

2012-05-09T16:04:00.000+01:00

Toile de Jouy, sometimes abbreviated to simply "toile", is a type of decorating pattern consisting of a usually white or off-white background on which a repeated pattern depicting a complex scene, generally of a pastoral theme such as a couple having a picnic by a lake or an arrangement of flowers.

If you love the Classic Toile de Jouy style, you'll absolutely adore the Timorous Beasties Range!

Big Red Blog

6 of the coolest colourful stairs

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* Fashion Friday* Who rocked their red outfit the best this week?

Rainbow kitchen accessories

Rainy Day Chic

Rainbow clocks!

At the Diner

Colour blocking with Block - new tea light holders and coasters

Red toilet paper features in Beyonce's rider demands for the Mrs Carter tour.

New interior decor trend - monochrome and striking silhouettes

New Koziol bits and bobs on the site!

Wedding Florals with the LSA Odile Vase

New! Menu Dropp Bowl - A fruit bowl with style

Get the look....Geometric home accessories

7 of the best....Red Bedrooms

6 of the best measuring cups and spoons

Get the look! A 50's retro colourful kitchen

Our favourite red dresses from the Dolce and Gabbana Fall 2013 show

Designer Dog Bowls for Pampered Pooches

Botanical Wall Decor

Top 10 Colourful Clocks

1. Karlsson Colour Spirograph Clock

2. Plug Inn Wall Clock Multi Colour

3. Do It Yourself Cubic Clock - Multi Colour

4. Nextime Colour Guide Clock

5. Karlsson Slices Colourful Clock

6. Karlsson Diamond DIY Multi Coloured Clock

7. Pictogram Rainbow Wall Clock - White

8. Karlsson Water Lily Clock

9. Normann Copenhagen Watch Me Clock

10. Karlsson Oopsy Daisy Clock

Mothers Day Gift Ideas

Mothers Day Gift Ideas

Top 5 Creative Ways to Organise your Jewellery

Collage Photo Frames from Umbra

Pancake Day Frenzy

Pancake tools at the ready!!!

Bored of classic pancakes? How about a little inspiration from abroad?

**Toile de Jouy...With a Twist**

Toile de Jouy...With a Twist