Love at first site: Cucina Direct

If you’re serious about impressing your family and guests (and since we’ve all been watching Come Dine With Me, we’re all feeling more competitive in the culinary department) then you have to take a look at Cucina Direct.

On the site there’s everything a proper cook needs from old-fashioned scales to ‘formal’ cutlery sets – ones that come complete with fish knives and soup spoons. And there are nifty gadgets galore, things that you’ll realise you need, but never knew it until you saw it.

Click through for our picks from the site …

 

Fun Russian doll measuring cups from Strawberry Fool

Add a little interest to your baking with these super cute Russian doll measuring cups – they’d made a great gift for any foodies you know

 

Magpie’s treasure: afternoon tea and treats

Everyone’s gone all ladylike all of a sudden. Cake stands at the ready, it’s time for a spot of afternoon tea …

 

Cool Britannia: home accessories with added patriotism

Yes, it’s kind of twee and verging on the tacky, but this season we’re just loving the Brit chic look of Union Jacks and quirky queen accessories

 

Love at first site: An Angel at my Table

The interiors site An Angel at my Table is our new fave. It’s a lovely looking site, with a romantic, boho feel about it – which is appropriate given the style of furniture and accessories they sell

 

Three of the best relaxing candles

These candles are just what you need during that hour just before bed when you really should be winding down but you’re worrying about what a mess the house is / still working on your laptop / stressing about work tomorrow…