Green and Amber Pendant Necklace/Glasses holder
Online Price : £74

Two jobs in one! Firstly an original and attractive necklace garnished with crystals in a mix of green and gold and secondly a very neat way to hold your specs and prevent them getting lost! There is no rule that says you can't be elegant and practical at the same time!

Six Replacement Soaps Classic fine guest soaps from Moyses Stevens come presented in a superb new blue and white lidded porcelain box. This on its own makes a great present but with the soaps included it is really a fantastic gift. Just the thing for the spare bathroom!
Cost : £ 12

Set of Two Lace Coat Hangers For a bride to hang her wedding gown or her mother to hang the peacock blue two piece, this is a pretty and romantic pair of lace covered hangers with a matching scented sachet. Not of course limited to marital goings on, these hangers are ideal for delicate blouses and evening wear and add pzazz to the wardrobe.
Cost : £ 25

Blue and White Rectangular Soap Box Classic fine guest soaps from Moyses Stevens come presented in a superb new blue and white lidded porcelain box. This on its own makes a great present but with the soaps included it is really a fantastic gift. Just the thing for the spare bathroom!
Cost : £ 32

Limoges Watering Can Treat the gardener in your family to a fine Limoges porcelain box they can treasure for ever. This watering can encloses a small green frog and fastens with a gilded floral clasp.
Cost : £ 125

Lily of Valley Limoges Candle A pair of glorious Limoges hand painted porcelain beakers, containing superb scented candles. Made particularly for us, the hand blended fragrances are sublime! Choose between Lily of the Valley in the brown and rose Chinoiserie design and Winter Pine in the rose and green. Of course after the Christmas festivities have died down and the candles are used up, you are left with the most beautiful mugs !Winter Pine Candle now discontinued
Cost : £ 65

Faux Leopard Gilet - Medium Gracious me! Faux fur has come a long way! This is a really smart and fashionable body warmer. Choose between a luxurious faux leopard and a subtle dark brown faux mink. Small will fit approximately 10-12, medium 14-16.
Cost : £ 115

Paisley Folding Walking Stick Cut a dash with this patterned metallic folding walking stick. Accented with smart gilt rings this is as much of a fashion statement as a walking aid. The shaped handle is comfortable in the palm and the all over paisley print catches the light when the stick is in use. Sold with carrying case.
Cost : £ 31

Crystal Inkwell A superbly heavy crystal inkwell in a traditional Georgian shape for your desk. This is also useful as a paperweight and will please you every time you see it for its quality and the clarity of the crystal.
Cost : £ 39

Ceramic Bird Lamp with Shade Light up a corner of your sitting room with this very elegant ceramic lamp. A crackled finish to the glaze brings an almost three dimensional impact to the surface and the tiny birds on their twining branches are a delight painted as they are, beneath the glaze. The spreading cream shade will fit with any decor making this a really versatile lighting solution.
Cost : £ 165

Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Cheese Set For the cheese lovers amongst you, enjoy this stylish and well presented mother of pearl handled and sterling silver cheese set. It is so satisfactory to finish a meal with an elegant selection of cheeses, now you have the wherewithal to make a real impact.
Cost : £ 79

Elegant Butter Dish Elegant Butter DishThis is a very classy item! A silver plated butter dish with a detachable glass liner and with a decorative berry finial. Even Anchor will look the business housed inside this.Not suitable for dishwashers, treat as silver and use a silver cloth.Double Jam PotReady for your seasonal berries this rather smart double jam pot set complete with spoons and washable liners, is excellent for the breakfast table. Smart little ball feet and wooden faux bamboo handles make it very stylish.Not suitable for dishwashers, treat as silver and use a silver cloth.
Cost : £ 28

Pair Pineapple Tealight Holder A superb rich glow comes from this very smart cut glass beaded tea light. Painstakingly made by hand in that up-to-the-minute colour combination of deep purple and lime green these are very smart and decorative lights that will work as well in the summertime as in the winter.
Cost : £ 20

Wicker Corner Pet Bed An absolutely brilliant idea for rooms without a lot of storage space for dog baskets. A corner edition that fits as neatly as anything, is raised to avoid draughts and comes with a complementary cosy washable fleece pad. Our sample in the office has been constantly occupied since we got it! Suitable for up to a small labrador.
Cost : £ 95

Pewter Shell Bowl & Spoon Made from safe non tarnishing pewter, this lovely shell and its special spoon make a real impact on the dining table. A pair look even better!
Cost : £ 35

When I get tired of shopping Cushion Confess! How many of you can swear that you have never, out of sheer exhaustion, wandered into a handy shoe shop purely for the comfy chairs? Here is a funny cushion to remind you of your own shopping sprees or to nudge a friend into admitting theirs!
Cost : £ 32

Never Go To Bed Mad, Stay Up and Fight Cushion Raise a smile, even amongst those battling friends who always seem to be on the verge of a walk out! A great gift and a comfortable back support to boot!
Cost : £ 39

Pink Alpaca Bed Socks Bring comforting style to your tootsies with this matching set of softest alpaca bedsocks and the toning hottie cover in pink or blue. The cuddle factor is tremendous and warm toes are a must, go on! Treat yourself!
Cost : £ 39

Lambkin Doorstop This soft and unbelievably cuddly lamb is a real heart breaker, for a favourite grandchild or as a bit of total self indulgence, this is a doorstop with a difference. Weighted just enough with sand to hold a door comfortably the effect is totally charming and will make a lovely Christmas present.
Cost : £ 29

Silver Plated Sauce Spoon An elegant silver plated sauce ladle which is the right size for a sauceboat or bowl. Simple, practical and a good price.
Cost : £ 10

Silver Cat Whistle We never want our cat lovers to feel neglected, so this silver whistle topped with the head of a kitty with a ribbon bow around her neck makes a great gift for Christmas. Very useful for personal protection this whistle will be heard for a considerable distance and will look good on your key ring.
Cost : £ 23

Lily Wall Hanging Bring summer style into your home with these very chic wall hangings. Superb blooms of pink hydrangeas and lilies on an ivory woven ground create a calm and welcoming ambience. Please note: hanging rod not included.
Cost : £ 105

Oscar the Otter Oscar the otter is positively the most adorable toy for a country minded child. And he holds open the bedroom door as he is weighted with sand! His over the shoulder bag contains a shiny fish and his clothing is removable.
Cost : £ 35

Bolero Black and Red Crystal Spectacle Chain Is it a necklace or is it a chain for specs? The answer is that it is both! Brilliantly conceived as a dual purpose item of jewellery it will complement any outfit and enable you to read the newspaper.
Cost : £ 23

Double Oval Mirror Versatility is the key here, turn this supremely elegant mirror which way you will; vertical or horizontal, and it looks equally stylish. The gilding is hand applied to the meticulously cast and detailed frame, this mirror is a triumph for bedroom or sitting room. Why not enjoy this inspiration from a bygone age .
Cost : £ 379

Floating Bath Thermometer True and horrible tales of people scalding themselves in the bath will hopefully become a thing of the past using this neat and easy to read digital bath thermometer. Whether you are elderly or bathing a young child this is a device you cannot afford to be without.
Cost : £ 16

Bronze Snipe Here is a sporting addition to our British bird collection! Following the success of our pheasant and partridge, we bring you the charming snipe. Mounted on a black marble base he is beautifully detailed with fine modelling and forms a very pleasing sculpture.
Cost : £ 95

Acorn Picture Hook Bee Picture HookHang your favourite pictures and photographs from our buzzy summer bee hook. Charmingly presented in gilt brass this is a winner!Acorn Picture HookThis delightful little gilded brass hook is so suitable for small paintings, miniatures or photographs and delights the eye when on the wall.
Cost : £ 25

Silver and Black Pearl Necklace Put this delicate pendant on its silver chain and wait for the compliments to flood in! A ribbon bow with a black fresh water pearl drop makes both this and the accompanying earrings so wearable for daytime or evening. These pieces of jewellery look wonderful with plain black but also when worn with a summer tan are dazzling.REDUCED PRICE: Earrings - Were £35 - Now £26REDUCED PRICE: Necklace - Was £37 - Now £27
Cost : £ 37

Netsuke Puppies Often seen on the Antiques Roadshow, netsuke are miniature carved figures, used in olden times as toggles on traditional costumes in Japan. We found a craftsman sitting in front of his house in China, carving these superlative pieces by hand with boundless patience and unbelievable skill. Made from calamander wood, these enchanting creations make wonderful collectibles for your shelf. Out of this hard timber comes a rabbit, two tiny puppies playing and two exotic birds on a tree stump. In keeping with custom, each little treasure is drilled with two holes, which provided the fastening for the cord in olden times. Because each is individually carved for you, no two are exactly alike and therefore are unique. Each comes in a spectacular gift box.
Cost : £ 32

White Gothic Bird Nester Sparrows, robins or blue tits, in fact anyone wanting a luxury stopover, will enjoy this elegant item. More of a bird house in fact it is an elegant focal point for your garden.
Cost : £ 59

Limoges Shopping Bag For the shopaholic this will make a very good present. She, or perhaps he, may get the message! A pretty little shopping bag decorated in bright enamels by hand in Limoges.
Cost : £ 150

Hanging Bird Feeder Bring feathered visitors to your garden with this super-smart bird feeder ! A copper roof and pierced trellis balcony, made from FSC timber, make the feeder look exactly like a beach house in the Bahamas! If the style doesn't get them, the contents will. When this is loaded with supplies of sunflower seeds and nuts you will be amazed at the occupancy rate!
Cost : £ 39

Xmas Silk Thread Robin This superbly embroidered linnet is a perfect foil for his friends the robin and the finch. All are made from silk and will shine brightly against your tree's foliage.
Cost : £ 11

Forest Acorn Brooch Acorns seem to be an ever popular motif for jewellery. Pure silver and gold leaf combine to give a lovely sheen to this brooch which is such a clever design, neither too contemporary or too old fashioned.
Cost : £ 35

Polished Wood Corinthian Lamp A larger than usual column lamp, made from turned wood and well cast metal. For a formal desk or lamp table this has enough height to cast a glow over a large area and is a sturdy and well made item. The shade is a gem, finely pleated dupion silk in a soft gold with upturned profile, very elegant indeed!
Cost : £ 105

Chocolate Faux Suede Cushion Three supremely elegant cushions to accessorise our faux suede cube. Chocolate, caramel and cream are the colours of today's interiors and these three will transform your old sofa into a fashion statement. Feather pads included.
Cost : £ 25

Mahogany Side Table Use this stylish and sensible table for a multitude of tasks. For a vase, for a statue, for a lamp, the list is endless. Storage is taken care of with a neat integral drawer. The timber comes from a managed plantation and is a rich deep brown.
Cost : £ 205

Jade Pendant On Silver Chain Dramatic impact goes with the territory when you wear these stunning pieces. Hand carved jade or onyx, encircled with silver then hung from a fine silver chain, make dramatic pendants for the summer. Add style and glamour to your jewellery with the dazzling pierced bracelet, flattering for a wrist of any size and a true stunner on tanned skin it will be a real eye-catcher. The onyx pendant and bracelet together with the very pretty carved onyx drop earrings would make a terrific gift for someone special. Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnableOnyx Pendant now discontinued
Cost : £ 59

Hand Painted Round Mahogany Table Here is a new and precious addition to the range of furniture offered by Ancestral Collections. A most enchanting small table with delicate flowers hand painted onto the satinwood top and with inlaid elegant legs to complete the appealing design. As a focal point beside a sofa or beside a bed, nothing could be more attractive.
Cost : £ 325

Silver Fox Paperweight Charlie fox will keep all the stray papers tidy on your desk! He is made of sterling silver and is finely modelled with excellent detail.
Cost : £ 110

Umbrella Walking Stick Half walking stick and half umbrella. Useful, practical and good looking. The essential companion for rambles in the countryside this summer.
Cost : £ 39

Pink Hibiscus Needlepoint Cushion Full summer blooms of hibiscus and peonies delight the eye on these handmade fine needlepoint cushions. Petit point stitches are meticulously employed to create these cushions, they are backed with ivory velvet and are zipped for removal of the pads for cleaning (pads not supplied).Peony Design now discontinued
Cost : £ 49

Toile Tissue Box Cover - Pink For a really feminine bedroom you can’t beat toile de jouy. Enjoying a complete renaissance at present and featured in dozens of home improvement magazines these French country patterns are used to great effect here in the matching waste bin and tissue box cover. Applied to the surface and then sealed, these charming designs will never date. Available in blue or pink.REDUCED PRICES: Waste Bins - Were £99 - Now £75Tissue Box Covers - Were £61 - Now £45Blue Waste Bin and Blue Tissue Box Cover now discontinued
Cost : £ 37

Dog Cameo Pill Box Tuck your sweeteners away in this delectable silver and painted enamel box. With two English pointers well portrayed on the lid this is a charming box for your coffee tray and will make a wonderful gift.
Cost : £ 45

A Cake in Each Hand' Cushion How well do you know your friends? You will soon find out when you give them this wonderful cushion! Such fun and it will be appreciated by everyone in the water aerobics class! Seriously, it is well made and looks very jolly on the sofa and will make everyone smile when they see it.
Cost : £ 45

Limoges Pink Birthday Cake For a special birthday this is the perfect present, especially for a recipient on a diet, in fact it should probably be sold with a guarantee not to put on weight! Limoges artists have excelled themselves with this cake and candle and Happy Birthday message...Enjoy!
Cost : £ 77

Ceramic Nibbles Dishes On Tray A charming set of brightly coloured ceramic dishes on a tray for the serving of tidbits before meals. Perfect for olives or nuts and of course for dips as well. Ideal for alfresco entertaining or supper indoors, a really versatile and well priced set.
Cost : £ 39

Velvet Loo Cushion Avoid the embarrassment of guests getting lost on their way to the bathroom with this neat little cushion to hang on the door handle. Made from cotton velvet with embroidery and cord matching.
Cost : £ 26

Cockerel Matchbox Holder Cardboard matchboxes are beastly things to look at, this very smart and elegant box holder turns a catastrophe into a table top triumph! Two superb chickens are softly coloured and will complement any interior. Made from wood with decoupage decoration
Cost : £ 22

Wool Carpet Runner - Burgundy A simple pleasing 100% wool runner for your hall or landing. Easily placed and comforting to walk on this is bound to be a success. It comes in two comfortable colourways, burgundy or green.
Cost : £ 175

Tulip Cushion A floral trio of superb cushions to brighten up a tired sofa! With pretty designs of poppies, tulips and hydrangea, these will fit anywhere and enhance your room décor. The cotton covers contain removable pads.
Cost : £ 36

Elegant Beaded Evening Bag Gloriously beaded and suspended from a pretty chain this is a very smart evening bag. Fully lined and having a good wide opening so that you can extract reading glasses and car keys easily, this is a winner.
Cost : £ 59

Duck Crystal Box (discontinued) A perfect pair of crystal boxes to hold first teeth, sweeteners, or trinkets. Mounted on the top is a choice between a charming gilt elephant or a delightful duck. What lovely gifts for a friend.Elephant Box now discontinued
Cost : £ 30

Porcelain Egg with Clock For a bedside table this little gilt clock contained within a porcelain egg is totally irresistible. Both useful and decorative it has huge appeal.
Cost : £ 120

Amelia Earrings This superb topaz coloured suite is so unbelievably chic! Surrounded by clear Swarovsky crystals, the faceted oval stones are very wearable no matter what your colouring and go well on winter and summer outfits.Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnable
Cost : £ 29

Peony Design Needlepoint Cushion (discontinued) Full summer blooms of hibiscus and peonies delight the eye on these handmade fine needlepoint cushions. Petit point stitches are meticulously employed to create these cushions, they are backed with ivory velvet and are zipped for removal of the pads for cleaning (pads not supplied).Peony Design now discontinued
Cost : £ 49

Lap Tray For those confined to bed or long periods sitting down, these lap trays are a Godsend. You can take your correspondence out into the garden on a nice day and yet have a solid surface on which to write, meals are easily manageable on these wipe clean trays and the racing motif is backed by a checked fabric.
Cost : £ 29

Pair of Brass Bow Sconces Handsome brass sconces will hold your candles and enhance your interior design scheme at the same time. Ribbons and bows have long been favourites of home makers and they come in all sorts of guises, none better than these handsome sconces.
Cost : £ 19

Mahogany Shoe Caddy Chest Have you ever thought of keeping your shoes in a chest of drawers? No? Well look at this stupendous item of furniture. Made from mahogany, this is a shoe caddy chest. The top "drawer" tilts forward and there is a capacious storage space for all your shoes. This piece of furniture is well made and a lovely colour and unbelievably useful.
Cost : £ 625

Leafy Detail Floor Lamp Cast light on your latest sudoku puzzle with this superb standard lamp. Out of fashion for many years we have at last rediscovered the benefits of a good overhead light when reading or sewing, there are horrors on the market which should rightly be consigned to oblivion, but don't be tempted to throw out the baby with the bath water, look at this stunning lamp with the elegant reeded stem, pretty finial and leafed detail, gilded by hand and finished to the highest standard. Gold silk style shade included.
Cost : £ 265

Crystal Heart Necklace With more than a nod to the designs of Byzantium, this beautiful heart shaped drop and necklace comes to you from the workshop of Michal Golan in New York. Hand picked crystals and metal filigree settings make her jewellery stand out and this is THE necklace for 2004!
Cost : £ 69

Tiled Kitchen Chalk Board A tiled detail makes this chalk board just that bit different. Handy for shopping lists and notes to the family this is an attractive wall decoration in its own right.
Cost : £ 35

Christmas Tree Stocking Hook At last! Someone has come up with a really practical idea! Stocking hooks to suspend the hopeful stocking from the mantelpiece. It saves no end of bother with tacks and hammers and so on, made from silver plated metal it will become an essential part of your Christmas, wait and see!
Cost : £ 35

Silver Heart Chain Bracelet It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to wear a heart on your sleeve… This solid sterling silver bracelet is a stylish addition to our range of jewellery. Easy to wear and great for a gift, this is a really heavy and quality item.
Cost : £ 89

Ice Blue Torino A4 Folder A suite of leather treasures for the summer. In a choice of ice blue or rose pink, a handbag beautifully fitted with zipped pockets and a mobile telephone pouch, is offered alongside the matching jewellery roll. For the business woman, we bring fashion to the boardroom with a document case which is perfect for presentations and which accommodates A4 files, has card slots and three pockets for papers. All these wonderful leather goods are fully lined and have good quality zips. Highly recommended!
Cost : £ 62

Pair of Romantic Oval Plaques Two romantic oval plaques for your wall, something over and above the usual plaster offerings. These are cast from smooth marble look-alike and bring a sense of style and antiquity to your décor.
Cost : £ 129

Blue Decorative Bowl How delightful to find a ceramic decorated bowl that has a pattern inside as well as round the exterior. This is a lovely bowl that will suit a bathroom or bedroom to a T and which is ideal to hold pot pourri.
Cost : £ 34

Set of Three Classic Floral Cushions A floral trio of superb cushions to brighten up a tired sofa! With pretty designs of poppies, tulips and hydrangea, these will fit anywhere and enhance your room décor. The cotton covers contain removable pads.
Cost : £ 99

Serenity upholstered Screen To add a dash of French mystery and keep draughts away from you this winter, nothing could be more elegant than this upholstered screen. Pinned by hand with tiny brass studs, carefully antiqued to complement the soft tones of the fabric, this is really an outstanding item. The screen is fully certified for fire resistance and the fabric is 100% cotton.
Cost : £ 395

Green Cast Iron Door Mat A good looking and solid cast iron door mat or boot scraper to take the worst muck off boots and shoes before going indoors. In darkest racing green or black this is a stylish addition to the doorstep and will prevent your Hoover from suffering stone induced indigestion.
Cost : £ 28

Stainless Steel Dog Bowl Any pet lover who feeds animals on a stone or tiled floor will bless these bowls. No more of that agonising screeching sound as the dear creature pushes its dish trying to glean the last tasty morsel from the bowl. Two good products here, the dog version larger but both easily cleaned and attractive to look at with amusing engraved sketches around the circumference.
Cost : £ 14

Fine Porcelain Bedside Clock Place this charming little clock on your bedside table and enjoy time passing for a change. This is a real sweetie, deep blue and gold highlight the rose medallion pattern decorating the fine porcelain. 1.55V battery included.
Cost : £ 27

Pink/Purple Wool Shawl Three glamorous shades in pure wool bring high summer fashion to your shawl selection this spring. The pashmina craze has had us enthralled for years now and shows no sign of fading. A shawl or throw in a vibrant summer shade will lift an outfit and cheer you up.
Cost : £ 45

Hand Carved Wild Duck Add this miniature hardstone carving of a duck, meticulously crafted from ryolite, to your collection. Valued minerals such as ryolite have naturally occurring variations of colour which are used by artists to represent the creature they are carving. No two are identical which is part of their collectible charm.
Cost : £ 42

Gold Afghan Rug What really useful rugs these are! Glorious tones of red or cream and gold highlighted with black, make sure that there is literally nowhere that these rugs would not fit in. To go in a bedroom or bathroom or even in a sitting room near the fire, they are true winners. Made from silky viscose and with a lovely close pile that will last for years.
Cost : £ 72

Silver Whistle Keyring Find the dog and feel safe when out on your own with this pretty silver whistle on a keyring.
Cost : £ 49

Rocking Footrest An ideal solution for tired or swollen legs and feet. This addition of this mahogany and padded rocking stool will transform your ordinary everyday armchair into a deeply relaxing environment with all the benefits that raising the lower limbs convey to your health and comfort.
Cost : £ 35

Luxurious Pure Wool Throw A luxurious and subtle design in pure wool creates a tablecloth or throw worthy of pride of place in your home. We have sourced this beautiful and sophisticated textile in France and the designer tells us that the pattern originated in central Europe during the 18th century. The weight and handle of this fine woollen item is convincingly of superlative quality and the soft hues of green and pink will blend in to any surrounding decor.
Cost : £ 149

Three Mushroom Butter Dishes Fine ceramic butter dishes and pate dishes, both carefully painted with charming mushrooms and with animal head finials on the dishes. These sets of three mean that each guest can have their own helping of butter and pate, saving all that passing round that can disrupt conversation.
Cost : £ 16

Green and Amber Pendant Necklace/Glasses holder Two jobs in one! Firstly an original and attractive necklace garnished with crystals in a mix of green and gold and secondly a very neat way to hold your specs and prevent them getting lost! There is no rule that says you can't be elegant and practical at the same time!
Cost : £ 74