At home

If there’s one thing the past year has shown us it’s that our homes are more than places to simply live – they’ve been our places of work, schooling and relaxation. Over the following pages, you’ll find some wonderful ways you can help your customers boost their living spaces and make them more comfortable than ever

As the weather turns warmer our thoughts turn to meeting friends outside, catching up over a pot of tea and a few fancies.

What better way to enjoy a leisurely cup of tea than in Emma Sutton’s Mosney Mill Fine Bone China whilst enhancing your table with their UK manufactured textiles?

Inspired by Mosney Mill’s own wildflower meadow, their Hare and Wildflower range features a majestic hare nestling in the meadow with pollinating bees featuring across the design. Their Bee and Flower range coordinates with the Hare and Wildflower for those who love bees and the soft yellow vanilla background of the textiles raises a smile on the gloomiest of days.

A particular favourite over at Mosney for that quintessentially British Afternoon Tea is their Blue Tit on Blossom range in a soft pink, turquoise or stronger blue. The delicate china and textiles showcase the flora and fauna Emma sees from her Lancashire studio with the product range featuring a delicate teacup, creamer, jugs and teapot. For true comfort relax on your seating supported by their cushion range supplied with either hollow fibre or duck down fillings.

Particularly popular at present for those blustery summer days, Mosney Mill produce a range of Peg Bags in all designs that can easily be hung on a washing line and give a positive feeling to washdays. Call: 01772 822525 Visit: mosneymilltrade.com

From the experts in home fragrance, comes the latest in hand care. Wax Lyrical celebrated its 41 years designing and manufacturing in England, by launching an exciting range of fragranced hand care products in its iconic Colony and Made In England collections.

Commercial Director Warren Gell said: ‘Our products and fragrances have been inspired by our surroundings since the beginning, from the ingredients we choose to the patience and craftsmanship that goes into every fragrance we create. It only natural that our products now evolve beyond the home, to care for and enhance our every touch.

‘We are proud to bring our expertise in fragrances to hand care, creating layers of scent that keep rewarding our customers throughout the day. From gentle hand washes to enriching moisturisers, lotions, and the soft yet reliable protection of our rinse-free cleansers - we touch every segment of the market and extend a hand to new consumers as the year unfolds. Our inhouse team have crafted a unique blend of liquid hand washes to ensure hands are washed, cared for and moisturised, ready to reach for what life has in store.’ The Hand Lotion will renew, revive and protect, designed to restore the hands’ natural balance and provide both the softness needed and a range of layered fragrances which keep the hands gently scented throughout the day. Rather than harsh medical hand cleansers that can leave our hands feeling rough and uncared for the Wax Lyrical fragranced rinse free cleanser gives hands the protection and gentle care they deserve.

The fragrance experts have mastered the art of bringing fragrances to new formats so we can enjoy every moment of touch throughout the day. With a unique blend of jojoba oil, Colony washes and lotions have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and moisturising properties. With the added care of Vitamin E, Colony delivers classic fragrances in a light foaming formula and an enticing new format.

Gell adds: ‘It’s the quality of care you’ve come to expect from Wax Lyrical, making you ready to reach for every moment of the day. The perfect protection and moisturiser for everyday life, Wax Lyrical will care for your hands with fragrances you love and a fragrant finish which lasts.’ Visit: waxlyricaltrade.com

The hand illustrated Simply London Collection is one of Victoria Eggs’ most popular designs and you can see why. It highlights a nostalgic and whimsical view of London landmarks and serves as a reminder of everything you love and cherish about the Big Smoke, whether you live on its doorstep or are admiring it from afar.

The design includes London attractions such as Big Ben, the London Eye, the Tower of London and there is even a resident pigeon! This playful collection by Victoria Eggs has a charm that is certain to bring London into your home. Call: 020 8013 3284 Email: nicole@victoriaeggs.com Visit: trade.victoriaeggs.com

Carly Dodsley is a designer passionate about ceramics and homeware. Her award-winning mugs have a mid-century modern feel, decorated in her signature floral, fish and bird motifs. The use of a limited colour palette introduces a contemporary feel to these pieces, making them compatible with modern interiors. Produced in fine china, these exciting new mugs and lidded bowls are dishwasher and microwave safe, reflecting Carly’s commitment to producing pieces that are both stylish and durable. Call: 01538 269984 Email: info@artopiatrading.com Visit: artopiatrading.com