White French Style Blackboard

Blackboards. The thing of childhood memories or a must have addition for your home?

A kitchen blackboard is such a useful thing – once you have one you will wonder how you ever survived without it! A blackboard in the kitchen is the perfect place to keep an ongoing shopping list; always at hand when you notice you have run out of something and so easy to wipe clean on shopping day.

If your kitchen diner is the real heart of your home where your family come together and spend much of their time, a blackboard is a great tool to record the weeks appointments, outings and all things not to be forgotten – the upcoming kids parties, the swimming gala or the school fete. A blackboard is a great tool to involve all the family… why not allow each person to write their own daily message or thought on your blackboard?

A blackboard needn’t be an eyesore on your wall, it can be a thing of beauty. Our French Style Blackboard has a delightful white moulded frame, adding style without going over the top.

Why not give your children their own little blackboard for their bedroom? The Note to Self Blackboard has a simple white surround and built in chalk shelf. It’s a great way to encourage them to record important things they want to remember, or just to write them fun little messages (or instructions to tidy their room!)

Blackboards. Definitely a must have for the modern home.

New Orleans Shutter Lantern

At New England Lifestyle we have recently increased our selection of Lanterns and Lighting. Why not come along and have a look for your self?

New Orleans Shutter Lantern

A stunning large white wooden shutter lantern.

Full of character and very solidly built, the lantern stands 45cm tall.

This white New England style shutter lantern by Riviera Maison looks great with a chunky white candle burning inside. Scented candles can also be used to add even more ambiance to your space and sets the mood for any occasion. Perfect on a deck or patio, or to create a warming atmosphere inside. A great accessory for either winter or summer.

Height 45cm, length 28cm, width 28cm.

Key Largo Lantern

This is a classic metal shutter lantern also by Riviera Maison with glass slats to protect your candlelight from flickering in the wind.

The lantern has a white distressed finish, and looks great with a large candle to brighten wintry evenings!

Height (excluding handle) 36cm, length 23cm, width 23cm.

Candlelight gives a great atmosphere whether inside or outside and such an economical way of adding extra light to your home or garden.  It is a must have accessory for any occasion. These lanterns also make a really lovely and unique gift.

Why not come and browse our exclusive ranges of white painted furniture to gain inspiration for any room in your home. For any help and advice, feel free to call our friendly team on 0870 872 6292, to send us an email to orders@newenglandlifestyle.com.

Barrington Farm Pillow

Yesterday saw great excitement at New England Lifestyle’s Showroom as we took delivery of our latest hand picked selection of home accessories from the stylish Duth brand Riviera Maison. We eagerly tore open the boxes keen to see our choices in reality and certainly weren’t disappointed!!!

The new accessories are already on display in our West Sussex Showroom, and will be added to our website and available to buy online over the next day or two – keep an eye on our Accessories section to be the first to see them!

We have a selection of Barrington Farm Cushions, Pillows and Throws, a collection inspired by the Barrington Farm found in the rolling hills of North Carolina, “characterised by attention to detail and the bright combination of stars and stripes.”

We have chosen large white shutterlanterns, an elegant Riviera Maison Yacht and rustic lighthouse – and be sure to check our lighting section where you will find stunning new lights for bedside and living room.

Gift ideas include a selection of photo frames, and elegant blackboards; items perfect for a fun family home.

Do keep checking the Accessories Section on our website where all these items will be able to order very soon – and remember to act quickly, stock is very limited, when its gone its gone!

Cake Stands at New England Lifestyle

Here at New England Lifestyle we have a selection of aluminium cake stands available in a variety of sizes and style.

Pictured right is the XS Square Cakestand, a bargain at only £10! It stands just 12cm tall and measures 13cm square. A perfect choice for individual desserts, or to hold choccies to serve your guests with their coffee. The XS Round Cakestand is also available with very similar dimensions should you prefer circles to squares!!!!

If you are looked for a slightly larger silver coloured cake stand, our XL Round Cake Stand is available to order online, priced at just £48. With a height of approx. 15.5cm, and measuring approx 33.5cm across, this has proved to be a very popular stand for cakes.

Visit us in store for additional cake stands, including the amazing three tiered cake stand (and should you visit us on a Saturday, you may find one adorned with homemade cakes for you to enjoy!!) Our tiered cake stands are absolutely perfect for creating a very stylish display of cupcakes or muffins.

Of course cake stands aren’t just for cakes! Why not use a square cake stand to display your condiments on your dinner table, or to hold a large candle surrounded by flowers, petals or even glass pebbles for a stunning centrepiece?

All our cakestands are made by Riviera Maison, the Dutch Brand producing a superb collection of stylish homewares.

Lume di Candela

With just a little imagination, a seemingly simple glass hurricane lamp can be transformed into a stunning centrepiece for your dining table.

Pictured right we have filled our large “Lume di Candela” from Riviera Maison with just a few shells and a simple white pillar candle. The light sparkles in the glass lamp creating a calming atmosphere – perfect for a dinner party, or just as a feature in your living room, adding warmth to your interior design.

For a romantic twist, perhaps fill the bottom of the lamp with dried rose petals or sprigs of lavender to add a splash of colour along with wonderful scents.

Hurricane Lamps are not just restricted to candles… just imagine the Lume di Candela filled with tall blooms; lush green leaves and fragrant white leaves, or perhaps large yellow sunflowers in the summer.

Similar effects can be created with the Fiori Piccolo Glass Vase from Riviera Maison. Yes it is a beautiful vase that can be placed on a table, or hung from a large hook; but it is also a stylish candle holder… or whatever you want it to be!

The Lume di Candlea is only available in store, priced at £55. View our Accessories page for more ideas of attractive New England Style pieces to add those all important finishing touches to your home interior.

Choose from a pretty silver wreath for £17.50, large boston ornaments and rattan christmas bells for just £4, or long silver boston star ornaments for only £2!!!

Hurry – at these prices our bargain Christmas decorations won’t be around for long!!!!

I had always wanted to increase the range of accessories to include things such as wine glasses, crockery, storm lanterns etc but it is difficult to design and manufacture these items as we would have to produce such large quantities it is not cost effective. Eventually I came across a company called Riviera Maison at the Paris Show, Maison & Objet, and I fell in love with the accessories they produce as they really do fit in with the New England look.

For example, I love the I Love Olives Dish, a really simple design for offering your guests olives, and things like the wooden placemats, bookstand, Breakfast in Bed Laptray to name just a few.

We have some of the Riviera Maison items available to buy on our website, but there are many more items in our showroom in Yapton. If you are looking for interesting accessories to enhance your white New England Interior, then come and have a look around and see what you find – from the unusual Champagne Buckets, to the Large Wooden Lanterns; three tiered cake stands, large glass vases and superior light fittings.

Cote Est Pitcher £12

We also have the stylish Cote Est crockery at greatly reduced prices. Pick up dinner plates for only £8, salad bowls for just £8, cups & saucers for £5, sugar bowls for £5 and the Cote Est Pitcher pictured above for just £12.

Visit our showroom to view and purchase Riviera Maison products, all of which beautifully compliment  our furniture. Available products include stylish lighting, tableware, glassware, lanterns, vases, candlesticks, cakestands, cushions, hooks and exclusive gifts. Contact us on 0870 872 6292 for more information.