December Competition

WIN a selection of gorgeous, on-trend copper homeware from Steamer Trading Cookshop...

Steamer Trading Cookshop is a family-owned and family-run business based in Lewes, East Sussex, selling an outstanding range of top quality cookware, kitchen gadgets and tableware from world-leading homeware brands. The company prides itself on outstanding customer care, thanks to its friendly and expertly trained staff who are always on hand to offer a demonstration or answer questions. Steamer Trading has stores nationwide, with many in the counties of Sussex, Kent and Surrey. As well as offering online sales at www.steamer.co.uk the company also offers a click and collect service for extra customer convenience.

Steamer Trading have a rainbow of stunning, top quality kitchen electrical items from coffee machines, juicers, blenders, food mixers and processors, toasters, kettles, sous vide machines, hand blenders and so much more. 

In addition to well known brands, steamer Trading also prides itself on finding those 'extra special' items from new and upcoming companies. This Christmas the trend is very much the gorgeous lustre of copper - in many different guises. To celebrate this we are offering one lucky winner the chance to win all of the glorious copper items in this picture, plus a few additional surprises!

The prize includes: four copper mugs; four copper shot glasses (two sets of two); bamboo bowls with copper coating, large (shown) and small (not shown), a slate with copper serving bowl, copper water jug, storage jar (shown) and two storage jars (not shown).

For your chance to win this hand-picked selection of copperware, just answer this question: 'Where is Steamer Trading based?' 

Enter your answer with your contact details on this blog post, in the online form at www.wealdentimes.co.uk/competition or post to: The Steamer Trading Competition, Wealden Times, 21 Stone Street, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3HF by 14 December 2015. 

There is no cash alternative and the prize must be taken before 31 March 2017. All entrants details will be passed on to Steamer Trading and Wealden Times Events. Please let us know if you do not wish your details to be passed on. 


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August Interior Inspiration

Maximalism

We've scoured our past interiors features and discovered some Kings and Queens of maximalism. Surrounding themselves with fascinating objects, they create their home as a reflection of their creative minds, utilising the interesting and unusual to enhance the decor and expression of their individualism. Here are a few of our favourites...

House Of Dreams

Laura Oakes, an artists and designer who is based in Rye, surrounds herself with vintage clothing. She has a love for Victorian style in particular and manages to successfully combine many varying textures, colours and prints in a vibrant and exciting space. Together with her partner, they rent the space, so fundamental changes to the decor aren't always possible, but it's a beautiful reflection of a creative mind all the same...

Welcome Aboard

After years of collecting antique china, Eileen and Tony developed a new love for Indian textiles. This is clearly reflected in the cosy cabin they have made for themselves. The boat is moored in the River Medway, in view of a Napoleonic fort, and the open sea beyond. Eileen admits to being a complete hoarder, but buys and sells fabrics and textiles, to support the local women they visited on their trip to India, and ensure their skills of artistry and embroidery are kept alive...

Natural History

This place is truly enchanting. After lots of work Claudine and Robin have transformed what was a bit of a mess, into a stunningly intriguing home. The building is around 300 years old, and the kitchen was once a scullery and shed. This history can be seen all over the house; from the oil lamps and iron game hangers suspended from the ceiling, to the unique prints and organic colour palette, this house has an absolute calm in amongst the chaos...

The Homemade Home

Colour is key here, with an explosion of red, white and blue, with union jack cushions scattered all over the place. This late Victorian semi-detached villa reflects Mandy, Queen of kitsch, and her family through and through. The interior has evolved over time as she can create anything they need from scratch, adding real charm and character...

For more interiors inspiration and features visit our website!

Photos: David Merewether
Words: Helen Barton

July's Interior Inspiration

How to create a magical space for your little ones

Add Adventure...

Adding a map, modern or vintage, will inspire your young travelers. One of these matched with an enchanting story of worldly explorers will create endless curiosity and enjoyment.

Use Vibrant Colour...

By introducing some bright colours to the bedroom, it gives it real personality, and this can easily be done on a small budget. The simple Ikea bed on the right was transformed with a lick of Annie Sloan paint, and when paired with a colourful duvet cover it will be guaranteed to bring a smile!

Create Interest...

 Whether you're trying to store toys, stack books or tidy clothes, why not make it into a feature? This book shelf doubles up as a stair case to a cabin bed, and the green wigwam makes toy tidying a simpler task. Failing this, just have some fun and create another universe entrance in the wall!

Spell It Out...

Children are rightly very proud of their names, so by making this into a focus of their bedroom, it can be showcased! Transfer it on the wall, embroider it on cushions or make letter bunting. The opportunities are endless...

Keep It Simple...

Cover a wall completely with chalkboard paint. This way, they can go totally mad, without ruining any beautiful wallpaper throughout the rest of the house! Chalks are cheap and come in loads of different colours; so a great means of self expression for toddlers and teens alike!

Photos: David Merewether
Styling: Lucy Fleming & Helen Barton

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June's Interior Inspiration

  Champion Bathing  

We love a good bathroom here at WT. They're a place to relax, unwind, or prepare for the day ahead, and we have come across some real beauties in our time. Here are a few of our top picks...



Monochrome Home...

This stunning bath is set in the corner of a master bedroom, in a double aspect alcove, overlooking the garden. Subtle intimacy has been created by a delicate muslin curtain covering one wall. Read the full feature here...

Always in Style...

This bathroom sports a great black steel-riveted bateau bath, found on eBay and black and white mosaic tile flooring from Tile Design in St Leonards. The delicate driftwood table by the bath came from French Connection Home.  Read the full feature here...

All in Place...

The design philosophy in this house as far as bathrooms are concerned, is to go for a high quality centrepiece. All the baths, showers and taps are form C.P. Hart. The accessories and furnishings are bargain buys. The shower tiles are form Walls & Floors and the graphite marble floor tiles are from eBay.

The Christmas House...

Moving away from the contemporary, there is a totally different feel in this house. With a reinforced floor to support it, this original bath tub has a lead lining and is gently illuminated by candle light, tucked away in amongst the wood paneling around the room. 

An Elegant Escape...

We love this pair of Moorish mirrors hanging above the sinks. This bathroom also feature a beautiful deep bath and glass walled wet room shower. The French doors lead into a pretty patio area with stunning views of the gardens.