Thursday, 31 March 2011

Collage Photo Frames





We at Red Candy LOVE collage photo frames! So much so that we can't imagine life without them.
What better way to display your most precious memories than to have them altogether?
You can use these frames to tell a story, to reflect your personality (organized? chaotic?), to associate specific pictures to other pictures and give them meaning.

Wednesday, 30 March 2011

Interior / Exterior - Coral House


A residential block in Geneva called Coral House has been completed by Swiss Architects Group8.
The glazed facade has been covered in pink fabric sun screens that concertina up into the windows when unused.
Of course these shades of pink and red got our juices flowing to find out more.

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

Did Somebody Say Designer Toilet Paper???



Toilet paper may be the last thing you think of when it comes to designer products, but believe it or not - it's one of the most popular items on Red Candy.

Monday, 28 March 2011

Where's Wally Friday - Answers

That's right Wally was at St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Russia.

Check back on Friday to see where Wally finds himself next week!



Friday, 25 March 2011

Where's Wally Friday! Can you guess where in the World Wally is?



This week Wally is in the Motherland - it's a bit chilly but maybe some vodka will warm him up...


Can you guess where in the world Wally is? Let us know!

Thursday, 24 March 2011

Happy Birthday Harry Houdini!


Today is Harry Houdini's birthday!
Yes, this great Escape Artist, Actor and Magician was born on this very day back in 1874.

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

*** COMPETITION TIME ***


Win the entire Umbra Touch Bathroom Range Worth Over £50! Tell us your best joke, and whichever makes us laugh the loudest wins. The Winner will be announced on Friday...

Head over to our Facebook page to enter!

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Product Feature - Luigi Spoon Rest by Koziol


Luigi is a trustworthy guy - not like his brother, Mario, who's constantly off taking mushrooms chasing princesses. 
He's the kinda guy you can turn to to look after your spoon when you need a helping hand, but don't want to leave messy patches on your work surface.

Monday, 21 March 2011

Where's Wally Friday - Answers


Yep, that's right - Wally was at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, USA.

Interior Inspirtation - Red Rooms



Red is the perfect accent colour for interiors. In moderation, it can create unique focal splashes against a contrasting neutral colours like white or cream. As a main theme it can create a warm, cosy enclosure and reflect a passionate personality.

Friday, 18 March 2011

Where's Wally Friday! Can you guess where in the World Wally is?

This week Wally is disappointed with the sightseeing, as he was told this landmark was gold...

Can you guess where in the world Wally is? Let us know!

Thursday, 17 March 2011

Jason Mecier - Makes Portraits out of Red Candy!


Michael C. Hall as Dexter

Mosaic artist Jason Mecier creates portraits of famous personalities out of candy, food, yarn, dried beans and just about any old junk.

Wednesday, 16 March 2011

eBay Red Alert - some choice morsels from eBay!


How's this for a find? This ravishing red Triumph aches to be snatched up. They just don't make cars the way they used to!

Las Fallas Festival - Lighting Up The Sky In Valencia




If setting things on fire and basking in it's radiant glory (in a none crazy sense) is your thing, then head over to Valencia in Spain now! The Fallas de Valencia Festival is taking place between 15 - 19th March.

Tuesday, 15 March 2011

Today is the Paro Tsechu Festival in Bhutan
























Paro Tsechu Festival is one of the biggest events in Bhutan. It is held to honour Guru Rinpoche, who spread tantric Buddhism, that is practiced all over the Himalayas (often called Tibetan Buddhism).

This event could not go unnoticed by us at Red Candy, purely due to the amount of red that is used during the festival.

Monday, 14 March 2011

The Empire Strikes Back...at Corners?







































Empire Inside Corner Photo Frame

New to Red Candy are the Empire photo frames by Umbra.

What's special about these are that they are designed specifically for the corners of your house, meaning you now get some use of those right angled blank spaces by the lamp.


Where's Wally Friday! Answers!



























That's right, Wally was on Easter Island, and yes he certainly did win the ugly mug competition!

Friday, 11 March 2011

Red Handbags Galore! Spring Shopping in Style


Here's some inspiration when it comes to shopping in style this Spring. These fantastic handbags cannot go unnoticed by us or anyone else!

Where's Wally Friday! Can you guess where in the World Wally is?





















Wally has entered an ugly mug competition but receives a rather stone-faced reception! (We think he'll win though!)

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Scrubbing Up in Style


Kitchen accessories are those sort of things you buy when you see them and think "What a useful device", then you end up with tons of different things for specific jobs that you never use them for. Clutter. That's what it's called, and that's what we need to avoid.

Omizutori - March is the Water-Drawing Festival in Japan





Omizutori is a festival that takes place March 1st - 14th at the Todai-Ji Temple, Nara, Japan.
The ceremony is to cleanse people of their sins and to usher in the Spring of the New Year. It dates back 1,000 years and consists of Buddhist priests drawing up healing waters and waving burning pine torches in the air, drawing circles. It is believed that if you are showered with the fire sparks from these torches you will ignite be protected from evil spirits.

Wednesday, 9 March 2011

eBay Red Alert - some choice morsels from eBay!








































Although it's not an original - we still want one! These replica classics are all the rage and look fantastic in the living room.

Tuesday, 8 March 2011

Red Velvet Pancake Challenge!






























It's Pancake Day!!!! What better way to celebrate with these speciality Red Velvet Pancakes?

Fancy making them yourselves? We challenge you to have a go and let us know what you think!



Here is the recipe for these yummy scrummy pancakes (and some pics of more red pancakes!):

Monday, 7 March 2011

Iconic Chairs...In RED!

We at Red Candy LOVE the classic designs of iconic chairs and it is definitely something to look forward to from us in our store in the near future.
For now though we want to share the brilliance of these design classics with you...in red! 

Panton Chair by Verner Panton

The Panton Chair has been identified as a classic of modern furniture design. One of the first models belongs to the Museum of Modern Art in New York and was made of fiberglass.

Note that many original designs weren't originally produced in this yummy colour, but thanks to reproduction and replica manufacturers we can all own our favourites designs in our favourite colour!

Where's Wally Friday - Answers



That's right, Wally was attending the Oscars 2011 at the Kodak Theatre LA!

Friday, 4 March 2011

PUT SPRING IN YOUR STEP THIS SEASON, WITH RED SHOES!


It seems the fashion world has seen red and gone mad (in a good way) when it comes to shoes this Spring, and we can't help but take notice, just like you!

Where's Wally Friday! Can you guess where in the World Wally is?





















Wally has been watching the stars this week, but not the ones in the sky!

Thursday, 3 March 2011

Hinamatsuri - Roll out the Red Carpet!


Well it seems March 3rd isn't all about Alexander Bell!
Today is also 'Hinamatsuri' (a Japanese Doll Festival) or 'Girls' Day'. This is a day to pray for young girls' growth and happiness.
It can also be called 'Momo no sekku' (Peach Festival) because of the peach blossom season on the old lunar calendar.

Alexander Bell's Birthday!






























Yes today is indeed Alexander Bell's Birthday (March 3, 1847, Edinburgh, Scotland) - he was an eminent scientist, engineer and innovator and best known for being the man who invented the first practical telephone!


















This Great Scot is the reason we all use phones. Where would we be without them?

More after the jump!

Wednesday, 2 March 2011

eBay Red Alert - some choice morsels from eBay!

Circa 1950s High Cocktail Chair



This fantastic Red High Cocktail chair caught our eye when scouring eBay for inspiration. It's refurbished with a new, bright 'London Bus Red' wool fabric and strong, solid beech legs.

Sure to look great in any home!

More after the jump!

Tuesday, 1 March 2011

World Maths Day - Giant Calculator


It's World Maths Day today!

We want to celebrate by presenting the Calculator XXL.


First off, it's MASSIVE! Look at that! It's bigger than an iPad!
It will also make your desk look AMAZING!
Who said bigger is not always better?

It's roughly A4 size and is perfect as a quirky gift or if you have fat giant hands are teaching youngsters to use a calculator.

More after the jump!

Saint David's Day Discount!

Why do we love Saint David's Day? Well not only do we get to eat all the Welsh cakes we can stuff into our faces, but Wales has possibly one of the most awesome icons ever:


A BIG RED DRAGON.

























To get your special 10% Saint David's Day Discount just use the discount code below!
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