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I have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. 

Hence, upon my return I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:

1. <a href="http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies 

I love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href="http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html">Wellies and Vogue</a>.

2. <a href="http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95

This tumbler via <a href="http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to house Whiskey whilst outdoors during this hot hot summer. 

3. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS">Breton Apron</a> - $28

Quite simply I was won over at the site of the wide pinstripes. I cannot think of a better attire whilst preparing a New England spread. 

4.<a href="http://www.jplicks.com/coffee.html"> JP Licks Coffee</a> - Prices Vary

A night in the city led us to stumble upon JP Licks. An ice cream parlour / coffee roaster, their aesthetic was as funky as their flavours { Mojito Sorbet anyone?? }. But while my friends downed iced treats my eyes were locked on their in house roasted coffee beans. My heart is set on a bag of the Organic Colombia "Don Telmo Reserva".

5. <a href="http://blog.cruisenow.com/cruise-deals/new-england-cruises/">New England</a> - Prices Vary

Ahh, just take in that coastal scenery for a moment. Did you know that 6 states make up New England? If all of them are as reminiscent of the ACTUAL England { it was where those fleeing my homeland first settled in after all.. }, I think I may have found a new spot for holidaying!

6.  <a href="http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT">Salt Taster</a> - $14

I have a thing for salt. Not the same 'thing' I have for sweet but a thing nonetheless. As a part of this 'thing' I've been cooking with pink salt, black salt and consuming smoked salt whenever I can. This four-part taster includes two ounces each of Brittany Gray, Pacific Sea, Hawaiian Coral and Alder Smoked sea salt. Served with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, these salts provide an exciting selection for the dinner table to experiment on otherwise bland veggies. 

7. <a href="http://www.toast.co.uk/product/KITCHEN/68ITA/Toast+Glass+Cloth.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dKITCHEN%26seoterm%3dKitchen%26nopaging%3dtrue%26&pcat=KITCHEN&adimage=">Toast Glass Cloth</a> { in blue } - £6.50

I cannot go England without going Toast. These simple, branded glass clothes are just the right size and texture for over-sized napkins at the dinner table. 

8. <a href="http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66">Tall Maple Pedestal </a>- $285

No table should be complete without something from <a href="http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66">Herriott Grace</a>. Every item is hand made and the craftsmanship reflects the skill and love of the crafts ma
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<p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a 'disagreement' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>