On The Hob

Rather than hiding away your Tea, Coffee and more in the cupboards why not get a set of canisters to store them in. Not only functional and air tight they also will add a great finishing touch to the look of your kitchen. The only problem you’ll have is deciding which set to buy. Here are a few of the options available.

Typhoon Vintage Kitchen Cream Canisters

Inspired by the kitchens of the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s, Typhoon has designed and developed a fabulous range of quality enamelled Kitchenware in a delicate soft cream.  These canisters have an airtight seal and are made of a strong metal.  Click here to buy Typhoon Vintage Kitchen Cream Canisters

Big Tomato Tea Storage

Big Tomato have created a range of quirky sayings on creamware such as “not for all the tea in china” or “use your loaf”.  The range includes storage jars, mugs, butter dishes and more.  It would make the perfect witty gift for a friend.  Click here to shop at John Lewis

John Lewis Acrylic Storage Canisters, Clear

These acrylic storage canisters have metal clip fastenings to keep them completely airtight.  These simple canisters will preserve the life of your food and as they’re clear you can see the food instantly, if you like spices or chutneys this could give a range of bright colours along your kitchen counters.  Click here to shop at John Lewis

Emma Ball Farmyard Designer Canisters

These cute farmyard canisters have been designed by Emma Ball from a range which also includes biscuit barrels and storage tins.  Emma graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a degree in Graphic design.  She specailises in watercolours.  Click here to see more of her designs and buy.

Pantone Canisters

Pantone colours are the latest kitchen craze.  This bold range includes canisters, mugs, tea towels, salt and pepper shakers.  Click here to see more and to buy.

Where do you go to buy coffee mugs?  The internet is a real inspiration with lots of creative, fun, quirky and stylish coffee mug designs.  If you’re like us at On The Hob you probably have one with you at the PC.  We don’t think its possible to have too many, but even if you have enough one of these could make the perfect gift.  Here are our top picks.  Just click on the picture to be taken to the store and find out more.

Alphabet Coffee Mugs

Alphabet Coffee mugs.  Never again argue over who’s mug is whos with these fantastic Alphabet mugs, as they’ll have your initial on them!  Or buy several and see what you can spell.

Pantone Mugs

Pantone Mugs.  Why not try a pantone mug, where others buy pantone samples, you could by mugs!  Now what will go with the carpet???

Classic Penguin Story Mugs

Classic Penguin Story Mugs.  These have to be one of our favourites, as you relax on the sofa at the end of the day with a good book, what better mug to enjoy a cuppa in?

The My Cuppa Mugs

The MyCuppa Mugs.  Know someone who is never happy with their tea or coffee.  Too milky or not enough!  This may be the solution.  The MyCuppa Mug has a pantone on the inside so they can specify their perfect blend of milk and coffee or milk and tea!  Problem solved.

Keep Calm and Carry on

Keep Calm and Carry On.  From the WWII poster this mug is certain to defuse any situation, just keep calm… and carry on!

Drink Selector Mug

Drink Selector Mug.  Can’t remember the order?  Use the drink selector mug.  just turn the rings to show – Tea or Coffee, Milk or Black, and number of sugars.

Well thats all for now as I can hear the Kettle whistling.  Leave us a comment with the mug you love or your suggestions.