World renowned for their exceptional standards of quality and luxury, Christy launches its first range of Supima® cotton towels. Made from the very finest cotton yarns, the new Loft range is exceptionally soft and highly absorbent.
Thanks to its extra long fibres, Supmia® cotton produces a silky texture combined with lasting thickness. Loft has the added benefit of incorporating Hygrocotton*, a unique cotton fibre that has a hollow core. The fibre traps air so that wash after wash and tumble dry after tumble dry the towels get fatter and fluffier!
Supima’s uniformity in terms of fibre density and weight means it absorbs dye at a more even rate producing vibrant and long lasting colour. Available in eight sophisticated colours there is something for everyone. White, Parchment and Petal Pink offer a subtle touch of elegance, while Cassis, Black and Shadow provide a striking contrast against a white bathroom suite.
The season of strawberries and cream is upon us and as we all prepare for the most exciting sporting fortnight of the summer, renowned British towel brand Christy has once again joined forces with Wimbledon to bring you the 2009 Championship towels.
A perfect memento of this summer’s grand slam tournament, the new Christy towels are just as perfect an accessory for the aspiring tennis star of tomorrow, as they are for the stylish holidaymaker.
The 2009 championship towels are available in the traditional purple and green Wimbledon colours as well as a vibrant coral, blue and lime combination.
Christy has remained the leading manufacturer of towels for over 150 years. Using only the very finest fibres to create beautiful bathroom and beach towels, when you buy Christy, you are assured the very best. To view the full collection visit www.christy-home.com
The Championship towels can be purchased online from the Wimbledon shop on www.wimbledon.org/shop. The towels measure 70cm x 133cm (500gsm) and start at £25.
Leading UK towel and bed linen manufacturer Christy – renowned for outstanding quality through the use of the finest natural fibres and innovative fabrics – has just launched a new Fairtrade Organic line of towels.
This new range is not only of superb quality but also incorporates beautifully bright and punchy colours, one would not normally associate with organic products.
The towels are of a sumptuous 630gsm weight, making them some of the thickest and softest in the market and demonstrating Christy’s reputation for luxury product at affordable prices. Guaranteeing a better deal for third world producers, Christy has taken its Fairtrade commitment one step further by offering the consumer a range that is produced by using only 100% organically grown Fairtrade certified cotton and environmentally low impact dyes.
Inspired by South American culture the range is featured in eight bright and punchy colours: Ecru, Birch, Chocolate, Rainforest Jungle, Ocean, Mulberry and Spice, each of which is available in Christy’s standard sizes of face cloths, hand and bath towels and bath sheets.
Prices start at £9 for a hand towel. For further information, please contact Christy on 08457 58 52 52 or online at www.christy- home.com.
The hotly-anticipated Christy bed linen collection launched on 26 June at London’s Violin Factory (as featured in Grand Designs) amid excitement and fanfare. The event attracted a host of high-profile publications ranging from Britain’s best selling home magazine, Ideal Home, to the prestigious Sunday Times Style supplement.
Magazine editors from Living etc, Homes & Gardens and Country Homes & Interiors were talked through the collection by Dominique Marshall, Christy’s acclaimed bed linen designer. Dominique explained her inspiration behind each range as the press explored three floors full of colourful bed linen and accessories.
Celebrated Italian chef, Aldo Zilli, was on hand to supply mouth watering food to the hungry crowd. Each dish was carefully chosen to complement the six collections that form the basis of the 19 new bed linen designs. The press were treated to theatrical cookery demonstrations and tucked into Aldo’s signature fish dishes and irresistible chocolate fondue.
The press left the event clutching press packs bulging with colourful press releases and inspirational image guides. With 60 journalists attending the event this will surely translate into column inches for Christy’s new collection. Watch this space!
Next month marks National Bed Month, an annual initiative to raise awareness about the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. With only 1 in 10 of us saying that we sleep well each night* now is the ideal time to give yourself and your bedroom a bit of TLC for a peaceful night’s rest. Let Christy help you create a relaxing bedroom environment with the new Meadow collection from Christy’s Spring/Summer 08 collection.
Adorn your bed with spring-like Meadow bed linen in the fresh and subtle tones of Willow and Ivory. With intricate floral embroidery the design adds texture and interest to the soft colour palette. Made from crisp, cool 100% cotton and a 200 thread count, Christy give you a reason to stay nestled under the covers for longer.
The complementary boudoir cushions are available in both shades with pearlescent button detailing for a delicate, hand stitched touch. The Flora throw and cushion in faux silk add a touch of luxury to this scheme and complete the look.
Dominique Marshall, bed linen designer at Christy, gives her top tips to making the most of your bed this Spring:
- Be generous with your use of pillows - the addition of extra pillows is a great way to add a touch of luxury to your bed. Four standard is the minimum I’d recommend for an inviting look and you can add a couple of Continental (square) pillows at the back for a truly indulgent look. Remember you can always take a layer of pillows off when it is time to go to bed. Plump your pillows regularly to make them look soft and welcoming.
- Accessorise – the easiest way to change the look of your bed for each season is to change your accessories. Throws and cushions in light, delicate fabrics like cotton and silk are inviting yet cool for the warmer months.
- Bed linen – choose Egyptian cotton as this will keep you cooler in the summer. Always iron your bed linen so you don’t spoil the look.
- Make your bed properly – this may seem like an obvious point but a well-dressed bed is immediately more inviting. If you are using a throw take care how you position it. Use your throw folded as a runner ¾ of the way down or fold and drape at the bottom of the bed.
For stockist details contact Christy on 08457 58 52 52 or visit www.christy-home.com
Next Month is National Bed Month, an annual initiative to raise awareness about the importance of getting a good nights sleep.
Next month marks National Bed Month, an annual initiative to raise awareness about the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. With only 1 in 10 of us saying that we sleep well each night* now is the ideal time to give yourself and your bedroom a bit of TLC for a peaceful night’s rest. Let Christy help you create a relaxing bedroom environment with the new Meadow collection from Christy’s Spring/Summer 08 collection.
Adorn your bed with spring-like Meadow bed linen in the fresh and subtle tones of Willow and Ivory. With intricate floral embroidery the design adds texture and interest to the soft colour palette. Made from crisp, cool 100% cotton and a 200 thread count, Christy give you a reason to stay nestled under the covers for longer. The complementary boudoir cushions are available in both shades with pearlescent button detailing for a delicate, hand stitched touch. The Flora throw and cushion in faux silk add a touch of luxury to this scheme and complete the look.
Dominique Marshall, bed linen designer at Christy, gives her top tips to making the most of your bed this Spring:
- Be generous with your use of pillows - the addition of extra pillows is a great way to add a touch of luxury to your bed. Four standard is the minimum I’d recommend for an inviting look and you can add a couple of Continental (square) pillows at the back for a truly indulgent look. Remember you can always take a layer of pillows off when it is time to go to bed. Plump your pillows regularly to make them look soft and welcoming.
- Accessorise – the easiest way to change the look of your bed for each season is to change your accessories. Throws and cushions in light, delicate fabrics like cotton and silk are inviting yet cool for the warmer months.
- Bed linen – choose Egyptian cotton as this will keep you cooler in the summer. Always iron your bed linen so you don’t spoil the look.
- Make your bed properly – this may seem like an obvious point but a well-dressed bed is immediately more inviting. If you are using a throw take care how you position it. Use your throw folded as a runner ¾ of the way down or fold and drape at the bottom of the bed.
Christy Launches it's new range of striking woven and printed beach towels with a fashionable range of designs to suit all tastes.
Christy Launches it's new range of striking woven and printed beach towels with a fashionable range of designs to suit all tastes.
The bright colours and bold patterns are sure to guarantee a glance or two!
The woven range of beach towels are looped on one side for absorbency and both ranges have a velour side to ensure comfortable sunbathing!
Christy printed beach towels are 76cm x 152cm long, made from 100% cotton and priced at £12.50 each. Christy woven beach towels are 100cm x 180cm long, made from 100% cotton and priced at £18.00 each.
Christy, the UK's premier towel manufacturer, is injecting their Spring/Summer 08 collection with a kaleidoscope of new colours - all showcased in Dreamland.
At very opposite ends of the colour spectrum Renaissance sees the addition of Alabaster for a warm yet softer colour palette and Bluestone, a striking marine blue towel. Christy’s signature towel, woven from 100% Egyptian cotton, encompasses 18 different elegant colours.
Taking direct colour inspiration from nature and the ever increasing desire for all things organic, the Panache range adds three more vibrant shades to its pure cotton collection. The fresh and botanical Green Tea paired with the jewel-like Aquarius make a stunning statement hanging from a rail or folded into an inviting stack.
Alternatively Cappuccino offers a rich neutral for those wanting something slightly less adventurous.
Vivid colours prevail in Christy’s Spring/Summer 08 designs including the fashion-forward Odyssey assortment of stunning brights. The berry tone of Summer Pudding is as delicious as it sounds and a contrasting catwalk-inspired Electric Blue highlights the subtle yet distinctive graphic boxes, woven into the velour border of the towels.
In response to the rise in demand for more masculine bathroom accessories Christy introduces two new shades to the luxuriously thick Urbis range. Sophisticated Duck Egg and Sable complement the colour palette of the 750 gsm cotton towel and epitomise urban-chic for the contemporary bathroom. The sharp styling also features a deep end hem and sleek pin tuck header bar.
Christy’s brand new Opera collection makes dramatic use of both colour and the distinguished damask design which is brought up-to-date using oversized jacquard patterns. The converse colours of Charcoal and Palm coordinate perfectly with Odyssey’s hot fashion colours.
Experience the same high quality design and style on holiday as in the bathroom with Christy's printed and woven beach towels. The Spring/Summer woven collection sees five new designs (Modern Damask, Zebra, Big Spot, Atomic and Jungle) across a broad and lively colour palette. The two printed towels, Hawaii and Antigua, have a highly graphic and distinctly exotic feel with bold colours including lime, tangerine, blue and shocking pink.
The exclusive, long-standing relationship between Christy and the All England Lawn Tennis Club continues this year with the stand showcasing the 2008 men’s and women’s towels for The Championships at Wimbledon.
Shorter days, longer nights and a cold miserable commute signifies that autumn is finally here.
Hibernating indoors for the next few months provides the perfect opportunity to transform your bathroom into a sanctuary to escape to after a long day in the office. Wrap up in a Christy towel after a long soak in the bath, or snuggle into a sumptuous robe from Christy’s A/W collection.
Grown-up pattern and a return to colour feature strongly in Christy's Autumn/Winter towel collections. With four new jacquard designs, colour updates to three plain dye collections, two new embroidered designs, one completely new plain dye collection and a new robe range, your bathroom will never be the same again!
The recent predominance of neutrals in the bathroom is now making way for clear and clean shades of colour across the spectrum. Add a refreshing zing with Odyssey in Teal, which is partnered with hot Hibiscus this season. Taking inspiration from the catwalk, the graphic boxes woven into a velour boarder add a subtle design feature.
As well as being colour leaders, Christy makes it a priority to invest in new yarn technologies with this season's result being the aptly named Gorgeous towel collection. Made from 100% Hygrocotton, the fibres of the Gorgeous towel have a hollow core which traps air so that wash after wash and tumble dry after tumble dry the towels get 'fatter' and fluffier. Available in eight unashamedly soft, feminine colours, these towels are made for serious pampering!
Retro pattern, a desirable look at the moment, gets a grown-up take for the bathroom this autumn in the shape of six new patterned towel ranges in a sophisticated colour palette. Montreal and Manhattan jacquards featuring horizontal and vertical stripes plus Geneva and Oslo jacquards with spots in grids and waves add an urban feel thanks to the Bluestone, Charcoal, Stormy Blue and Parchment colourways. To co-ordinate, Geneva and Oslo are also available as plain dye towels (in eight different colours) with embroidered header bars and end hems featuring the same spot designs.
Make a difference with Christy's Fairtrade towel range. Every purchase from this collection ensures that disadvantaged cotton farmers in developing countries can improve their livelihoods. Choose from four soft, weathered colours: Rice White, Oatmeal, Soft Aloe and Stonewash.
Taking Christy's sumptuous robe collection up to six ranges, the new Odyssey robe takes inspiration from its towel namesake. Made from 100% cotton, these robes are available in two sizes and three statement colours - Charcoal, Shocking Pink and White - with contrast stitching detail.
For stockist details contact Christy on 08457 58 52 52 or visit www.christy-home.com
Summer evenings will soon be a distant memory so its time to warm up your home before winter sets in.
As the days get shorter and the nights grow longer nothing beats the feeling of coming back to a warm house and shutting the door on the cold and dark outside. Prepare your home for the months ahead with luxurious linens, warming throws and cosy cushions from Christy’s A/W collection.
Vibrant colours and bold patterns are set to play an important role within home interiors this season. Consumers have embraced this trend in the form of wallpaper, towels, cushions, throws and bed linen. With this in mind Christy has designed Passion, a striking collection available in Dove and Rosewood. Lines of vivid embroidery zigzag across the linen, creating a sense of power and speed. Team with the fringed Passion silk cushion and velvet Romeo accessories to add instant drama.
For something truly lavish and decadent the Venezia collection will tempt you back to bed on those cold winter mornings. Inspiration comes from ornate Baroque curves and a hint of the Orient to produce one of Christy’s most opulent designs to date. A delicate, gold floral design trails across the white bed linen and pillowcases while the 100% cotton satin makes it irresistibly soft. Made from 100% silk, the matching ivory throw is luxuriously thick and can be used for extra warmth or purely decoration.
While rich colours and sumptuousness remains a favourite in the bedroom, the trend towards more organic and natural homewares continues to gain momentum. Inspiration has been influenced by the natural properties of wood to create a textural structure (using a delicate yarn-dye weave) but remains beautifully smooth to the touch. Smart tailoring with an inserted mesh tape gives a more masculine feel, while the earthy colour palette (Mink, Moonbeam and Mineral) highlights the link back to nature. To add a feminine touch pair with a silk Inspiration cushion in one of three contrasting colours – chocolate, teal and ivory.
For city dwellers wanting to create an urban feel without compromising on quality, look no further than Albany. A predominantly Ivory or Dove design with small touches of colour in Red and Indigo, Albany looks fantastic with dark wood and geometric furniture. Made from 100% cotton satin the 400 thread count is a testament to its unrivalled quality at an affordable price. To add a splash of colour team with Christy’s Argyle silk cushion.
Designers at Christy have been inspired by a Winter Garden theme to combine the soft shades and subtle tones found in Rossi. Available in White/Spa and Ivory/Sage the oversized and stylised flowers appear to grow up from the base of the bed – twisting and curling on their way. An injection of colour (in Blue or Sage) is found on the reverse of the duvet, and the cotton/linen combination and silk cushion exemplify this season’s trend that mixes fabrics and textures.
For stockist details contact Christy on 08457 58 52 52 or visit www.christy-home.com
Some things just get better with age and a bit of TLC, and Christy's new Gorgeous towel is one of them.
As well as being undisputed colour leaders, Christy - the UK's leading towel brand - also makes it a priority to invest in new yarn technologies. This season's result is the aptly named Gorgeous collection. Made from 100% Hygrocotton*, the unique fibres of the towel have a hollow core that traps air. What this means for you is that wash after wash and tumble dry after tumble dry (use a medium heat for the best results) the towels get 'fatter' and fluffier. See the results for yourself…
Gorgeous towels are available in eight unashamedly soft, feminine colours, making them perfect for serious pampering. Just make sure you clear some space in your cupboard!
*Patent Pending
Prices from £3 for a face cloth to £30 for a bath sheet. For stockist information contact Christy on 08457 58 52 52 or visit www.christy-home.com
With summer fast approaching, what better way to capture a piece of that wonderful, intangible summer feeling than with bed linen that echoes everything that summer is all about.
The Solace collection from Christy will add instant zing to any bedroom with its vibrant coral and aqua colour palettes. Featuring a subtle sunburst jacquard design on the pillowcases and the front of the duvet cover with ice cream-inspired stripes on the reverse, Solace is made for long, summer lie-ins. Made entirely with 100% cotton, the bed linen will keep you cool even in the warmest of months.
Why not team with plain dye sheets from the Escape collection and finish with one of the two co-ordinating silk cushions to complete the look: Soho Stripe and Solace - both in coral and cyan. Roll on summer!
Solace double duvet cover is priced at £55 and pillowcases from £10. Matching cushions cost £20.
For stockist information contact Christy on 08457 58 52 52 or visit www.christy-home.com
Use your kids' bathtime as an excuse to inject a riot of colour and fun into the bathroom with the new towel collection from Christy
The UK's leading manufacturer brings its unsurpassed quality and finishing to the four latest designs: Handies, Feeties, Gypsy and Dots 'n' Spots.
Made with 100% cotton, providing ultra softness against your children's skin and maximum absorbency, Christy's kids collection will put a smile on everyone's faces thanks to the vibrant designs.
Handies, in an aquatic blue and green colour combination, features oversized hand prints and Feeties, in show-stopping fuschia and yellow, is covered in giant footprints. Both jacquard designs are finished with a playful striped end hem.
As the name suggests, Dots 'n' Spots is a printed towel decorated with small, medium and large spots in a rainbow of colours whilst Gypsy - also printed - features a vivacious paisley design in a predominantly pink colour palette.
All are priced at £12.50 for a bath towel. For stockist information contact Christy on 08457 58 52 52 or visit www.christy-home.com
Christy launches its new range of striking woven beach towels in time for summer 2007 with a fashionable range of colours to suit the whole family.
The five new designs - Panama, Sunrise, Mirage, Bubbles and Koi, have an exuberant colour palette that will guarantee a glance or two!
The beach towels are looped on one side to aid absorbency and are velour on the other to ensure comfortable sunbathing. Now all you need to add is a pair of oversized sunglasses, a bottle of Factor 25 sunscreen and you’ve got the perfect ingredients for a pool or beachside holiday!
Christy beach towels are 100cm x 180cm long, made from 100% cotton and priced at £18 each.
Fairtrade Fortnight, which aims to encourage people to ‘Change Today, Choose Fairtrade’ is fast approaching (26 February - 11 March 2007). Christy, the UK’s best loved towel brand is the first towel company in the UK to introduce a Fairtrade collection into its range.
Changing an everyday item such as a towel can make a positive impact on the lives of millions of farmers in developing countries. Christy’s Fairtrade range is made from 100% Fairtrade combed cotton, sourced directly from farmers in India at a fixed price, ensuring a stable and regular income.
The range comes in four neutral colours, Rice White, Oatmeal, Aloe and Stonewash with each colour available in four different sizes. The herringbone-style header bar and end hem create eye-catching details whilst the subtle shades complement any bathroom scheme and contribute to supporting the developing world.
Fairtrade Fortnight aims to improve shoppers’ understanding of how Fairtrade brings about positive changes for developing world communities. The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent certification that disadvantaged producers in the third world are receiving a fair deal for their labour. Fairtrade guarantees them a minimum price for their products as well as an extra premium to be used for community development projects. With over 2,000 Fairtrade Certified products available worldwide it’s easier than ever to change what you eat, drink and wear
Luxury weekend getaway specialists Mr & Mrs Smith have jumped in bed with Christy to form the perfect brand partnership. Marrying the best in boutique hotels throughout the UK and now Europe following the launch of the latest Mr & Mrs Smith book with the best in towels, bed linen and robes, the newly formed union will provide a wide range of joint marketing opportunities.
The partnership got off to a flying start earlier this month at the launch party for the latest book 'Mr and Mrs Smith Hotel Collection: European Cities'. Held at The Conran Shop in west London, Christy provided luxury robes with Mr Smith embroidery for the male bar staff and Mrs Smith for the female staff, both of which proved extremely popular with guests as well as staff!
Sign up to our monthly newsletter for Mr & Mrs Smith updates and keep your eyes on our website and in our stores for further initiatives in 2007.
Take a nod from this season’s tailoring trend and dress your bathroom with the new Urbis towel collection from market leader Christy. Luxuriously thick 750 gsm cotton combines with a sophisticated colour palette to create a towel collection inspired by and created for sleek urban interiors.
Echoing the catwalks of Stella McCartney and Calvin Klein, the heavy weight combed cotton towel collection is available in eight crisply urban shades, including smooth biscotti, rich burgundy port, warm mocha, fresh zinc, cool blueprint and moody slate.
Whether rolled, stacked, folded neatly on shelves, draped on a hook, used alone or combined with a bold splash of colour, the heavy weight combed cotton looks and feels velvety thick to the touch, while the dense two fold construction provides superior absorbency and warmth.
Featuring a deep end hem and elegant pin tuck header bar reminiscent of men’s suiting, Urbis will add the final touches to a glamorous new wet room or instantly and affordably update the simplest of bathrooms.
With long nights and dark mornings fast approaching, home comforts come to the fore. Nothing says luxury more than a crisp new set of bed linen, so ensure your bedroom looks and feels its best for winter with Desire, the latest collection from Christy.
Taking inspiration from the understated elegance of this season’s catwalk collections, the key is in the detail: 250 thread count semi-plain dye cotton, smart Oxford styling, double satin contrast stitching and a beautifully gentle drape.
Refined and sophisticated, with a silky soft feel and delicate sheen, the 100% cotton satin Desire comes in a varied palette of angora, celadon, juniper and indigo. Mix and match bed linen and accessories to create entirely different room schemes, with a warm throw and invitingly piled cushions providing the finishing touches.
Pair square and rectangular pillowcases in angora and celadon for a stylish boutique hotel look. Add the 100% silk Indulgence throw and cushion in natural or celadon, featuring panels of tonal shades and printed oriental flowers, plus Sara Stripe and Sumatra cushions for extra pattern, texture and depth.
Combine indigo and juniper bed linen with the Silhouette throw and cushion for a more opulent look. Referencing this winter’s embellishment trend, the lavishly decorated cotton-velvet throw features a sequined central panel with raised floral design. For maximum impact, contrast with the classic-with-a-twist, 1920’s inspired Deco cushion.
Christy asserts its colour and trend leadership once again with the launch of the brand new Urbis towel collection.
Picking up on one of the key fashion trends for this winter - androgyny - Christy has created a 750gsm, combed 100% cotton towel in an eight-strong colour palette inspired by the urban landscape: moody grey and mocha through to blueprint and warm biscotti.
The deep end hem gives the towel a crisp and tailored feel whilst the dense, two-fold construction provides superior absorbency. Reflecting the increasing popularity of contemporary wet rooms and open-plan bedroom/bathroom layouts, Urbis is for the way we live now.
Envelop yourself in Christy's three new woven designs - all available in a complementary palette of Blue, Natural and Jade. Delight features gentle tendrils of colour; abstract stars adorn Shimmer, while another one of this season's trends, tartan, has been reinterpreted with Dandy.
Colour introductions to highly popular existing ranges complete the seasonal collection. Dramatic Stormy Blue and rich Auburn have been added to Renaissance, Christy's most luxurious Egyptian cotton towel collection. The extra soft and velvety Panache towel now becomes available in two vivid oceanic colours, Deep Sea and Gemstone. And four further high fashion colours - Fig, Ember, Palm and Sunlight - have been added to the graphic, woven Odyssey towel.
Enjoy the luxury of Christy whilst away from home with one of the five brightly coloured new woven beach towel designs. As the name suggests, Bubbles is a playful blue, retro take on underwater bubbles; Olivia continues the retro theme with stylised, over-sized florals in lime, pink and chocolate; unexpected colour combinations of chocolate, radiant and salmon pinks plus opaline green combine with a botanical flock design to create Neptune; rows of bamboo shoots in shades of blue on blue line Bamboo; and Beijing's graphic circles on a striped hot pink and chocolate base makes five.
Just like a new pair of shoes or handbag can lift your wardrobe, a new set of bed linen will give your bedroom an entirely fresh new look. Whether piled high bohemian-style or carefully edited for sleek boutique hotel chic, cushions and throws add the finishing touch. Crisp, elegant, decadent, floral, tailored – Christy has all the trends covered with its new bed linen and accessories collections.
The softest plain dye 200 thread count Egyptian cotton is used to create Escape bedlinen, available in white, ivory, dove, willow, dew and ash with co-ordinating ladder stitched Oxford pillowcases and flat or fitted sheets. Create a subtly sophisticated look with silk cushions in dove, willow, dew and ash and the 100% cotton twill Serena throw in ivory or dew, with rows of contrast hemmed pintucks framing a central panel sprinkled with embroidered squares.
Inspired by this winter’s tailoring trend, the key is in the detail: a smart Oxford edge, double satin stitching and soft, elegant sheen. The 250 thread count 100% cotton satin Desire collection is available in a muted palette of angora, celadon, juniper and indigo.
Pair angora and celadon bedlinen with the 100% silk Indulgence throw and matching cushions in natural or celadon, featuring panels of tonal shades and printed abstract oriental-style flowers.
For a more opulent look, match Desire bedlinen in juniper and indigo with the Silhouette throw and cushion and matching Deco cushion. Taking influence from the catwalks’ embellishment trend, lavish pattern, metallics and sequins collide to create a maximum impact look. Available in rich juniper or indigo, the burlesque-inspired cotton velvet throw features a sequinned central panel with raised floral detail, while the Deco cushion sports a classic-with-a-twist 1920s style design.
With a nod to this season’s layering trend, an embroidered floral motif in cerise mixed with subtle, tonal stripes and spots adds drama to Boutique, a 100% cotton jacquard 250 thread count collection in fashion-forward platinum.
Traditional menswear fabrics are the inspiration behind Ishmir, a 100% cotton yarn dyed stripe in dew or natural. Woven into the fabric are varying widths of stripe, creating a gently urban made-to-measure look. Layer with refined, luxurious silk cushions in dew.
Embroidered rose heads surrounded by a border of running stitch and small spots give the 200 thread count, 100% cotton Fleur a delicately feminine feel. Available in dove with sangria and olive tones and ivory with dove and willow tones, co-ordinate with matching silk cushion in sangria or chocolate.
Cool and clean, white is still the purists choice when it comes to bed linen. Made from 100% easy care cotton, a discreet pintuck panel adds interest to the 200 thread count Bliss, available in white and ivory.
Spread a little sweetness in your bathroom this summer with Christy’s new Sakura and Pluto towels, which come in a range of candy-inspired colourways.
Incorporating sumptuous fine coloured stripes with a mix of harmonious bright tones, the Sakura range allows you to bring a little urban sophistication to your bathroom.
A perfect partner to Sakura is Pluto - with its large semi circles in tonal colours, complemented with a spot design woven into the border.
Made from 100% cotton, Sakura and Pluto are available in three striking colourways – Magenta, Turquoise and Neutral. Make a statement in your bathroom by mixing and matching Sakura and Pluto with plain dye towels.
Christy now offers a complete home range which includes items for the bedroom, bathroom and sitting room. All can be ordered online at www.christy-home.com.
Christy is known for its high quality luxurious products, but when it comes to colour choice the selection is unrivalled. Five collections of plain dye towels offer a total of 64 individual colours. All collections reflect the latest trends in interior designs and are updated regularly. The company also offers a selection of colour woven, embroidered and beach designs, which can be mixed and matched with many of the plain dye ranges.
Fresh and feminine is the order for Spring/Summer 2006 with Christy’s new colour selection from its popular Panache range.
Clear out dull browns and gloomy greys and think secret gardens, and classic florals and take the leap from inside to out! Bringing colour into the home, can be a scary prospect for some, but why not look to nature for an example of how it’s done.
By taking inspiration from Summer’s flora and fauna such as poppies, primroses and peonies, Christy’s new Pistachio and Coral colours are sure to add a touch of girly romance to your bathroom.
Make a fashion statement in the bathroom with the new Odyssey capsule collection from Christy. With a palette of ten hot towel colours to choose from it is easy to give your bathroom a Trinny and Susannah makeover.
From bold and funky tones, like Shocking Pink and Satsuma, to classy, subtle shades of Poolside, Charcoal and Pebble, Odyssey has every taste covered. A graphic woven velour border adds a subtle design element. And, although Christy never compromise on quality, the collection is such good value for money that you really can afford to change the look of your bathroom with the season and be more daring with your choice of towel colours.
Christy now offers a complete home range which includes items for the bedroom, bathroom and sitting room. All can be ordered online at www.christy-home.com.
Christy is known for its high quality luxurious products, but when it comes to colour choice the selection is unrivalled. Five collections of plain dye towels offer a total of 64 individual colours. All collections reflect the latest trends in interior designs and are updated regularly. The company also offers a selection of colour woven, embroidered and beach designs, which can be mixed and matched with many of the plain dye ranges.
If you really want to look cool by the pool or a peach on the beach choose your accessories with care. Christy’s new 2006 beach collection offers twelve stunning designs allowing you to look hot even if the weather isn’t up to much.
Made from high quality cotton, the new beach collection includes 10 bold, colour woven designs plus two vibrant printed towels so you shouldn’t have a problem finding something to suit.
The colour woven range takes its inspiration from a number of sources. Castaway, Marakesh, Honolulu and Rhumba are influenced by the exotic cultures of dream holiday destinations. Waterwhirl, Lagoon and Tequila use cool water inspired tones to create a classic look. But, if you want a towel as bright as the midday sun then look no further than Spotty Stripe, Margarita or Disco Boogie. In addition, Christy’s two printed designs, Squash and Jazz, feature reversible designs with a fun, retro feel.
All Christy beach towels are specially designed for a day out on the beach with towelling loops on one side for superb absorbency and soft velour on the other side for the ultimate comfort.
Christy now offers a complete home range which includes items for the bedroom, bathroom and sitting room. All can be ordered online at www.christy-home.com.
Christy is known for its high quality luxurious products, but when it comes to colour choice the selection is unrivalled. Five collections of plain dye towels offer a total of 64 individual colours. All collections reflect the latest trends in interior designs and are updated regularly. The company also offers a selection of colour woven, embroidered and beach designs, which can be mixed and matched with many of the plain dye ranges.
Have you ever wondered how to create the gorgeously manicured look of perfectly plumped pillows and fabulously co-ordinated bed linen that you find in the best hotels? Christy knows a thing or two about fine bed linen, including how to get it looking its best with a few simple tricks. Here, Christy’s Bed linen Designer, Amy Langridge, shares her secrets:
A Few Ground Rules
Don’t be tempted to compromise on quality – There is no substitute for fine quality fabrics and natural materials are a must in the bedroom. Don’t be fooled into thinking that all cotton, linen etc is the same. One clue to a good quality fabric is the thread count – generally speaking a high thread count is a good indicator of quality. All Christy bed linen has a minimum 200 thread count. Also, look out for Egyptian cotton as this is the finest quality you can buy.
Don’t skimp on the pillows – a generous use of pillows says luxury. I’d generally say four standard is the minimum for an inviting look and I like to add a couple of Continental (square) pillows at the back. Remember you can always take a layer of pillows off when it is time to go to bed. Plump your pillows regularly to make them look soft and inviting.
Make your bed properly – No matter how lovely your bed linen, a poorly made bed will let it down. Sheets and pillows need to be flat and straight and a few simple accessories, like cushions and throws will really set a well made bed off. If you are using a throw take care how you position it. Use your throw folded as a runner ¾ of the way down or fold and drape at the bottom of the bed.
Always Iron your bed linen – there is nothing worse than wrinkled bed linen for spoiling the look. Pure, natural fibres, like those used by Christy, look and feel fabulous but they sometimes need that extra bit of care when ironing. To keep your bed linen looking its best follow these simple rules:
Natural drying - take the linen straight out of the washing machine and lay it as flat as possible on your drying line. Iron your linen while it is still damp and store as flat a possible until it is on your bed.
Tumble drying - ensure the dryer is set at the right temperature. Cotton should be dried at 40 degrees rather than on a high temperature and linen should be left to dry naturally.
If your bed linen incorporates delicate detailing simply iron on the reverse or place a plain sheet over the top to protect it.
Creating the Look
Accessorise – the easiest way to bring colour in to the bedroom or to create a certain look is to experiment with accessories. Cushions and throws are perfect for this and by buying a few things at a time you needn’t break the bank. Try choosing a theme – for instance Christy’s new Viva and Fiji cushions take their inspiration from oriental and Indian cultures. Accessories can create a look on their own so try changing them for different seasons or just when you fancy something new.
Experiment with Colour - Don’t be nervous about using colour as strong tones are really making a come back this season. Think bold and try mixing plains with patterns as well as other plain colours. When you are shopping try different colours and patterns together by putting pillow cases next to each other to see how they look. Try mixing clashing colours or plain colours with patterned designs. You might want to choose a fitted sheet and two rectangular base pillows in one colour or design then contrast with a duvet cover and top pillows in a different one.
It’s all in the detail – choose bed linen with interesting and high quality details as this not only adds interest but also helps to create a luxurious look. Look for pretty buttons on pillow cases and duvet covers, fine embroidery and edging in contrasting colours.
Change with the Seasons – During the winter months use throws and cushions in warm, heavy, textured fabrics like wool and corduroy to create lots of warm snugly layers. You can still use accessories to great effect during the warmer summer months but choose light, delicate fabrics like cotton and silk. For bed linen choose Egyptian cotton to keep you cool in summer and warmer fabrics like cotton sateen in winter.
Take your inspiration from around you – Draw inspiration from magazines, shop displays and other people’s homes. Many people want to re-create the hotel look in the bedroom. Here is how to do it easily:
Use simple but top quality bed linen in neutral colours and keep the styling simple. You don’t want to overload your bed with too many cushions and accessories for this look. Use square pillowcases as well as your four standard rectangular pillowcases to add layers and a few strategically placed coordinating cushions to really set off the look. Tailored, simple and generic is the key!
Christy now offers a complete home range which includes items for the bedroom, bathroom and sitting room. All can be ordered online at www.christy-home.com.
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