Beat the January Blues with a trip to Country Baskets. We’re feeling full of inspiration for 2018, and we can’t wait to show you all the exciting new products hitting our shelves this year.

Looking at trends for 2018, we are seeing a rise in cool and calming tones, specifically beautiful blue hues. The new year is all about turning over a new leaf, a fresh start, and these clean and minimalistic colours reflect that theme. Introduce a little blue into your home, craft projects or floristry to stay on trend throughout the seasons, from deep navy and aqua to soft grey and pale crystal blue, we have it all at Country Baskets.

Cotton Reels images found on Tumblr via Pinterest, Colour swatches found on Suna blog via Pinterest, Denim images found on AAI via Pinterest.

Plates and Crockery image found on Urban Interiors via Pinterest, Bottles image found on Pinterest.

When it comes to Artificial Flowers and Greenery we have a beautiful selection of new arrivals this season. Starting with our Elsa range, that combines rich navy and purple tones, perfect for complimenting Pantone Colour of the Year 2018, expect this collection in store and online later in February.

The brand new Elsa flower collection will be hitting the stores late February.

We also have a gorgeous collection of pale blue flowers, that are perfectly suited to those wanting to feature shades of blue on their big day. Our Pearl Wedding Collection in blue is ideal, with delicate pearl detailing, this range is due in store and online in March, so keep an eye out. Another gorgeous collection is English Heath, a meadow inspired collection of wild cornflower, daisy sprays and grasses, featuring an array of blues and greens.

Images showcase the beautiful Myra collection.

Image showcases the the Jade collection and Plum collection.

To complement our wide selection of Artificial Flowers, we also stock a variety of homeware, glassware and pottery at fantastic prices. Our new Bali collection is handmade is Bali, Indonesia, and features a variety of beautiful shapes, sizes and finishes. There are some beautiful shades of blue throughout the collection so make sure you pop into your local store to pick up a unique hand finished piece.

Create show stopping arrangements that you will be proud of with the beautiful flower collections that we stock, as well as the intricate glassware and pottery that will compliment the colour scheme perfectly. Bring blues and purples together with the Vaso range, which has strong lines and beautiful colours as well as the unique shapes of glass bottles which can also be found in store and online.

Images shows the beautiful glassware which is Vaso range.

Images shows a beautiful arrangement wrapped around a bottle from the Artic collection.

So keep calm this January and embrace the blues, because this soothing colour pallet is set to be strong throughout 2018.

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