We found this customer review of the Zack Oletto Revolving Ashtray on Amazon at the weekend:

Ideal for smoking gents who live with a fussy female!

I was slightly reluctant to order this item due to its price but I have to say it is worth every penny…

…I have found the mechanism disposes of everything from large cigar butts to card and bits and pieces that is too much effort to reach for the bin, with 1 and maximum 2 plunges. Overall a good buy if you are looking to buy a good looking ashtray/mini bin that won’t need replacing for many years and designed with a lot of care and attention to detail from Zack of Germany.

You can read the full review here.

The Volta Oil Lamp from Zack is great for creating romantic mood lighting this Christmas (or any other time of year for that matter)!

And as it’s an oil lamp you even get to save on electricity!

We think that they look great as a pair at each end of a mantelpiece or maybe on a couple of side tables or it would look equally as good as a table centrepiece.

It has an opaque glass funnel to diffuse the light and a polished 18/10 high grade stainless steel base.

It would even make a great gift as it comes in a sturdy and attractive gift box. What’s even better is that Proleno is currently offering this lamp with a great discount!

We get asked all sorts of questions but one that raised a smile recently was when a potential customer told us that she wanted to buy a Marino Magnetic Soap Holder but she wanted to know if we sold magnetic soap for it and, if not, where could she buy it as her local supermarket did not stock it!

When we had recovered from our amusement we told her that its not the soap that is magnetic but the holder itself and that a magnet comes with the holder to attach to the soap bar!

The customer was delighted to hear this, made her purchase and has since been back to buy several more for friends and family, all of whom have admired it when using her “facilities”!

We have to say that we think that the Marino Magnetic Soap Holder from Zack is the coolest magnetic soap holder in the world! We googled it and everything else is, well, frankly a bit tacky so its no wonder that this product has been a spectacular success.

Made from high grade 18/10 stainless steel, as with all things from Zack, the soap holder has a brushed finish and obviously complements the other items in the Marino range.

We would say that we love it, but actually judging from the sheer numbers sold worldwide its clear that the discerning buying public who admire quality, form and functionality love it just as much!

Available online from Proleno.

Or were they ever out of style? Civio bathroom accessories from Zack have been around for a while but the ever expanding range has definitely kept it at the forefront of cutting edge design and style for your bathroom!

The sleek and simple style that typifies the range is hugely successful and the range looks great whether in a home bathroom, a swish hotel or a high end office complex.

Complementary items mean that you can use them as accent pieces or go all the way as the range includes everything from a toilet roll holder to a stunning towel shelf and rail through to towel hooks , a great slatted shower shelf, a standalone toilet butler and even a hairdryer holder.

Nothing has been forgotten. And chances are that Zack will add even more items to the range!

Available online from Proleno.

Originally launched back in 2007 when it proved a huge success new stock of Oliver Hemming’s outstanding combination Jug Kettle and Toaster Set from his Attitude range has finally made it back to British shores in time for Christmas.

Last year they sold out incredibly quickly and judging by early sales it looks like this year with be a repeat performance!

The twin pack of jug kettle and four slice toaster, both in matching brushed stainless steel, really look the business on any kitchen worktop. The cool simple lines that define its designer status make this a great Christmas gift.

Available online from Proleno.

When it comes to style in kitchen accessories it is difficult to beat Zack products. Although not new to the market their Vivace range continues to impress and remains at the top of the best seller list.

Superbly manufactured in high grade 18/10 brushed stainless steel and available in a variety of shapes and sizes the range includes the obligatory tea, coffee and sugar canisters as well as containers for pasta, chocolate and parmesan.

Heavy enough to shout quality and inexpensive enough to not risk your pension fund (there are plenty of other things doing that right now!) the Zack Vivace range offers simple, sleek European style to the discerning eye without breaking the bank.

Great as a gift, even better for yourself! Available online from Proleno.

It’s frustrating and incredibly irritating but we have all been there, knowing that you put your keys somewhere safe but unable to remember where that “safe” place is! Now there is no more need for mislaid keys.

The Ergo Key Board from Zack is a stylish high quality home (or office) accessory that looks good wherever it is, whether thats in the hall, in the kitchen, or in the office.

Manufactured from high grade 18/10 brushed stainless steel and complete with all required wall mountings its a breeze to fit and as long as you have a drill (or know somebody who has) then its on the wall in a matter of moments!

Eight hooks, each with a stylised groove to stop the keys slipping off, provide ample space to hold all the keys of the household or office in a safe but easily accessible way.

Available online from Proleno.

The bagel is back in fashion. Whether its because of its semi-starring role in TV show “The OC” or whether its simply down to a recent advertising campaign for New York Bagels is difficult to say but one thing that we know for sure is that the bagel is king right now and sales of bagel guillotines, especially the one featured in The OC, have rocketed. Its fast approaching iconic status and appears to be this year’s must-have kitchen accessory.

Both simple and safe to use, you end up with a perfectly sliced bagel and no need to go reaching for the Elastoplast!

Dishwasher safe, a good guarantee, expensive enough to mean something but inexpensive enough to not require a new mortgage, plus a lovely gift box, makes this a great Christmas gift too. But, if your other half is hankering after something that sparkles this won’t cut the mustard. On the other hand, its a great gift for a friend or a sibling!

Available from Proleno.

The Spice Boy grinder, by Oliver Hemming, seems to be drawing attention. The original wooden version was created by the British designer in 2000, followed by the coloured, acrylic version in 2004. The coloured Spice Boy recently caught the eye of Emily Leppenwell at the Sunday Times and is a winner of the 2008 Red Dot Award for product design.

The Spice Boy is functional and versatile as well as being a bit of a looker. The wide bowl lets you easily fill with your chosen spices (anything smaller than a coffee bean) and the amazing ceramic ‘crushgrind’ mechanism won’t corrode (even if you use it for salt). Yes, you can use it for salt or pepper - but why not let your imagination run riot and create your own special spice mix?

The Spice Boy is available from Proleno for £24.95 and comes in white, blue, pink, red or black.

We always thought the Loft towel holder was a great idea. Designer stainless steel with no drilling required - you just have to be careful to place it carefully first time because the self-adhesive backing is very strong! We just received this impromptu message from a customer:

Just a quick email to say that the Zack Loft towel holders are brilliant. They are stylish, easy to fix and very practical. No more towels on the floor! I have bought them before, will buy them again and recommend them to others without hestiation!
Best wishes and thank you for your excellent service.

So, no more excuses, get organised in the kitchen or bathroom! The Loft Towel Holder is available from Proleno for £6.95.