• Favourite shops

    Introducing Plum & Ashby

    by  • Tuesday, December 18, 2012 • Favourite shops • 1 Comment

    I’ve just been drooling over a wondrous look book sent to me from this new online shop, Plum & Ashby. Their presentation is uber stylish with clean branding, muted colours and lovely product too. They officially open in the New Year but I wanted to share with you some of their range and beautiful photography to whet your appetite…

    Founder, Vicky White, wanted to create a modern take on the traditional General Store. She’s inspired by clean country cottage-style, English heritage, vintage finds and her little dog Bertie…

    Their first collection promises to include handcrafted leather products, printed textiles, artisan ceramics and stationery. They’ve just invited me to their showroom in January so I will come back with a full report. Watch this space!

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    Ian Mankin turns 30

    by  • Wednesday, December 12, 2012 • Favourite shops, Look what I found • 6 Comments

    I know the sparkle and madness of Christmas is in full flow but I’m SO not ready yet and in need of a little muted calm before the festive storm. I think an Ian Mankin stripe and a little pared back styling should do the tick, I mean trick…

    There’s a lot going on at the iconic ticking stripe HQ. Now in it’s 30th year they have introduced their made to measure cushion service, lovely wallpapers, furniture and these dreamy drum lampshades, WANT…

    The utilitarian stripe is tightly woven with it’s original purpose to prevent down feathers from pillows poking through the fabric. Now used much more widely throughout interiors, I love it’s simple timeless look…

     

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    Sofa.com Design Lab II

    by  • Wednesday, October 31, 2012 • Favourite shops, Look what I found • 0 Comments

    You may remember my blog post last year on Sofa.com‘s collaboration with St Judes. Well this year, as part of their Design Lab initiative (supporting home-grown designers) they have teamed up with the super talented illustrators, Thornback & Peel…

    For a limited time only you can treat yourself to your favourite Sofa.com piece upholstered in two of their best-loved designs, Rabbits & Cabbages and Jellies & Cakes re-invented in 4 new colourways: mustard, grey/green, grey and raspberry. Aren’t they wondrous!? Which is your favourite? I’m loving the grey…

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