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    Ode to Ryan

    by  • Wednesday, June 19, 2013 • Look what I found, Uncategorized • 0 Comments

    Ryan Gosling’s a nice chap. Last week he came back to my flat and has been hanging around in my kitchen ever since, helping with the washing up…

     

    Illustrator, Dear Colleen figured he’s SO handsome that she has designed a tea towel showing hunky portraits of Ryan in three different guises (Ryan the ‘charmer’; Ryan the ‘Hipster’ and the ‘Classic’ Ryan) in collaboration with To Dry For (£9.95). Poor Ryan had no idea this tea towel had been made in his honour. Watch his slightly mortified reaction here, when he found out…

    ryan gosling tea towel

     

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    Paper straws & paper bags

    by  • Friday, June 14, 2013 • Look what I found • 3 Comments

    Ever since I was a wee sprog, I have had a bit of thing for paper bags. I used to collect them, and in the corner of our kitchen I’d set up ‘Alice’s Shop‘ and insist that my (unwilling) brother and (I don’t want to play your pointless game) older sister would come and partake in this excellent activity. Paper straws were also big news back then, especially at parties and I quite liked the cardboardish taste when they got soggy from sugary drinks. Nowadays, they’ve gone through a bit of a revival and they’re not just for kids – stylists love them. Pearl & Earl, Peach Blossom and Carousel Carousel are some of my favourite go-to places…

    Stripy straws, from £3 a pack; Paper bags, from £3 for a set of 10, Carousel Carousel.

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    Introducing Starling Store

    by  • Wednesday, June 5, 2013 • Favourite shops, Look what I found • 0 Comments

    It’s always nice to discover an online shop that offers something a little bit different. Hot off the press, Starling Store only launched last week. Owner, Nicola, has been busy perusing the continent for unusual pieces. With a background in fashion and textiles, she has a great eye for contemporary and creative finds. Many of her wares are made in the UK including the adorable sail boat salt and pepper shaker, handmade in Cornwall (hailing from Devon, anything from the West Country gets my seal of approval)…

    The ranges are divided into stories, with whimsical names including ‘Sugar Hiccip’ and ‘Silver Soul’. What I love is her clever combo of colour and pattern, from Welsh tapestry to Scandi geometrics in pretty pastel shades and she’s mixed in just the right amount of monochrome as seen in her confetti cushions and moth prints. You’ll also find vintage one-offs that she’s picked up on her travels. Take a peek here to view the full range. Happy browsing, people.

     

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