Thursday 21 April 2011

A few treats for the long weekend


The mini-heatwave is set to stay for the long weekend and whilst we'll be making the most of the great outdoors, the weekend is also perfect for making a pot of tea and browsing, at your complete leisure, some of our amazing new collections, reading our Designer of the Month feature and perhaps immersing yourself in the spotlit-rooms of The Menagerie exhibition - which closes next month after ten months and has been our most visited exhibition in the history of the shop!

Whatever you're up to we hope you have a great weekend!

Threadbare Birds

For all of you who are currently collecting, or just love Abigail Brown's birds, get ready to be excited! She's added four new species to her stunning Garden Birds collection

The hoopoe is an exotic looking bird that is the size of a mistle thrush. It has a pinkish-brown body, striking black and white wings, a long black downcurved bill, and a long pinkish-brown crest which it raises when excited. It does not breed in the UK, but as many as 100 birds can turn up in spring.




View the full collection of birds here


The Golden Egg

It just seemed like a natural progression after the Threadbare Birds to display our Gold lined quails egg necklace. We've been selling this necklace for three years now it's popularity shows no signs of slowing down. We often have to create waiting lists but luckily we have a new batch which has just arrived in time for the Easter weekend!


Designer of the Month
Elinor Voytal


We interview the textile and jewellery designer to see what inspires her to create the most beautiful and tactile of pieces.

Click here to read the article and see the full collection


WALLPAPER


April and May are apparently the months that most people decorate the house. It must be something to do with the change of light that makes us look at our interiors with fresh eyes.


We have a lovely collection of papers and are always happy to discuss requirements with you and provide samples ( you can call the studio anytime on 01229 581159)


Pick of the Week

Our pick of the week is the lovely Pink Star clutch bag by Dolapo James. Made using her beloved collection of African textiles, this large clutch bag looks both retro and modern.

Much more can be seen at



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