Thursday, 17 February 2011

Thursday's News

It's been a busy day here in the studio with lots of new deliveries; from Alice Pattullo's fantastic new print commemorating the Royal Wedding to re-stocks of our most popular items.

We hope you enjoy browsing...

Wills & Kate Are Getting Hitched


This new limited edition print by artist Alice Pattullo commemorates the upcoming Royal Wedding, but in Alice's unique style - note the easy jet plane in the foreground as a nod to the economic climate. Limited edition of only 30 copies - so don't miss out!


Leonard McDermid


The response to Leonard McDermid's artists books after being featured in The Guardian was phenomenal. Many of you will be pleased to know we now have more of these treasure in the Book Department.


Stephanie Simek's Quail Egg Necklace is back!

There is always a waiting list for this item so we've got even more in this time! Click here.


And finally, a date for your diary
The New Jewellery Department Launches
on
Friday 25th February



Tuesday, 8 February 2011

The Guardian's Buy of the Day!

We are delighted to be featured in the Guardian.co.uk today. Both in Kate Carter's 'Buy of the Day' and also in the Valentine's Gift Guide - how exciting!


Tuesday, 1 February 2011

The Blue Tit has flown into Vogue this month


It's great to see our wonderful collections in Vogue!

St Valentine's Day Inspiration

Think outside the box this Valentine's Day and be inspired to go for unusual gifts that will surprise and delight.





A pair of love birds in cages

A pair of butterfly catchers out for a sunny afternoon.

Hand-printed cotton Men's T-shirt




Show her how much you love her
with this six heart gold plated necklace



If they are a fashion lover then this is one for them.

A limited edition
screen print depicting a scene from a 1930's musical. The text reads:

"The thing that led to love was her polka dotted glove. By and by every guy wore a polka dotted tie"


Wednesday, 26 January 2011

Made in Stoke-on-Trent


When we started The Shop Floor Project five years ago one of our main objectives was to support struggling British manufacturers. Over the years we have found incredibly talented people who, in their small factories,back alley studios and converted garages, produce high quality and desirable objects.

Our growing collection of UK made goods include wallpaper which is printed in one of the last great paper factories in the Midlands, linens printed in Manchester and silk scarves produced in Nottingham.

To celebrate the growing support of items made on these shores we have launched Made in England china.

Produced in one the last remaining factories in Stoke-on-Trent these traditional shaped objects, have a striking plain ‘blank’ glaze and printed with an over-sized Staffordshire back stamp.

Whilst the elegant shape of the teapot and cake plate could easily be pictured in Lyons tea room, the bold graphic stamp brings them bang up to date and proudly celebrates the industrial heritage of the country.


Monday, 17 January 2011

Designer of The Month

This month we take a look at Ella Louis Doran's work and spend five minutes asking her about inspirations and favourite spring places - click here to read more...