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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Whether Valentine’s Day is your cup of tea or not, I’m all for celebrating L-O-V-E with a night cuddled up on the sofa watching movies and sharing a bottle of Prosecco. Any excuse right? Receiving a gift as part of that celebration is only a bonus but that’s where the day gets its poor reputation. A gift needn’t be expensive (where’s the romance in that?), just thoughtful – a compilation CD always works a treat for me or a simple…
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Tote of the Week: Smile for the Camera Shopper via Mr. PS
The Smile for the Camera Shopper from Mr. PS, priced £14.75, is my latest offering for Tote of the Week. I’ve long been an admirer of Megan Price’s screen printed brilliance which comes in the form of Shopper Bags, Tea Towels, Screen Prints, Homewares and Accessories – I think you should too! Screen printed on both sides by hand, the shopper includes an image of a vintage camera and on the reverse a typographic message: SMILE. Oh go on then. Happy…
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Bookmarked: Olivia Burton
I adore these vintage inspired watches from Olivia Burton, made from luxurious leather and teeming with classic British style. Not only are they stylish but affordable too, with prices ranging from £50-£75. See here for stockists. I’d like that one and that one…oh and that one. ♥
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Wish List and Gift Guide: Achica
As a blogger, one of the things I never get bored with is writing wish lists. Not because I expect to receive or purchase every thing I feature but to show readers a little bit about my taste and style. I love to read them on other blogs too. So when Achica asked me to compile a Christmas wish list for their members-only (really easy to register) luxury lifestyle store, I was very happy to spend some ‘down time’ browsing…
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Tote of the Week: Fill Me With Sunshine bag via Freya Art & Design
As the Winter days draw in I find myself drawn to bright and colourful wares to keep the sunshine in my heart locked safe until Spring. The Fill Me With Sunshine shopping bag via Freya Art & Design will most definitely keep that sun shining. I discovered this tote along with these adorable brooches in Daisy Days, Haworth. If you’re not a local though (having to stop myself making League of Gentleman jokes!) you can purchase on line via Freya…
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At Home: The Lounge project
I mentioned earlier in the week a change of environment is an instant happiness maker, right? Well, we’re planning to do just that and makeover our little lounge. It’s a little dull at the moment with too much stuff in it and we haven’t decorated since moving in over 2 years ago. A modest makeover is just what is needed before the Winter sets in. Who needs to wait till Spring? I want it to feel snug, free of clutter…
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Tote Of The Week: Ship in a Bottle Tote by Stephanie Cole
The Ship in a Bottle Tote is a gentle reminder to myself that I will soon be by the sea (4 months ish). I miss the sea. Not that I’ve ever lived by it. I guess all the UK coastal holidays my folks took us on as children/teens have stuck with me. That, and my childhood dream to live in a lighthouse. I’m a sentimental lass. The tote can be yours for £14 from Etsy seller Stephanie Cole Designs. I’m…
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Design Delights: Not on the High Street
Meet Foxy Loxy, a new necklace to join my very small jewellery collection. The necklace is designed and made by Xuella Arnold along with her other wares on Not on the High Street and it holds a very special place in my heart. The hand carved solid bronze fox has brightened my winter wardrobe, sitting perfectly with my chunky knits. As you can see Foxy Loxy is very happy living in our home. As I am particularly fond of my…
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Tote of the week: Treasure Tote via Showpony
Tis Friday! Hurrah for the weekend. I won’t keep you, I know you’re all busy bees (pun no.1) so lets keep this post short and honey flavoured shall we (no.2)? Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls here are 5 reasons to buy the Treasure Tote via Showpony: It’s made from hemp and organic cotton – quality fabrics to stand the test of time. It includes lovely leather handles – what is finer? The leather shoulder straps include antique brass rivets…
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Design Delights: Amanda Sainsbury
How awesomely snug does this cushion look? I want to squish it lovingly. Amanda Sainsbury designs cushions that are inspired by Retro and Scandinavian design. Made from Italian lambs wool each cushion has been knitted, lightly felted and sewn by machine and hand – a perfect treat for your armchair, non? The Capsule cushion can be yours for £46. Squish. Squish. ♥
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Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2012
Alison Bartram (owner of Heart Gallery) and moi at the 2011 GNCCF opening evening Two weeks today the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair returns to Spinningfields in Manchester to celebrate the very best designer-makers that the UK has to offer. As an admirer of contemporary craft and design, fuelled by working at Heart Gallery, I can’t think of a better day spent than viewing the work of emerging and established artists and meeting them too. I better take my purse.…
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Bookmarked: Couverture and The Garbstore
It’s very easy to ‘Ooh’ and ‘Ah’ aplenty at Couverture and The Garbstore. Very easy. Filled with Womens, Mens, Childrens clothing and homewares it isn’t somewhere I’d shop frequently (check those price tags). However I do like quality designed products that stand the test of time, especially products that live in a pretty curated and independent shop. I found many affordable pieces that stood out (not the mustard yellow bag, I’m afraid) that would happily live in my wish…