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After more than 25 years selling her products to the likes of Harrods, Liberty, Saks Fifth Avenue, Le Bon Marche and Fortnum and Mason, Sue Hicks of Hollywell now sells her beautiful Christmas decorations in limited editions at Christmas Fairs and on her website.
The stunning handmade decorations are made from sumptuous fabric and trimmings including[.....]
‘Shibori’ is the Japanese word for resist dyeing and has been used around the world for centuries. More than half of the known techniques originated in Japan, where they were used to create kimono fabric. Shibori gives fabric a 3-dimensional form by pleating, gathering, clamping or twisting. It is then secured[.....]
I used to believe that Christmas should remain in December. And then I opened an online shop and all of that went out of the window. Last week the European Markets arrived back in Manchester, the Christmas lights have been officially switched on and I am totally in the Christmas zone.[.....]
There are some really unusual accessories over at Le Essential Wardrobe. The designs have a decidedly European influence, which is evident through styling, use of colour and choice of fabrics.
I picked out a beautiful crocheted shawl with rose patterns and fringe detail. It’s ideal for those winter evenings, to throw[.....]
If you’re looking for accessories to complement your festive party outfits, then add Urban Bloom to your favourites list. Each item of jewellery is handcrafted in New York by designer Lauren Blumenthal.
For understated sophisticated try the Slender Earrings made from delicate brushed sterling silver beads on sterling silver hooks. And[.....]
I think I mentioned a while ago that I’ve been looking for unusual stationery. A few weeks ago I discovered Sarah Hough. Sarah set up her card publishing business in 2004 and creates beautifully illustrated notecards and greetings cards, inspired by life in Piddletrenthide, West Dorset.
I love these new notecards that seem[.....]
I’m off to Scotland for the weekend to see my sister’s new house. I’ve been keeping an eye on the weather forecast and I noticed a few snow showers creeping in. Looks like winter has arrived, along with months of wet, squelchy shoes. But don’t despair, if you’re looking for funky[.....]
Following on from yesterday’s embroidery theme, I’ve found another company based in Ottowa that also produces unusual hand embroidered gifts and accessories. It was their Coffee Sachets that initially drew my attention. Now I’m not a big coffee drinker but I do love the smell of roasting coffee beans or percolating[.....]
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