Graham & Green Autumn 2009

The Graham & Green catalogue came floating through my door last week. Oh, what a joy! The above pics are on my wish list. I know they are expensive but I convince myself each season that some things I just have to have and for others I will look for cheaper alternatives.

From the website:
Graham & Green is a family run business, born in Notting Hill in the 70's it is now in its 34th year. For Antonia, Jamie and Louise a passion for design and buying allows them to offer a unique sense of style through their successful lifestyle stores and website.

Their other specialty is traveling the world together finding and designing exotic pieces to sell in their stores. Providing exceptional interiors their mix is one of contemporary products that sit comfortably alongside more original pieces from afar.



I found a cheaper deer head - in Marks and Spencer for £25.00.

I would like to make a version of the baroque shelves by scouting vintage stores for old frames that I could mount onto boxes on the wall. I am in two minds about the dog draught excluder as I love the one here but know making my own one will save me a few pounds.

The rest I am still contemplating!

Have a sweet day! x

Time for Tea

This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you some of the prettiest tea cups, with these gorgeous pics. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

• I love the hidden flowers in One of my fav teacups by Jens closet
• The pretty pink in Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company by Jewelflyt
• The adorable colour and florals in tea set by Karen Tenni
• The faded pink in teacupspoon by incredible how

Have a great day! x

Vintage cake stands

I saw this picture above on Daisy Pink Cupcakes' blog under the title "Vintage wedding ideas" and fell in love. I just love the shot above of the vintage dessert stand set in a cupboard. The shelves are full of yummy pies and cakes on vintage cake stands, all labeled beautifully to match the lining paper at the back of the armoire. The shabby chic "Grandma's famous Cherry Pies" sign is so cute.

The photo comes from a shoot for Brides Northern California magazine for their Fall/Winter issue out on September 1, 2009. I thought it would be great inspiration for my Christmas table so I have started looking for vintage cake stands and bowls to add to my collection.

Here are a few that I have my eye on:

Rice melamine cake plates from Nettlegreen in mint blue and pink.

Lisbeth Dahl's vintage looking white ceramic cake stand and bell jar cake stand from Love it have it

Pastel footed dessert bowls from Anthropologie with a vintage faded wash

Lisbeth Dahl lavender glass tiered cake stands from Something

1950's looking pastel fluted ceramic cake stands from John Lewis

Glass cake stand with mirrored base and two tiered glass cake stand from Dot Com Gift Shop

1920's looking pressed glass cake stands from Amazon in green and pink

More to come on this later......

Have a sweet day! x

Lisbeth Dahl

Wow! is what I thought when I discovered Lisbeth Dahl's website. The catalog is filled with pretty, shiny, shimmery objects for all areas of your home. I am in love with the vast range of pretty cake plates and stands which I will explore in more detail next time.

From the website:
Throughout the years, our collections have grown in size, coinciding with the growing market demand for Lisbeth Dahl products. Every single product is designed and developed by our design team in Denmark, every detail is scrutinised from start to finish. We take a solemn but yet creative approach to colour, shape and quality, and no product is signed off before everyone is truly satisfied.

She also does a range of sparkling accessories, frou frou umbrellas and delicate jewellery.

Thornback & Peel

Thornback & Peel have a new website! They individually hand print their fabric designs which are made into deckchairs, cushions, wallpapers, napkins, bags and tea-towels. It is British quirkiness at its best with Victorian illustrations in delicious ice cream colours.

Periwinkle blue

This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you a periwinkle blue colour palette, with these gorgeous pics. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

• The gorgeous looking White shelf with lusterware and periwinkle items by Sunshine Syrie
• The pretty flowers in Blue Hydrangea by bluekdesign
• The soft hazy Petals #1. by Blue Perez
• The delicate leaf in Periwinkle Spearmint Necklace by Stokes Galleries

Have a great day! x

Studio Toogood

The photos above are from Studio Toogood:

"Studio Toogood designs, directs and executes interiors and environments from concept through to creation. Under the creative direction of London-based interior stylist Faye Toogood, the Studio collaborates with clients who seek alternative ways of developing their brand. Its distinctive approach disregards convention in favour of something altogether more brave, joyous and impulsive."

I love the tea set in the first pic, the plush vintage looking throw, and of course I want the large bird cage filled with flowers.

Have a great day!

Anthropologie coming to UK

Anthropologie is one of my favourite stores in the US for clothing and interiors. Whenever I visit the States it is my first stop. I can't leave the store without buying a little trinket, another latte bowl in ice cream colours, gorgeous smelling candles in yummy scents like angel cake, or a book on Magnolia's cupcakes. Imagine my joy when I found that they are coming to the UK.

They have chosen Regent Street in London as the location for their UK flagship store, to open by the end of the year. A second store will open on the King’s Road in Fulham next year; one of my favorite shopping addresses.

Anthropologie is the big sister company to Urban Outfitters. Their target audience is women in their 30's and above, with a mixture of eclectic own labels, a sprinkling of bought-in brands, as well as homewares, furniture and gifts. Brands include 7 For All Mankind, J Brand, Level 99 and Levi’s.

Pale green

This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you a pale green colour palette, with these gorgeous pics. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

• The yummy looking Pistachio Macaroons by sfophoto
  
• The pretty bowl of flowers in Untitled by Kristybee
• The girl reading in Untitled by nabila
• The close up candy in 212/365: Don't sugar-coat it... by Sophie G

Have a great day! x

Pale and Interesting

I recently discovered Pale & Interesting, a beautiful interior company from husband and wife team Atlanta Bartlett and Dave Coote.

From the website:
"It is a life-style shopping experience. Inside this site you will find furniture, accessories, jewellery and books all chosen or designed by Atlanta and Dave, inspired by their love of the functional, beautiful and out-of-the-ordinary."