Pretty Paper Boats

I first saw these at Maison & Objet in Paris and have just seen that they are also available from Selvedge dry goods. Designed by Jurianne Matter they look beautiful hanging on stings or decorating a table setting. 

Shakespeare's Bookshop in Paris

Three previous trips to Paris and I still hadn't taken a look at the wonderful gem that is Shakespeare's bookshop, until now! I adored the message wall and the writer's cupboard- unique! www.shakespeareandcompany.com

A day at a Parisian flea market

The Textile Society - New Events

Loads of new events have been added to the Textile Society's 2011 program. Check out the TS News and Events page here, http://www.textilesociety.org.uk/events/ These include private tours and behinds the scenes at Dennis Sever's House, Waddesdon Manor, a look at the collection of Spitalfields Silk at the Museum of London and much more!

Homemade Home- Christmas

This year homemade decorations took centre stage, with paper discs cut from old wallpaper, suffolk puffs, beads and music paper decking our lounge this festive season.

Temporium

In the lead up to Christmas, Dezeen (an inspiring design blog/magazine) opened a wonderful pop ip shop, apply named The Temporium, it was open only for two weeks. Located on the Brompton Road, London the store had some intriguing designers exhibiting and selling their work.


The Temporium Christmas 2010 pop-up concept store

221 Brompton Road, London SW3 2EJ
9-19 December 2010

Highlights included Shan Valla bird cermic milk bottles with gold finch stopper. 'Inspired by birds drinking from milkbottles delivered to homes, a sight that has become rare over time. These bottles add a touch of luxury to a special tea party!' Visit http://www.shanvalla.co.uk/ to see more of her work.

Lee Broom's quirky and decadent lighting also caught my eye. Each light is made from a lead crystal drinks decanter sourced from antique markets and vintage shops. http://www.leebroom.com/

To read more about Dezeen and The Temporium, click here.

A Jolly Little Feathered Friend

What a delight to unwrap this little fellow on Christmas morning! A beautiful bird made of wire, feathers and funny found objects, lovely made by artist Cathy Miles. This happy dunnock now sits pretty on my shelf in my sitting room. The unique emporium Whippet Grey has a selection of Cathy's birds for sale online.

Antique and Vintage Textiles in Manchester

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The Textile Society’s

Manchester Antique Textile Fair

Sunday 6th March 2011

Antique and Vintage Costumes and Textiles, Accessories and Books. The Quilter’s Guild; The Society of Spinnrs , Weavers and Spinners; The Knitting & Crochet Guild and the Button and Braid Societies will all have stands. Lectures throughout the day.

Armitage Centre, Moseley Road, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6HE

10 am – 4.30 pm

£6 Adult

£4 full time students and senior citizens.

www.textilesociety.org.uk or Deborah Roberts atf@textilesociety.org.uk or 077193 47512