June 09
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Seahorse Light Pull
Just back from PULSE at Earls Court. Love going to London - especially for the day - means I can travel light. Had lunch and a good long chat with my lovely friend Myrtle. Found some new goodies for the shop.
Some super recycled leather notebooks and very clever photo-frames in a staggering array of colours and that super leather-smell. Heal’s were buying - and stand was buzzing. Frames start off flat and come with an envelope for posting, then by loopingover the treasury tag-type strings they cleverly stand up, so you can pop them flat in your case and then stand them up when you arrive at your hotel or wherever and have your loved ones to look at! Brilliant idea and such gorgeous colours - a whole palette of seaside blues and greens.
Also discovered some wonderful driftwood mirrors, tealight holders and porcelain shell and urchin tea lights and these cute little silver seahorse light pulls. Will photograph when they arrive.
summer tie dye silk scarves
Bought some beautiful summer silk tie-dye scarves in my favourite seaside colours. These are light, soft and delicate and some are big enough to use as a wrap/shawl over that summer party dress.
Looking ahead to autumn I am very excited by a range of lambswool scarves I have discovered. All designed and knitted in Britain with Scottish wool in the most gorgeous patterns and colours - spots, stripes, ruffles and appliqué hearts - and they are so soft and frothy and light - can’t wait to receive them - but they are being knitted over the summer. Watch this space.