Tuesday, 9 August 2011

Ganni

I always find so much to love at Ganni. I just tried on this new-season dress in Anthropologie (although I see it's £40 cheaper at ASOS) and can confirm it ticks every good-dress box. Really lovely. Picture: ASOS.
UPDATE: A reader has pointed out that the dress has been removed from the ASOS site. It's still available at Anthropologie, Regent Street (London) - though not online.

Friday, 5 August 2011

Bric-a-Brac

Talking of Swedish things, I love the look of this label from Stockholm, Bric-a-brac, run by two super-glamorous Swedes, Malin Engblom and Christina Wingas - selling lovely, simple things to wear for women, men and children. They ship internationally. Pictures: Bric-a-brac.

Himla

Swedish textiles for your home, from Himla. Pictures: Himla.

Barcroft Hall

I am wowed by the wildflower fields at Barcroft Hall - created by Brian and Denise Herrick in what was a rubbish-strewn bit of abandoned land in Somerset. They grow more than 50 types of native flowers there - it looks like my idea of heaven. You can visit it for free this month. Pictures: James Dadzitis/SWNS.com, via here.

Thursday, 4 August 2011

Woven Oak

Sussex company Woven Oak produce a small range of woodblocked textiles, printed by hand in India, which they make into exceptionally beautiful napkins, bags and other nice things. I badly want that washbag (£16.50). Pictures: Woven Oak.

The Rug Company

I love this wool cushion by Paul Smith for the Rug Company - and it's called "Painter's Smock", which I like. But £495? Wow. Picture: The Rug Company.

Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Brenda Green

Prints of Brenda Green's botanical drawings are just £25. These two are my favourites - the Clematis and Auricula. I like her pots, too. Pictures: Brenda Green.