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A space of my own

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I came across A space of my own by Caroline Clifton-Mogg the other day. It is full of photographs of home offices, craft studios and studies with lots of inspirational ideas for lighting, storage and furniture. There is everything from small office spaces under stairs to large artists studios and case studies from desginers and stylists (where to get to have sneak peek inside their studios). Below are some of my favourites…

All images are scanned from “A space of my own” by Caroline Clifton-Mogg, Ryland Peters & Small (2011)

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Shopping

1 Toast

Specialisng in womens ware their clothes are made in South Wales from mostly organic fabrics, ethically sourced. There are a couple of shops dotted around London and although their website is extensive it is good to see the clothes and try them on – they often look a bit different on the website.

Toast Notting Hill – 191 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London W11 2SB. tel – 020 7229 8325
Toast 133 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1QP. tel – 0207 704 8243

2 Liberty

This is a bit of an obvious one, but I love Libertys – it is defineatly my favourite shop. The building alone is a specticle and the fabric section is a highlight – rolls of tana lawn and traditional paisly prints. It is great for gifts and the kitchen and dining ware ranges are great. The clothes are beautiful (for window shopping!) and an endless source of inspitraiton for sewing projects!

Liberty – Regent Street, London W1B 5AH tel – 020 7734 1234

3 Ben Pentreath

This gorgoeous shop is located in Bloomsbury not far away from the British Museum. It sells prints, books, new homeware and a selection of antiques. This is the perfect place for gift shopping and if you can’t decide what to buy someone they even have gift vouchers! Ben Pentreath has a brilliant blog you can have a look here

Ben Pentreath – 17 Rugby St, Bloomsbury,London WC1N 3QT. tel – 020 7430 2526

4 Vintage Heaven

This shop definitely lives up to its name. There are stacks of vintage china, glass, kitchenware piled high. And large selection of textiles including fabric, curtains, tablecloths and even some lace. Combine it with a trip to Columbia Flower Market and Hackney Farm for a perfect East End outing. (please note the shop is only open at weekends)

Vintage Heaven – 82 Columbia Road, Bethnal Green, London. E2 7QB. tel – 01277 215968

5 SCP

SCP is one of the UK’s most innovative and internationally suppliers of contemporary design. Selling everything from furniture to toys, lighting to rugs. They also sell a varitey of textiles for the home which you can see here

SCP Shoreditch – 135 – 139 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3BX. tel – 0207749 7398
SCP Notting Hill – 87 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London W2 4UL. tel – 020 7229 3612

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Blankets and throws from SCP

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Jacob Chevron Stripe Blanket

SCP is one of my favourite design shops.  Here are a selection of blankets and throws from two mills in the UK - one in the Scottish Highlands and the other in Wales.

The two Bora Da throws below are designed by Donna Wilson exclusively for SCP. The Bora Da fabric is made from British wool that is specially spun and dyed in England and then woven in Wales by a traditional mill that has been in the same family for over a century. This new fabric is available as cushions and throws, in five different colourways. The two below are called Forest and Willow, you can see more here. There are also lots of other designs by Donna Wilson at SCP including Fair-isle rugs  and Henry Pouffes!

Bora Da throws / blankets designed by Donna Wilson for SCP

The blanket at the top of this post and the two below are designed and produced by Green Grove Weavers. Their mill is based in Strathspey in the Scottish Highlands and these blankets are made from natural un-dyed British wools taken from the fleece of the Jacob sheep. Have a look at the SCP website for more from their collection including a Prince of Wales blanket.

Jacob Blankets designed and produced by Green Grove Weavers

SCP currently have a clearence sale on. Click here for more details.