Perfect Paper and Plaster Flowers

These beautiful blooms are made from paper and plaster by July Adrichem for Piet Boon at Salone del Mobile Milano 2014. Take a look at July's Etsy page where you can buy her fabulous Second Skin collection of bowls, cups and plates, for display only. Bottom Image.

I've Gone Soft In The Head

The company that makes these amazing animal heads is based in Barcelona and is aptly named Softheads. The choices are endless

You can choose from their  collection which includes

unicorns (love)

You can commision a likeness of your dog,

a favourite scarf or jacket can be used and

these clever people even have their work hanging in The Hotel Ritz Palace and

in famous Spanish chef - Paco Perez's restaurant. I am impressed!

I Think I'm a Woman of Letters

I've seen some of this company's products previously but had no idea they did so much. I am IMPRESSED with a capital I. Design Letters and Friends in Denmark.

Architecture You Can Wear

I love architectural details, leather and bags but never before have I seen them all brought together. By Konstantin Kofta

My Love of Moss Knows No Bounds

I have a love of moss, not the model but the damp green stuff that clings to the drystone walls that surround my little hamlet. It's green is so intense  Therefore I LOVE this clock and it's little people that you can place anywhere you choose. Designed and made by Noktuku based in Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

Decorator's Notebook - Empowering Artisans

I came across this website on Twitter. I am not usually drawn to the Ethnic look, I suppose because I had my first home in the 1970s and it reminds me of the hippy era, oh yes I took part in that.

However Decorator's Notebook and it's products have no resemblance to that era I am glad to say.

They ensure each purchase you make brings talented artisans in the developing world closer to a financially stable future. They particularly support women, people with disabilities and ethnically marginalised groups. Your purchase helps to elevate their position in society and gives them the resources, skills and confidence to challenge discrimination and take on new roles in their households and communities.

It is all so effortlessly stylish. I am very tempted to buy that Leather Kindling Bucket, beats the old wine box I store mine in.

A huge plus is they dont just source their products from the third world but also from the UK. I sometimes think we tend to forget that there are people struggling here at home.

Henderon's Home & Garden - A Melrose Gem

I thought it was about time I shared one of my favourite shops with you. Henderson's Home and Garden is situated in the gorgeous little town of Melrose in the Scottish Borders. Not a million miles away from me. We live ony 12 miles from the Scottish border.

A beautifully curated shop full of new and vintage pieces. This shop wouldn't look out of place in Paris.

Weathered planters, baskets, candles, rugs, well I could go on and on but why not just visit their website where you can actually purchase these items as they have an online shop. How cool is that?

I was blown away when I visited the other day and noticed for the first time that their staircase is made from scaffolding poles and glass panels. Now that's clever.

Re-introducing Herriott Grace

I find it hard to believe that I last did a post about Father and Daughter team Herriot Grace back in 2010, that's over 4 years ago. I came across them again the other day and WOW there ar more amazing exlusive products made by their own very clever hands. Go and get a coffee and sit back and browse because the photography alone is fablous.