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The Barking Mad Dress Sale
Many of us dream about buying that designer dress in London, Paris or Milan, only to realise that we can’t afford it. In my case I have too many unworn clothes bulging in the wardrobe as it is, with endless frocks I’ve bought from M+S or Next with labels still attached. I’ve got together with…
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Top Drawer Spring 2013
We were back at Earls Court in London to exhibit at Top Drawer, a design led trade show for gift companies and retailers The stand was full of ribbons, piled high in a dresser that I had bought off Ebay and painted cream. We also displayed ribbons in old fashioned crates off my fathers’ farm…
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Fortnum and Mason Christmas Event
Fortnum and Mason, the quintessentially English store in the heart of Piccadilly, has been a part of London life for more than 300 years. After a top-to-toe refurbishment in 2007, its seven floors are home to luxury shopping and many cafes and restaurants. It is one of my favourite stores in London. I was absolutely…
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Photo shoot in Turkey
I decided to head to Turkey to do my nautical theme photo shoot for our Summer ranges, as well as see samples for new collections from our ribbon factory For the summer photoshoot, I chose a poolside and Turkish Day Bed as the main feature We focused on our rich blue range to give the…
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The Kinema in the Woods
I had my first experience of this quaint little Cinema when I was about 5 years old to see Watership Down with my grandmother Only a few miles away from where I grew up, the old fashioned Kinema was a regular visit to see the latest movies Nestled in the woods at Woodhall Spa, it…
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My Long Awaited Blog!
Welcome to my new and long awaited blog. Already I’m buzzing with ideas and will be sharing craft projects, luxurious gift wrapping and haberdashery, sharing thoughts, inspiration, style and throwing in what I love in life. I really hope you enjoy the blog and welcome all comments. I love using ribbons and they end up everywhere……
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