Showing posts with label Caravan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caravan. Show all posts

English eccentric

Thursday, 6 November 2008


I have decided to make some little changes to the look of the office and so have been trailing the London shops for some new things. I really like the English eccentric look that is around at the moment so I paid a visit to Caravan. With chintz covered mannequins, teapots galore, and old wooden display cabinets in the shop it didn't disappoint. I even like the graphics on their website, see www.caravanstyle.com


I ended up with these chintzy cushions, and they wrapped everything beautifully. Another place I visited is just up the road from work, Howie and Belle.


It has vintage clothing, 30s style lampshades, French tub chairs, and curios. It always has different things. I ended up with a barley twist lamp.

The Howie and Belle website is www.howieandbelle.com The final stop was Tower Bridge Antiques in Bermondsey - a massive warehouse full of antiques and junk (photo below). You never know what you might find! I love this chair. Unfortunately it wouldn't fit in the office, which is probably just as well as I think I'd feel pressurised to dress like Barbarella every day just to sit in it!

Gypsy caravans

Monday, 14 July 2008


After my trip on the canals I have been really loving the idea of having a portable but beautiful home. Gypsy caravans and canal boats have a similar decorative look, which I love. Just today I came across this website www.les-verdines.com I had already bought their book, Les Roulettes in Paris (see below) but hadn't seen the website where you can actually buy fully restored and decorated caravans.




They are just so romantic, and for a holiday home or summer house at the bottom of the garden I wouldn't get tired of the highly decorative interiors.



At night they are just magical.