HOMEWARES - debenhams

I wanted to highlight this beautiful bird print spotted in Debenhams recently. This mid-century style pattern has a retro Scandinavian feel in cool blues and greys with mustard accents and is part of the Debenhams 'Home Collection' range. I spotted it in store on bedding and wall art but then found online that it was also used on cushions and in kitchenware items such as tins and teatowels. Here are some my snapshots and a selection of highlights from the Debenhams Retro Scandi range.

BEDLINEN - primark

I also wanted to highlight some bedlinen from UK budget fashion store Primark. Besides the modern funky prints these duvet cover sets stood out because they were not wrapped in plastic bags, just sitting on the shelves folded in a card wrap. Primark have also been running a collection of colourful stationery and homewares as part of a 'Back to College/Uni' promotion, so I couldn't resist picking out some of those too.

DESIGNER FOR HIRE - the tiny garden

P&P recently added a new artist to the Designers for Hire Directory: Maria Vashchuk who works behind the name The Tiny Garden and is based in the Netherlands. Maria is inspired by nature in her little garden, cycling in dunes, travels, visiting flea markets and bookshops. She has an extensive catalogue of pattern designs ready for licensing/purchase. Her range include whimsical elegant florals, colourful kids designs, conversational and seasonal prints. Maria is also available for commissions and looking for stationery, home decor and kids products companies to collaborate with. Her current clients include Eccolo ltd, Ecoffee Cup, Wallsauce, Printed Matter, o'Honey Lemon, Shipping Hip. Check Maria's website online here and follow The Tiny Garden on Instagram.