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Certain concepts never go out of style. Think the little black dress, a tailored trench coat or a classic pair of sunglasses. Well, the same goes for interior design too. Whether it’s wallpaper, upholstery, prints or accessories, floral designs have incorporated nature into our homes and added a touch of feminine charm for centuries. And […]
After the long winter months, spotting the first signs of spring is so exciting! By mid to late February, woodlands and garden borders are full of delicate white snowdrops and vibrant yellow daffodils. Seeing these splashes of colour fills our hearts with joy! We’re itching to throw open the windows, spring-clean the house and make […]
A huge well done and congratulations to TERESA THORP, who is the winner of our ‘Oilcloth of the Month’ competition for December 2022! Congratulations, Teresa! A £20 Marks & Spencer voucher is on its way to you. Teresa’s winning photo is of the very versatile ‘Wordsworth Matt Oilcloth’ This pattern is inspired by nature giving […]
January 2023’s ‘Oilcloth of the Month’ competition Congratulations to Angela Cape! You are the winner of our Only Oilcloths ‘Oilcloth of the Month’ competition for January 2023! Your prize of a £20 Marks & Spencer voucher is on its way to you as we type! We received some fabulous photographs in January but Angela’s Orla Kiely […]
Move over Magenta, softer more pastel shades of PINK are on the way! We’re tickled pink to see that a more gentle hue of pink is popular at London Fashion Week. And one thing is for certain, the trends of any fashion week undoubtedly end up in the home! Have you seen our range of […]
Pancake Day is just around the corner (It’s Tuesday 21st February this year!), so we thought we’d share a super-easy pancake recipe for you to try at home. Ingredients 100g plain flour 2 eggs 300ml milk A pinch of salt Recipe Whisk together the flour, egg, milk, and salt to create a smooth batter. Place […]
Designer, craftsman and poet, William Morris, revolutionised Victorian tastes in furniture, fabrics, wallpapers, and stained glass. And more than 150 years on, his enduring modern style is STILL inspiring interior trends today. We adore our extensive collection of designs inspired by the talented William Morris. From large curling foliage to bright, bold colours, these prints […]
New Orla Kiely Oilcloth alert. What a great way to start the New Year with some additions to our Designer Collection. We have added two more fabulous designs from Irish fashion designer Orla Kiely, OBE. Who can believe that these iconic designs started from a simple idea to create a collection of bags and accessories […]
The winner of our ‘Oilcloth of the Month’ competition for November 2022 is… We’re delighted to announce that November 2022’s winner of our ‘Oilcloth of the Month’ competition is LISA PAXTON! Congratulations, Lisa – a £20 Marks & Spencer voucher is making its way to you. Lisa’s winning photo was of the very beautiful ‘Rose […]
Inspired by cochineal, one of the most precious natural dyes, Viva Magenta is powerful, empowering and fearless! Described as a welcoming, warming colour, this delightful shade can add a refreshing yet cosy statement to your home. In this blog, we’ve selected a few of our favourite designs inspired by this beautiful purple-red tone. From nostalgic […]
