Inspiring things I have seen today

I finally managed to have a quick wander around some of the shops around Oxford Street to see what is new, before meeting my new Belgium agent that will be representing the brand in Belgium.

Liberty's has always been an inspirational shop to wander around and as they have recently opened a new Children's area I had to check this out.
I was rather disappointed. Not really anything that different. I felt they were really playing it safe.

However I loved this display in 1 of the windows- some lovely prints.





Faberge Eggs
Liberty's also had on display 1 of many giant decorated eggs that are dotted all around London to find in the run up to Easter.
I loved this cat print.




I found this peacock feather decorated egg just off Regent Street.



Rory Debner

I was excited to spot the gorgoeus range of tiles and plates in Liberty's by Rory Dobner, the international artist. I love his detailed black and white pen and ink decorative letters in particular. I undertook a commission of decorative CAP letters several years ago and so I can really appreciate the amount of work that must go into each one of his letters.





Anthropology
This store is always a must to look at their exciting ideas for visual merchandising.
I spotted this faded wall featuring damask patterning which is really reminiscent of some of my old furnishing textile designs where I was fascinated by layers and worn away aged fabrics. I also love the vividness of the colours.



Butterflies are always very popular prints and I relaly love this simple repeating print spotted in Zara.