Monday, 24 February 2014

Magpie cushions bring that spring garden feel indoors.

With flora and fauna being such a major fashion trend this spring for prints, Magpie's cushions bring that spring-like freshness and optimistic mood indoors.

The Birdy range by Magpie features a 1950’s vibe, such as the cushion above that features a Wagtail.  The fabric is 100% cotton and the filling is polyester.
The Robin cushion shown below features a mid-century style Robin with her eggs on the front and a nest on the back.  The muted colours evoke a taste of nostalgia.

Other subjects in the award-winning Birdy range includes a Thrush and a Blue Tit.  The designs are based on childhood memories of bird spotting and  are featured in a wide range of home products; in addition to cushions there are porcelain ware, aprons, purses, ipad and iphone cases.  
Click here to see the full Birdy range.

Based in London,  the Magpie brand was started by designer Nicky Sloan and features the work of a number of collaborating designers.  The ranges have a distinctly British edge, and feature nostalgic subjects such as childhood trips to the seaside, tea time with the grandparents, camping trips to the woods and an unwavering love for the flora and fauna found within the British Isles.

Naturally the designers share a love of nature which extends to their methods of manufacture, as the products they make is suitable for Vegans, and are cruelty free without compromising on their design.  Accordingly, the ceramics are all made from Porcelain which uses a mixture of 3 clays, kaolin, quartz, and feldspar.   They do not use Bone China and their bags and purses are made from animal friendly cotton, pleather and polypropylene.   All our cards and notebooks are made from 100% recycled paper.

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