Trend: Charming homewares for an artistic living space from Fable and Mirth

Having seen amazing works at London Craft Week and garden trends at Chelsea Flower Show, our heads may be full of decorating ideas to bring crafts and floral beauty into a living space.

Online home products retailer Fable and Mirth * has unveiled its latest collection of homeware products that answer to the trend of folk florals, ideal for uplifting a living space with country cottage charm.

A ceramic vase in the shape of a jug features an embossed blue and green floral motif
from Fable and Mirth 

Cream Ceramic Mug with embossed flower
from Fable and Mirth

This range features an assortment of plates, jugs, vases, mugs, and more, all adorned with folk florals, with each drawing inspiration from traditional folk art motifs to tell a tale of whimsy and elegance, from delicate wildflowers to vibrant blossoms.

Ceramic green lunch plate adorned with embossed flowers
from Fable and Mirth
 

"Our mission at Fable and Mirth is to provide our customers with lovely and unique items that add joy and character to their homes," says founder Neely Reyes. 

"Our collection of folk floral homeware is a celebration of nature's beauty and the rich heritage of traditional craftsmanship. We are excited to bring this captivating trend to our customers and help them create spaces as distinctive as they are."

Ceramic soft blue lunch plate with embossed flowers
from Fable and Mirth

Reyes added that the folk floral range is meticulously curated, featuring handpicked pieces from artisans and designers around the globe. 

"Crafted with utmost care and attention to detail, these items showcase the highest standards of quality and aesthetics. Whether savouring your morning coffee from a beautifully patterned mug or displaying flowers in an intricately painted vase, each piece tells its unique story and becomes a cherished part of your home decor."

* Fable and Mirth is an independent online retail store that curates and designs delightful luxury products from all over the world. With a focus on uniqueness and quality, They offer a carefully selected range of handcrafted pottery, artisanal candles, designer clothing, accessories, and more. 

New home textile collection launched by English interior brand Tori Murphy

Tori Murphy's Living Room Rose Cushions and Portrait  
Check table cloth.

British textile brand Tori Murphy has launched Rose, a classic collection of English-woven cotton and merino wool fabrics, homewares and kitchen textiles inspired by an oil painting with a long story to tell. 

The Rose collection is a celebration of the importance of creativity, and the twists and turns life takes to lead us to a place where we can flourish.  

Woven in designer Tori’s signature graphic style, the collection includes three new designs: Rose, a modern, pared back floral, Portrait Check, a bold, monochrome check and Ilen Stripe, an organic intertwining stripe, in a palette of old rose, black and chestnut. 

A selection of the new designs are shown in the images here.

Tori Murphy's Rose Collection Living Room Rose Cushion,
and Jumbo Woodhouse Check Upholstered Chair 

Maintaining Tori’s strong British manufacturing ethic, the collection includes cotton and merino wool fabrics by the metre suitable for upholstery, curtains and accessories, as well as cushions, baskets and a wide range of elegantly utilitarian cotton kitchen textiles, all 100% woven and made in England, and is stocked by such prestigious stores as Harrods, Harvey Nichols and The Conran, and in showrooms worldwide.

Tori Murphy's 60cm cushion in Ilen Stripe.

Tori Murphy founded her eponymous brand in 2012 with the simple aim to create products for the home with character and integrity, all woven and made in England.

After graduating from the prestigious Royal Collection of Art, Tori worked in Milan designing prints for clients including DKNY, Fendi, and Christian Dior and it's here she experienced the factory floor for the first time and developed a sound understanding and love of textile production.

After this rewarding experience, Tori returned home and combined her passions into one and focused on English textile manufacturing.  With a firm belief and plenty of perseverance she succeeded in finding weavers in Lancashire, finishers in Yorkshire and machinists in Nottingham willing to support her.

From her first fabric run of 12 metres of woven Merino wool, Tori made a capsule collection of throws and cushions which she exhibited in London in June 2012 and it was here she took her first order from a store on London's New King's Road, signalling the launch of Tori Murphy Ltd.

Tori and her team operate from a small factory in Nottingham, the product range has grown to 15 categories, and her website cum shop - torimurphy.com was launched in 2013. 

The Dashing Farmhouse brings the essence of artisanal Mallorca to our interiors

For those of us still feel unsure about travelling overseas during these times, why not bring our favourite destinations to our homes and create staycation experience enriched with Mediterranean flair.

So you may welcome the news that The Dashing Farmhouse has launched their new Casa Deia Collection, an artisanal homeware collection from Mallorca handcrafted by “the most wonderful artisans” on the island and is now available in the UK.

Cushions above suitable for indoors or out are hand-made from natural fibres - 70% cotton and 30% linen – in authentic Ikat made by artisans in Mallorca, one of the very few families in the island (and the world) who still specialise in these highly sought-after traditional Mallorcan fabrics since they started the business in 1854. The famous Ikat design is the result of a beautiful and elaborate process which takes 2 to 3 months to create each batch of fabric.
Available from The Dashing Farmhouse.

Given the fact that one half of The Dashing Farmhouse was born and raised in Mallorca, having an Artisanal Homeware Collection from the island was a must. Mallorca is home to some of the most wonderful artisanal products created by fabulous family businesses that have been using traditional crafting methods passed down the generations. 

This lovely Turquoise Ikat Salad Serving Bowl has been hand-painted
with the traditional Mallorcan Ikat design. It brings a gorgeous touch of Mediterranean artisanal flair to the table. 

Mallorca´s understated glamour and rustic Mediterranean landscape have always had a fascinating appeal. 

A beautiful Spanish setting showcasing the delightful cushion covers in Ikat which are hand-made from natural fibres - 70% cotton and 30% linen – by artisans of Mallorca who have been maintaining their craft for generations. 
Available at The Dashing Farmhouse.

The Dashing Farmhouse work directly with families who have been using the same traditional ways of working since the 1800s and who are extremely proud of the labour of love involved in the creation of beautiful products that represent the unique heritage from the island.  The new generations have embraced the traditions, knowledge and craftsmanship of their crafts passed to them with immense respect and with a vision that blends tradition with contemporary design and colours, the results are simply exquisite, according to founders Nathan & Patricia.

“Our textile artisans create the traditional Mallorcan Ikat fabrics, a process that requires 2 to 3 months to create a single batch! The quality of the fabrics is second to none with a wonderful mix of linen and cotton. The fabric is then used to create cushions, tablemats, lamp shades and chair covers amongst many other items.”

This lovely Red Ikat Small Bowl, part of a set of four, has been hand painted with the traditional Mallorcan Ikat design. Perfect for serving sauces, olives, almonds, strawberries and other small apéritifs. 
Available from The Dashing Farmhouse.

Moreover, the ceramic and textile artisans offer Bespoke Services, meaning that clients are able to create their own designs and devise beautiful spaces that are completely their own. The design opportunities are endless.

Colour comes in many forms, by way of Pad Lifestyle at Harvey Nichols

Scottish boutique Pad Lifestyle has set up a concession at Harvey Nichols, bringing a profusion of carefully curated design-led home and interior décor finds to the heart of London luxury shopping of Knightsbridge.

Among the wide selection of designs set up on the 4th floor of the department store are home products from Jonathan Adler
such as this pop-art cum counter-culture quirky cushion.

This LSD cushion above features hand-beading on linen ground crafted in an artisanal workshop in India where a master beader took nearly 100 hours to create. Beads of varying heights and patterns within patterns create a sense of depth and dimension. The result is part pop art, part textile triumph.

Also wonderful are these fine Espresso cups and saucer sets in bright colours from Dutch brand Pols Potten, made in glazed porcelain, as well as coordinating mix-and-match cake plates in similarly eclectic pattern.

Meanwhile from Reflections Copenhagen is a selection of crystal table wares, such as these T-light/candle holders in bold geometric shapes, interplaying different gem colours to bring a sense of luxurious elegance to any homes in the city.

All  Photos © Lucia Carpio 2019 at Pad Lifestyle, Harvey Nichols.