I am an antique textile dealer and also make things from a variety of my textiles,usually things that are distressed and can be recycled to extend their life and enjoy their beauty or workmanship.
I buy antique quilts exstensively ,log cabin pattern is my favourite. "Paisley" shawls are another passion of mine,even the damaged ones find a good home with me! love the colours, so rich.
I have a soft spot for anything in wool, must be my Northern roots and upbringing,Blankets, sweaters, tweeds and felts , the more rustic the better.
Lizzy and I share a love of French linen and textiles and have a joint collection , " Franglais " which we source together on our travels, bedlinens , soft furnishings , sheets for curtains , the more rustic the better we like them Handwoven linens and hemps from the 19th cent. wonderful shirts and chemises.
My son Lawrence has been to Japan with his friend Nagisa, they stayed in Tokyo and in the countryside with her family. He had a fantastic time so I thought I would share some snapshops with you as it is just so different
Hi Stephanie ,oh lucky you , I have an invitation but whether I can go or not I am not sure ,maybe I can go with Lawrence next time. Where did you live?
LOVE Japan, especially having lived there for 3 years.
ReplyDeleteHi Stephanie ,oh lucky you , I have an invitation but whether I can go or not I am not sure ,maybe I can go with Lawrence next time. Where did you live?
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