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Just love this whimsical red painted wooden doggy roll holder - spotted on the Chehoma stand at Maison Objet

In the Colour Riot trend area at Heimtex, a pair of amazing low tables in bright clear plastic - perfect for a child, to cheer up an office, on a sunny terrace - or where else would you put them?

If you needed any other reason to rush to see Sharda India, this is it: a cushion embroidered with "some pursue happiness, others create it."

Says it all, really.

www.shardaindia.com

At shops as different as Conran & Merci, Paris, inventive new ways to recycle/upcycle old into amazing new items for the home continue to excite.

At Heimtex, the patchwork rugs (and stools or cushions) at Sharda India stitched from old silk ties, vintage patterned carpets or plain old denim were absolutely delicious. Snap them up!!!!

www.shardaindia.com

Even in those vast halls of the Messe Frankfurt, sometimes you spot things that just take your breath away. Like the spectacularly beautiful embroidered silk or sheer cotton curtains at Zoe Kashmir Export House - inspired by Victorian & Edwardian originals - that combine sheer & opaque patterns or swirl textured florals in soft tone on tone. Ultimate luxury.

www.kashmirexports.com

I know just where to go when hitting those huge halls at the Messe Frankfurt. Straight to my favourites: Kas Australia and the group which includes Pip Studio, Lief, Marc O'Polo, STGD, At Home with Mariclu & Covers & Co. The mix of fresh, clean colours & lush, life enhancing florals lift the spirits & inspire the desire to buy. Even the home accessories displays are a delight.

Not to be missed!

www.kasaustralia.com.au
www.pipstudio.com/en

In the modern mood of austerity, beautifully simple, hand crafted chopping boards at Daylesford Organic in the London Notting Hill shop. .

www.daylesfordorganic.com

B & T Antiques at 27 Ledbury Road, in the heart of London's Notting Hill's trendiest shopping area, is an oasis of wonderfully timeless goodies. Right now shimmering frames straight out of a glamourous 30's Hollywood movie fill its window. Enjoy.

www.bntantiques.co.uk

Avoid the sales and wander through the quieter, more family focused areas of London for some of the most charming interiors boutiques. One of my favourites is Les Sardines at 63 Abbeville Road, just south of Clapham Common. Filled with a mix of shabby chic French vintage/antiques & contemporary items chosen to work along side, the look is gentle & relaxed.

In one of my favourite little out of the way boutiques, the elegant, French inspired Atelier Living at 22 Webbs Road, south of the River in Clapham, the winter windows are filled with a mix of vintage & antique (real or inspired by) candlesticks, books, & wonderful old bottles.

Back north of the river, the Conran shop in Brompton Cross mixes giant green blown glass bottles with modern tableware.

www.atelierliving.com
www.conranshop.co.uk