Friday, September 11, 2009

The Homewares Department

I thought I'd just show you all some images from our homewares department. When we moved from the original tiny shop in Springett's Arcade, to the new and bountiful premises in Bong Bong St, it was decided that this was the opportunity to expand our range of homewares. And expand, we have.



What was originally a small but select range of linen only (all we could fit!) has now been increased to include an astonishingly beautiful selection of glassware, linen, childrens' accessories, fragrances, candles, leatherware, throws, lamps...well, just about anything your stylish heart could desire. We have Royal Doulton, Punch, Christopher Vine, Lintex, Rhubarb, Mosaique, Krosno, Brabantia and United Colors of Benetton, to name but a few of the carefully chosen brands we offer.


We also have an ever-expanding range of cookbooks, by authors such as John Torode and Ainsley Harriott, and Ina Garten (The Barefoot Contessa, whose pre-mix products we also stock). We have recipe files, and a gorgeous craft book by Cath Kidston (you will find a few of her products around the shop: we are big fans of her delicate, old-fashioned prints!).



While there are many, many items in this part of the shop which I am yet to bring you in detail, I wanted to give you an overview of what has become a very exciting area of expansion for us. You will find the homewares department up the stairs at the far-end of the shop. This area is the "baby" of our most senior member of staff, and her attention to detail, product knowledge, and eye for beauty and presentation are evident as soon as you make your way up the stairs.

And it always smells so divine!