We’re always on the lookout for new shops to explore and were pleased to discover Freddie Freckle recently. They sell lots of nice shabby chic and vintage homeware items, but what caught our eye initially was the fact that they sell both new and once loved items. Their shopping site…

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I love antique furniture, but can’t always afford to buy it for all rooms in my home. This French-style white painted Imogen bedstead is a good alternative to an actual antique bed as it looks the part, but costs less than a real one would. It’s made from Chinese birch, which…

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If you love the look of patchwork quilts, but don’t fancy doing all the work yourself, then buying a ready made patchwork quilt is the ideal solution. I chanced upon this Pip Studio patch duvet a month or so ago, then promptly forgot where I’d seen it. Thankfully, I’ve re-discovered…

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I’ve had my eye on this Amity lamp base for a while. I love glass lamp bases and the elegant style and subtle colour of this one (which is actually a bit more pinky than purplely, in my view) would work really well in my bedroom. So how could I possibly…

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We love the elegance and simplicity of this glass decanter, or water carafe. Ideal for a lunch table, desk or dinner party, this glass water decanter holds up to 1.5 litres of water and is stencilled on the front with the pure and simple wording, “Tap Water.” The tap water decanter is…

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If my garden was big enough, I’d love this summerhouse at the bottom of it. I’d fill it with comfy chairs, cushions and a small table and retreat to the bottom of the garden to read, write and relax. On sunny days like today, I’d sit inside to avoid the…

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The sales are a great opportunity to stock up on luxury items that you fancy owning, but can’t quite justify normally. Champagne flutes may fall into that category, as they’re lovely and useful for some occasions, but may not get heaps of use all year round. This gold champagne flute…

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Alison Capeling got in touch via Twitter to let us know about her shop and products. The online store and shop in Truro sell a variety of lovely home interiors and accessories, focusing on country style and coastal living. Alison designs furniture too, which is handmade by carpenter, Phil. We…

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