All kitchens need a good supply of tea towels, especially those that bring a smile to your face as you dry the dishes. This cotton Twitter tea towel is adorned with branches of owls, all lining up for a bit of a tweet. It’s cute and colourful and, at only…

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We’re in love with this Portobello fabric from Rapture & Wright! The linen fabric features a wonderful design inspired by French lace – it reminds us of Spirograph patterns (any other Spirograph fans out there?). The fabric is hand printed in the UK and is available in a variety of…

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Interior designer Kimberley Bell, who runs KB Interiors, has created the Peony and Sage range of fabrics. The fabric designs are inspired by an ‘eclectic mix’ of all the things she loves and they’re produced in a calming palate that work well with heritage paint colours, such as Farrow &…

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If you’re a dab hand with a sewing machine and fancy transforming your soft furnishings, then it can be rewarding to do so. When the weather is dull and grey in autumn and winter, bringing splashes of colour into your home can brighten your interiors and add a sense of cheer.…

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There’s something really alluring about these fabric vintage style lampshades. Based on the the traditional paper lanterns, the round, globe-like lampshades are made from floral cotton fabric and are available in a choice of three colours – green, pink and blue. We’re torn between the green and the blue, both…

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If you’re yearning to get stuck into a creative project, or fancy making yourself some new curtains, a tablecloth, cushions or other items for your home, then it helps when fabric is reduced in cost. Lots of lovely fabrics are included in the sale at Laura Ashley, which is on…

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The summer sales are in full force (you can get details of 20 places for bargain hunting over at Fresh Design Blog in the Best of the Summer Home and Furniture Sales post) and there are lots of great money-saving offers to take advantage of if you’re shopping for items…

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There’s no shortage of colour spared in this handmade cushion cover! The bright and colourful cushion cover is made in patchwork style from a range of patterned designer fabrics, including Orla Kiely (spot the stem pattern!), Etsuko Furuya and Marimekko, with a bird design in the centre. This creative design…

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