Vintage fabric, knick-knacks and kooky characters are three of my favourite things to find in homeware, and all three combine in Britain-based designer Petra Boase's gorgeous collection.
I don't know whether it's the jolly-looking creatures, the cute use of the word 'love' on some of her designs, or - as Petra herself puts it - the 'English eccentric hotch potch look' of her work, but I'm particularly fond of her pieces because they have that rare day-brightening quality.
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Mugs don't often enchant me, but this Love Birds mug is my favourite thing in Petra's collection. The pretty patterns on their bodies match the birds' cheerful disposition, and I reckon £10 is a small price to pay to make my morning cuppa a little more colourful.
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The bird theme continues onto this pack of 12 assorted notecards, also £10. The wild mishmash of patterns on the flowers is the best way I can think of to say a happy hello.
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Like the notecards, this wrapping paper also comes in packets of 12 and once again is only a tenner. The best kind of wrapping paper is the type you don't want to unwrap, and I can't imagine these winsome colours and chirpy animals finding their way into the bin.
You can find these items along with the rest of Petra's designs on lassothemoon. Perfect browsing for a rainy August afternoon.
OOh they're so cute! My favourite are the notecards... how adorable are they!?
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