little plates

A dish of clams, one of many delicious plates at barrafina

There's limited seating and queues wrap around the bar.  The "chipirones", "gambas al ajillo" and "pimientos de padron" are worth the wait.

wrapped

The best gifts are thoughtfully selected and a joy to unwrap.  My mother gave me this souvenir from Paris.  Layers of paper, crisp tissue and beautiful ribbon. Inside, an aromatic packet of earl grey and a glossy tea caddy from Mariage Freres. 

This little package from a kind friend made me smile.  Scattered with ladybirds and " a rose tinted spectacle" from Peyton and Byrne

amour

Happy Valentine's Day to you. 

Many thanks to everyone who helped make Friday's Valentine's Day event at Liberty memorable.   It was lovely to meet you all.

My little writing desk was adorned with vintage boxes displaying Valentine's cards, a pretty posy by Wild at Heart and delicious chocolates by Prestat.

The number of visitors was overwhelming! Thank you for patiently waiting for cards to be personalised and perfumed ink to dry. 

I was delighted to discover your messages were thoughtful, poetic and celebrated love.  Also that many of you send my Valentine's Day cards to family and friends too. 

Thank you x

porcelain

These slip-cast porcelain vessels by Natasha Daintry are exquisite.  

I love her sense of colour, poetic vision and perfection to detail.

love liberty

I’m delighted to be in-store at Liberty in their new Stationery Room, 11th February for a special Valentine’s Day event.  I hope to meet you and personalise my handmade cards to make your Valentine's Day memorable.

Select one of my Valentine's Day cards and you will receive a handmade heart, it's a token of love for you to give.  On your heart, I'll write the name of your loved one and secure it to your card with grosgrain ribbon. 

Your paper heart is decorated by hand with flowers, embroidery and silk.   Every heart is individual and you may give the heart of your choice.

I'll write your personal message and address your envelope using pen and ink in my own handwritten style.  Send your message as a secret admirer or simply say I love you. 

If you're visiting the store between 12 - 3pm I hope to meet you!