new finds for the house!

A plus to going back to work is that I get to mooch around the shops at lunch time. And it's end of sale time - my favourite time as there are plenty of bargains to be had! Selfridges slash the prices. I saw a designer dress which was originally £600 (gulp) but it was reduced to a mere £40 - that's as cheap as New Look! BUT I am not in the market for designer dresses (however cheap and gorgeous). What I am looking for are bits and pieces for our rather sparse fairy cottage.

And look what I found. In the homeware department, which is usually a case of admire, swoon, but don't even think about looking at the price tag, I found a pile of cushions by The Designers Guild. I am not usually drawn to their designs but these instantly caught my eye. 60% off! I chose two similar designs embroidered on cream silk with a soft pink backing. They are lovely and puffy too, perfect for lounging on.

On route to Sainsburys I popped into my favourite charity shop and came across these gems. I love soft green and this tea set is so pretty. The whole set was only £7.

I also bought these two garden wall pots. I dithered about whether to get them or not but am so glad I did. Our outside walls are white and these will look really striking with bright hanging flowers. Bring on the summer!

My final find, I have my mum to thank. Knowing my obsession with Russian Dolls (seriously, how many sets can one girl own?), she picked these up for 50p at a local church bring and buy. Thanks mum. They are sitting happily high on my window pane.