Chez Manon!

Wall Flowers

Manon — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:14:48 +0000

Do these wall flowers look shy or introvert to you? Well, I didn’t think so.
They pretty much all come with a choice of colours, I am just not sure which ones to choose.

♥ Large Blossom from Stickers Wall (£13.99 to £28.99)

♥ Blossom from Stickers Wall (£11.50)

♥ Cherry Blossoms from Becky and Lolo, £17

♥ Cherry Blossoms from Decowall (£15.95)

♥ Vine and Birds from Stickers Wall (£10.99 to £21.99)

♥ Chinoise from Next (£30)

♥ Sakura Blossom from Spin Collective (£18 to £30)

♥ Tree Blossom from Spin Collective (£22)

♥ Rose Bush from Spin Collective (£24)

♥ Pink Blossom from Spin Collective(£28)

♥ Tree and Birdcage from Spin Collective (£48)

♥ Orchids from Spin Collective (£20)

♥ Urban forest from Zazous (currently £79)

♥ Trees with falling leaves from Zazous (currently £68)

♥ Spring branches from Zazous (currently £60)

♥ Elegants Birds from Sunny Side (£45)

♥ Enchanted Bird Wall from Bambizi (£95)

♥ Secret Garden from Bambizi (£95)

Bunny Rug

Manon — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:16:14 +0000

Apparently this very cute rug is a perfect addition to any childs bedroom. Allow me to steal it and keep it in my grown-up room!

It’s yours from £325 @ Heals

Colourful Butterflies

Manon — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:09:14 +0000

Spring seems to have gone on a break, so it is rather grey and wet outside. Anyone would like some pretty butterflies to colour your day?

♥ Butterfly Pegs – set of 12, £4.99 @ Drift Living

♥ Butterfly Bin, £16 @ BHS

♥ Cream Butterfly Bin, £16.95 @ Melody Maison

♥ Butterfly Ceramic Jug, £6.95 @ Live Laugh Love

♥ Serving Bowls in soft blue, yellow or lilac, £11 @ Berry Red

♥ White Farfalla Drum lamp shade, £35 to £48 @ Graham & Green

When the sun is back

Manon — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:00:23 +0000

Regardless of the amount of rain currently pourring down outside (where else will you ask? Well, if you include my leaky roof it is actually also raining inside my attic. So there!). Anyway, it is spring and we are now spending much more time outside doing some gardening. Here are a few gorgeous finds for a sunny day:

♥ Field flowers garden gloves, £10 @ Cath Kidston

♥ Garden tool set by Celia Birtwell, £25 @ Heals

♥ Time for tea Garden Kneeler, £17.60 @ Flax and Finch

♥ Beech wood garden gift trug from Nutscene, includes Nutscene twine, raffia, flower scissors, gloves, beech labels and pencil.
£22.50 @ Idyll Home

♥ Gardeners hand care gift tin, includes:Gardeners Nail & Cuticle Therapy, Gardeners Hand Recovery, Gardeners Hand Therapy, Gardeners Age-Defying Hand Remedy, Nail Buffer
£25 @ Crabtree and Evelyn

Coloured Cheese Knives!

Manon — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:41:13 +0000

We all know that the French are not really famous for ignoring cheese. Thankfully for me, the choice of said cheese on offer has fantastically improved in the UK these last few years. After all, it is in England that I have discovered baked camembert – but more on that another day.

Here is a beautiful set of Zassenhaus cheese knives. I love the colours and the style would go with anything.
You can find this for £19.25 at Mulberry Hall

Mini Heart Ramekins

Manon — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:47:42 +0000

As any respected French gourmande and gastronome, I am very fond of Le Creuset cookware.

The products are beautiful, hard-wearing but above all, they have that traditional feel which makes me want to spend the day baking knowing that anything coming out the kitchen will be a success. My grand-mothers would be proud.

Knowing that, how am I supposed to resist this mini-heart shape ramekins in cerise, cassis and rose? They are so cute, and perfect for mini puddings for a romantic dinner. One for each, and one to share.

Visit Harts of Stur, where you can buy them for £26.95

Happy Easter – This Bell Will Ring…

Manon — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:57:22 +0000

There is a rumour… that Easter Eggs are brought to your home in a basket carried by the Easter Bunny. Whilst very cute, we all know that the Easter Bells dropped eggs and chocolates in our gardens when they fly back from Rome. Don’t we? This is a lovely French tradition – if you do not want to believe in it, you can still wish for one of these wonderful bells from Rob Ryan. There are all in Berry Red:

♥ This Bell will ring when we kiss goodnight – Vase (£35)

♥ This Bell will ring when I hear you sing – 4 plates (£28)

♥ This Bell will ring when you take your pencil and draw and write in me again – Notebook (£12)

Have a very happy Easter!

Meet: Ali Miller

Manon — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:51:21 +0000

Visit the wonderful world of Ali Miller

Literally, conceptually and metaphorically, Miller produces extraordinary artworks informed by personal, ethical and artistic approaches to the idea of home, Sourcing materials from her family home, Miller’s eclectic oeuvre is both an archive of and testimony to her childhood, culture and family history.

Original artworks, limited etidion prints, household ceramics, bags, cushions and greeting cards are produced by Miller from her home, to enhance yours.

You will find her designs in many retailers. Here are a few items you can buy at Not on the High Street:

♥ Cows Milk Jug, £25

♥ UK Map teacup and saucer, £28.50

♥ Hampstead Heath Apron, £22

♥ Hampstead Heath teacup and saucer, £28.50

♥ Ali teatowel, £12.50

♥ Always an Adventure teacup and saucer, £28.50

Colourful Tulips

Manon — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:23:36 +0000

As well as a bunch of flowers, what do you give to someone who adores tulips?

♥ String in a tin, £5.99 from Garden Beet

♥ Tulips Cushion by Kindred Rose, £32 at Gorgeous Gifts

♥ Early tulips cushion, £35 from Bedeckhome

♥ Tulip Vase, £49 from John Lewis

♥ White and Silver Tulip Mirror, £320 at Heal’s

♥ Tulip Suitcase, £129 from Adventure Avenue

Favourite Friday: Emma Cassi

Manon — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:26:59 +0000

If you love lace and embroidery, you will love Emma Cassi. Emma creates a collection that mixes the ancient traditions of lace making and craft of hand embroidery. She mainly sells jewellery, but here is something for your home:

Handmade bunting with vintage papers and lace (2m)
£43.00

Here are a few items of jewellery, they are not exactly cheap, but how pretty: