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)

Berry Red

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

Berry Red

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

Berry Red

Have a very happy Easter!

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

milk jug

UK Map teacup and saucer, £28.50

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Hampstead Heath Apron, £22

hampstead heath apron

Hampstead Heath teacup and saucer, £28.50

hampstead heath cup

Ali teatowel, £12.50

tea towel

Always an Adventure teacup and saucer, £28.50

always an adventure

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

garden beet

Tulips Cushion by Kindred Rose, £32 at Gorgeous Gifts

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Early tulips cushion, £35 from Bedeckhome

bedeckhome

Tulip Vase, £49 from John Lewis

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

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Tulip Suitcase, £129 from Adventure Avenue

adventure avenue

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

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

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If you are looking for pretty clever china, meet Polly George, handmade finest English bone china!

Polly designs her work in rural Kent and her creations are handmade in Stoke-on-Trent, the historic centre of finest English pottery. Polly’s pure and simple white shapes are the trade mark of her studio.

I cannot get enough of her colourful butterflies from the L.Arden collection. Will you be able to  resist?

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foe

butter

toast

eggstand

butterflies cup mug teapot cake

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butterfly-prints

Life is not just about cakes. There is always time for cocktails! Don’t judge me, the sun is shining outside, I am dreaming of a beach, a sunbed and a nice fruity drink with an umbrella and a cherry. Well, a girl can dream… To stay in a holiday mood, I am keeping my summer sparkly jewellery where I can admire it: in a cake stand. So pretty don’t you think?

Jewellery display stand in the style of a cute white cake stand, only £21 from Lisa Angel

Lisa Angel