WHAT TO BUY
Think outside the box this spring with a “Baskets for Berries” print for £9.99 or “Peter Rabbit Pop” (£95) picture from Art You Grew Up With (artyougrewupwith.com).
Mrs Moore’s Vintage Store stocks a Rabbit tea towel (£12) and matching coasters for £5. Alternatively, Art Rookie makes fun items such as the “Rabbit Love” cushion for £28 and “Hello Bunny” clock (£20).
Oliver Bonas’s “Beatrix” Collection offers a sweet and colourful way to bring floral patterns into the kitchen. The range includes a Teapot (£25), set of four teacups and saucers (£40) and sugar bowl (£6.50; oliverbonas.com).
Or a Dickins & Jones jug of wild pink flowers (£30; houseoffraser.co.uk) would make a lovely gift.
Bring some colour into your home this spring with these bold pieces
WHERE TO GO
The Danson House in Bexleyheath, Kent, has opened its doors to Vivienne Westwood: Cut from the Past. The exhibition celebrates the impact of 18th century art and design on the work of the British fashion icon. Outfits on show make particular reference to the Rococo paintings of French artists Watteau and Boucher. Featuring loans from the Victoria and Albert Museum, the display is brought to life in the grand surroundings of the restored Georgian Villa. Until 31 October (bexleyheritagetrust.org.uk).
WHAT’S NEW
Habitat has launched its 35th and largest new Mini Habitat space. The 5,600sqft concept store in Chichester stocks more than 1,300 products from the collection including furniture, upholstery, homewares, textile and lighting.
The shop design includes bespoke fixtures made to enhance the sense of space and light while digital technology is used to create an immersive environment with interactive touch screens and video walls. Bold checkerboard flooring, a statement chair wall and a large gallery space achieves a bold look (habitat.co.uk).
