Get Festive With DIY Paper Chains

We found our Christmas spirit by making strings and strings of different sized paper chains last week to hang in the window of our boutique in Stoke Newington.  Our colour theme was influenced by creating a back drop for the long awaited arrival of a new collection from a newly launched designer in Denmark called Size Small.  The most directional pieces of their collection have been made in grey marl with a touch of silver lame and are the coolest contemporary party wear for kids this Christmas.  You will be able to check their new collection out on-line later this week.  I sent a sneaky preview to one of our most loved customers and stylists as soon as the collection arrived.  Sophie snapped up an ice dance jumpsuit for her daughter..

The collection looks great in our window displayed amongst our paper chains made from our signature blk and white stripped candy paper bags that we use for gift wrapping, retro inspired printed wrapping paper from Rice and recycled bubble wrap that takes on a vibrant pink hue from our pink fluroscent tube window lighting.

Just in case you have forgotten how easy it is all you need are strips of paper that you wrap around into bracelets and staple them together.  Mix lots together for dramatic effect and experiment with combining different sizes, textures and colours together.  The links of our biggest paper chains are almost 30 cm.  Its a really fun thing to do with kids especially if everyone gets to pick their own paper and then mix in some recycled materials too.

 

Bespoke Christmas Stockings

Filed under: Christmas Ideas, bespoke products — ashlyn @ 6:18 pm

Our bespoke name cushions have been a big hit so we asked Gina Lely to make some bespoke name stockings for Christmas. Olive and Alfie's arrived yesterday and we have been taking lots of orders for children and grown ups of all ages. So for something to treasure each Christmas you can now order a bespoke patchwork and denim Christmas stocking made in Hackney. The stockings are fully lined with printed cotton and cost £20 and each additional letter is £4. Not too big and not too small for the perfect bundle of goodies they measure approx 45cm in length.

To make sure we can get your stockings to you in time please order by Monday 14th December.

It’s A Pop Up Christmas In Stoki

Filed under: Christmas Ideas, Favourite shops, Stoke Newington N16, events — ashlyn @ 6:08 pm

You don’t need to go further than Stoke Newington to do your Christmas shopping this year.  If you haven’t ventured here before now is as good a time as any.  It’s full of independent shops and independent spirit without any of the frantic pace of high streets in and around London.

Rude are back this year, right around the corner from Olive Loves Alfie, with their new pop up shop in conjunction with retro furniture emporium The Cobbled Yard.  Inside their wonderland you will find interior wares and a collection of ‘Rude’ limited edition screen prints, original artwork and Christmas trees.  Open ever Saturday and Sunday in December and 21, 22 and 23 from 12 to 5.

A few of my local favourites are:-

Nanadobbie the 50’s to 70’s retro furniture shop with a great stock of original rock and pop posters. 

Pictures and Light where I have found some of my favourite pieces of G Plan furniture.

Hub Women’s Wear that sells some of my favourite contemporary designers Ally Capellino, Comfort Station, Mackintosh and Sonia by Sonia Rykiel.

Hub Men’s Wear stock a fantastic range of contemporary men’s wear from the likes of Folk, Acne, Anthony Peto and Fred Perry.

Shine Holistic for one of many alternative therapies available there or new hair do.

Hop on the number 73 bus from The Angel or drive here with free parking after 1pm on Saturday and all day Sunday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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