http://www.olivelovesalfie.co.uk/blog Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:06:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I knew that illustrator and self named drawist Galia Durrant had it going on when she burst into the shop with her slightly crazy enthusiasm for all things weird and wonderful. With a dynamic individual streak she is better known as one half of critically acclaimed duo Psapp who put ... http://www.olivelovesalfie.co.uk/blog/2010/06/name-it-with-galia/ Vintage treasures have arrived re-created and beautified by Mini McGhee. Hand made in Scotland all of the pieces are one-offs and are lovely heirlooms. We are working on a new collaboration 'Olive Loves Mini McGhee' that we will be launching soon but you will have to wait a little bit ... http://www.olivelovesalfie.co.uk/blog/2010/06/mini-mcghees-vintage-treasures/ Mini Rodini swimwear has arrived in store. Perfect for the summer sunshine, the range has a brilliant retro feel, using bright red and navy blue with vintage inspired frills and printed motifs, perfect for splashing around in the pool, garden or at the beach. My friend who is a brilliant swimmer ... http://www.olivelovesalfie.co.uk/blog/2010/06/just-keep-swimming/ Our home has made it onto the pages of another new Japanese interior book, A Girly Interior in London, published by Editions de Paris.  Just inside the front cover there is a beautifully illustrated map that puts Stoke Newington right up there where it belongs as an exciting and diverse London ... http://www.olivelovesalfie.co.uk/blog/2010/05/making-news-in-japan/ Activity is hotting up at the Elephant Parade, the beautifully creative conservation campaign, designed to highlight the plight of the endangered Asian elephant.  Elephant Parade, London’s biggest outdoor art event on record,  is here in London until July 2010. We are really excited not only because we have a great love ... http://www.olivelovesalfie.co.uk/blog/2010/05/doing-elephants-proud-in-london-at-the-elephant-parade/ With Olives love of trapeze there is an almost unquenchable thirst in our house for the dynamic and powerful combination of physical theatre and circus.  With a sense of awe and wonder trips to the theatre have become a family favourite thanks to our friends at Crying Out Loud who are ... http://www.olivelovesalfie.co.uk/blog/2010/05/petit-mal-is-coming-to-town-dont-miss-it-enter-our-competition-to-win-tickets/ Our new bambi coat hangers are kitsch and totally gorgeous. Made from the most eco-friendly plastic available made in Sweden without any PVC or nasty endocrine disrupters (what are they?...horrible and unnecessary substances that act like hormones in the endocrine system). Whats more the colours have all been approved for ... http://www.olivelovesalfie.co.uk/blog/2010/05/bambi-eco-hangers/ The artist Bryony Lloyd came to see me a few months ago with her photographic portrait montages. I loved the idea and wanted to develop the idea into a bespoke portrait project that would be exclusively available through Olive Loves Alfie. We have created 3 different questionnaires for kids, teenagers ... http://www.olivelovesalfie.co.uk/blog/2010/05/bespoke-portraits/ I love the new collection from Brights and Stripes that has just arrived.  Inspired by 1970's wallpapers the prints are bold and bright and quite brilliant.  The collection has grown up a little and for those of you who wanted bigger sizes the collection now includes sizes upto 4 to 5 ... http://www.olivelovesalfie.co.uk/blog/2010/04/70s-inspiration/ Our first delivery of Birkenstock arrived with the sun.  We have great selection of colours and finishes for you to choose from.  Rio is available in Pearlised amethyst or raspberry, metallic silver or  matt lime green.  Roma is available in both  black and white.  Both styules cost £34 and are ... http://www.olivelovesalfie.co.uk/blog/2010/04/iconic-sandals-from-birkenstock/