Our blooming lovely fabrics.

Ahhhh Chelsea Flower Show, that time of year when we all become budding horticulturalists and develop a crush on Monty Don. Some of us might even go to the garden centre, only to buy plants that will wither and die as they are completely inappropriate. Anyway the flowers that you can always rely on are those that feature on our beautiful Liberty fabrics. From trailing roses to leaf and berry patterns, these timeless designs will continue to charm for generations. Here are some of our favourites.

Poppy and Daisy

‘Poppy and Daisy’ is one of our Liberty stallwarts that we carry in both pink and blue colour schemes. The print features a fine lined drawing of poppies in bud and full bloom accompanied by daisies. The meadowy design dates back to 1910 and would have originally been developed using a wood block printing method.

Ruffle Cushion made from Liberty Fabric ‘Pink’

Thorpe

This dense floral design was inspired by Australian painter John Thorpe (1968) who was well known for his paintings of fruit, flowers and landscapes. The pattern of meadow flowers would have been originally drawn by pencil and then coloured. We particularly like this version of ‘Thorpe’ with it’s vibrant colour pallet of reds, blues, pinks and greens.

Cushion in Liberty Fabric ‘Thorpe’. Bolster in Green Stripe. Pillowcases in Thorpe and Annabella Greens.

Duvet Cover in Thorpe. Fitted Sheet in Annabella Greens.

Wiltshire

‘Wiltshire’ is one of the most recognizable Liberty fabrics from their Classics Collection. Featuring a leaf and berry print, it contrasts beautifully with their floral designs. Like many Liberty fabrics ‘Wiltshire’ was created in the 1930’s by the unknown designer with the initials D.S. Poppy and Honesty carry bedding made from this lovely print in an earthy pallet of mustard, green and rust.


Quilt made from Liberty Fabric ‘Wiltshire’

Felicite

This delicate print was also created for Liberty in the 1930’s by the mysterious designer DS and bought back to life by the Liberty design team in 2001. With it’s delicate design of trailing roses accompanied by leaves and daisies, Felicite encapsulates the perfect British summer. We love this particular version with it’s soft pallet of peach, lemon and green. Pair with our candy stripe linen ‘Seaside Stripe’ for a gorgeous vintage -inspired aesthetic.

Duvet Covers made from Liberty Fabric ‘Felicite’ and ‘Seaside Stripe’

Annabella

The textile design studio ‘The Silver Studio’ created ‘Annabella’ for Liberty of London in the 1930’s. As one of the most prolific design studios of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, The Silver studio influenced the Art Nouveau movement and their work can still be found in many European homes. The designs are original works on paper by Silver Studio designers in a variety of media including pencil, gouaches and pastels.

‘Annabella’ was developed from a tiny swatch created by the ‘Silver Studio’. Set against an off white background it features clusters of flowers in delicate pastel colours. At Poppy and Honesty, we make bedding, quilts and cushion in two versions of Annabella : spring green and blues.

Reversible Quilt made from Liberty Fabrics ‘Annabella Blue’ and ‘Poppy and Daisy- Blue’

We hope you are enjoying this time of year when everything is coming into bloom. So many of our products with their splendid floral patterns evoke a sense of British summertime, why not add a piece to your home and carry the season throughout the year?

Enjoy the sunshine

Sophie x

Our Little Mother's Day Gift Guide

UK Mother’s Day falls on March 30th this year. This moveable feast has a different date and origin to the celebration in other countries such as America, Japan and Australia. In the Middle Ages, girls and women were given the 4th Sunday before lent to spend with their families. At the time, it wasn't uncommon for children to leave home to work when they were as young as 10 years old, so this was an opportunity for families to meet up again and attend church services. On the way home, children would often pick flowers and give them to their mothers and the tradition of Mothering Sunday was born.

There is nothing more gorgeous than a beautiful posy, however if you want your Mothers Day flowers to last forever, you might consider picking a beautiful Liberty fabric depicting clusters of fauna and flora in your Mum’s favourite colours. We have plenty of pillowcases and cushions in stock that would make beautiful gifts. This Liberty fabric ‘Felicite’ is one of our favourite classics featuring a rose trail design in yellow, peach and light green. Mum’s always need more sleep and silky Liberty Tana Lawn Cotton pillowcases are the ultimate treat.

Pillowcases made from Liberty fabric ‘Felicite’ and Penzance Linen.

Many of us feel bored of your home after the long winter months. A new tablecloth and napkins can breath a bit of life into your dining area. Why not choose your Mum a beautiful tablecloth or napkins handmade in our Cornish studio from premium laundered linens. Super-absorbent and easy to launder, the women in your life will love these practical and pretty table linens. Mix and match napkins and tablecloths for a unique and special dining setting.

Tablecloth and Napkin in Wimbledon Linen

Our generous drawstring bags are such a practical addition to any bag collection. Perfect for laundry, travelling, gym or whatever you choose. They also look great slung on the back of a door. Available in three gorgeous linen fabrics and lined with cotton.

Storage Bag in Granny Smith Linen

To be honest, all I would really like for Mothers Day is an amnesty on sibling fighting. However given this is unlikely, a gorgeous gift from a small business would be very welcome. I know my Mother has always treasured the little things we have given her for Mothers Day so choose carefully and made well.

We’ll be doing a giveaway over Mothers Day so please keep an eye on our Instagram posts.

Sophie xxx