HEDONIST’S ROME COVER STORY
SAY IT WITH FLOWERS THIS SEASON. BY BETHAN RYDER
Bring in the spring
Banish the winter blues by filling your home with bright, pretty florals. You might have chucked out the chintz years ago, but it’s time to embrace all things blooming again, now that contemporary designers such as Cath Kidston have injected a modern twist (above left). Think less wrinkly old lady and more glamorous Desperate Housewives. Go on, make your life a bed of roses…
Coming up roses
Cath Kidston has all sorts of gorgeous floral things for your home, from cute sausage-dog draft excluders to chinaware. We love her oilcloths, which are perfect for indoor or outdoor tables. Choose from a variety of designs (all £18-£20 per metre) such as Rose Maroc. For alfresco dining, check out Cath’s pretty new Gazebo (£250). www.cathkidston.co.uk
Sitting pretty
Calling all wallflowers! Truly transportable, this 84cm-high cardboard chair comes flatpacked and can be folded down again for easy storage so it’s ideal for your holiday home. What’s more, it’s strong enough to support an 80kg person and it’s only £29.99 – just keep it away from the fire. www.pedlars.co.uk
Carpet of flowers
What better way to welcome guests than with this Rose Potpourri doormat (£24.50)? Lay this in front of your door and even during the April showers your home will radiate a sunny warmth. www.plantstuff.com
Garden dining
Adorn your table with Table Stories, the exquisite porcelain collection by talented Dutch designer Tord Boontje. Either inside or out, you can enjoy his enchanted forests of flora and fauna as you dine. Prices range from £12 for a small bowl to £62.50 for a large salad bowl, in red or blue.
www.tordboontje.com
www.pedlars.co.uk
Breath of fresh air
Keep your doors ajar and let the fresh air breeze in with these adorable fabric doorstops, priced at £34. www.grahamandgreen.co.uk
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