Check out this little video we made to find out how to get 20% off everything on the site this May! Save on our gorgeous cushions, art prints, lighting, stationery and more! Please share and help us spread the word about Pretty Dandy! Becky x
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Spring always brings to mind yellow, from when the first daffodil and crocus flowers bloom through to the first rays of sun. So, I like to add a little extra yellow and a few other bright colours to my home at this time of year too. Here are 3 Spring finds that I think would help to amplify the light and energy in your home...hopefully bringing summer round early! 1. My Festival mug by Jansen & Co. Available from howkapow. 2. Kompotti chopping board by Marimekko. Available from finnish design shop. 3. Ceramic cellars by RossLab. Available from Etsy. And finally.... nothing says Spring...
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A bit of Friday eye candy with some fabulous shots of vintage homes. I love vintage and like to introduce it in my home wherever possible... a floral fabric here, a JH Lynch lady print there. Here are a few nice examples of different takes on vintage for you to enjoy! A slightly surreal Airedale fireplace from a 1951 exhibition A retro home in classic 50's shapes and colours A vintage sideboard and design classic chair mixed in with art and global inspired pieces A feminine vintage styled bathroom with a clawfoot tub and chalky pastel tones Last, but never ever least is this gorgeous...
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Today I learned a little about Sant Jordi, on his special day here in Barcelona. In a funny little coincidence, the patron saint of my new home is the same as the patron saint of my old home, yet our celebrations couldn’t be more different. In England I never paid much attention to St George’s Day – it usually just meant a few extra flags waving, extra email newsletters and perhaps some St George cross cakes in the supermarket. It passed me by with not much of a murmur. Here in Barcelona I stepped out of my front door bright and...
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I spotted this image on Pinterest via design blogger what wilson wants (thank you!). It caught my attention and so I thought I'd share it with you here on the blog. I am not sure where the image originates from, but I'm assuming it's a hotel or spa due to the size of the room. Not many of us are lucky to have this much space for bathing, but that doesn't mean we can't appropriate elements of design schemes from grand spaces like this for our own homes. Initially the capiz shell ceiling was the thing which caught my eye. It's...
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I pinned this image a while ago: And it has really stayed with me since. There's something so lush about the quality of the colour and the staining patterns that this simple concrete floor takes on the appearance of water. I'm not sure how it would look once you added furniture or objects, but just as is, it's really gorgeous. This got me thinking about concrete flooring and what a versatile medium it is, so here are a few choice floors for inspiration: Painted geometric designs adorn this concrete floor. Modern and monochrome. I love this idea from vintagerevivals.com - a DIY painted concrete floor...
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We are moving! Pretty Dandy has always been based in Nottingham, a city that has been my home for many years and has undoubtedly played a big part in the success of our business. Now, after our first full year of trading, we are moving! From next week I, and Pretty Dandy, will be based in Barcelona (& Nottingham)! It is a big move for me personally, and I'm really looking forward to living in such a bold, colourful, vibrant city, which I hope will influence what you see on Pretty Dandy in the same way Nottingham has. It's an exciting time,...
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I don't know about you, but I love Mother's Day. I'm not a mum myself, so I get to spend the day spoiling my Mum with gifts and spending time together. It's such a treat to get a whole day to spend with my Mum and my sisters just doing lovely things. Roll on next week! I thought it might be useful to round up some of our most popular gift choices for Mother's Day. We've got some simply gorgeous things to choose from to find just the right gift for your special mum. Chrome Magazine Rack - £34.95. Cool, contemporary and...
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Pretty Dandy Flea - 23rd Feb 2013 - Facebook event Yesterday we had an unexpected phonecall to say that the usual Pretty Dandy Flea venue had been double-booked. The venue is a practising church, still in use and they have had to book in a funeral for the 23rd Feb. Obviously this isn’t ideal news for the Pretty Dandy Flea, but there’s no re-scheduling a funeral!   So, we have pulled together what is looking like a pretty exciting alternative. Broadway Cinema and the brand new Creative Quarter building have come to the rescue and kindly offered us the use of both spaces...
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I could claim that I've recently discovered a new illustration talent in the form of artist Jamie Wignall, but I would be bending the truth slightly. I first discovered him over ten years ago, when we lived together at university! Jamie always had a natural skill as an artist and illustrator, but it wasn't until he put his new site up online recently that I realised just what an incredible talent he has. I love the elegance of his lines, the life in his pictures and the delicate use of ink and colour. As a fan of vintage design I can...
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