Pantone's colour of 2013

Pantone have given their annual trend forecast for the colour that will dominate our year as....drum roll please.....Emerald 17-5641. This beautiful fresh colour brings to mind luscious plants, sparkling jewellery and energetic interiors.

Describing the colour of the year Pantone's Colour Institute executive director Leatrice Eiseman says that it is "The most abundant hue in nature, the human eye sees more green than any other colour in the spectrum... Symbolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today's complex world. This powerful and universally-appealing tone translates easily to both fashion and home interiors."

No other colour has such a rejuvenating power as green hues do so we can't wait to get our wardrobes and homes dazzling in Emerald tones.

Here are a few of our current favourite jewel toned products to get you a head start - 

Alex Monroe Peacock earrings 

Catherine Weitzman emerald rondelle necklace 

The adventures of Tintin - The Castafiore Emerald book

Nixon Time Teller watch in Glo Green 

Head Gardener badge from Wild & Wolf

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Literary Transport mug from Wild & Wolf

Series 746 1960's design telephone in green and cream

Type 1228 Anglepoise lamp

Lego storage brick in dark green

Ted Baker boxed tweed print roller-ball pen

credit to Pantone press release for quotes

Tintin Adventures

As you all know we are HUGE Tintin fans here at Bloomsbury and we're thrilled to now be stocking these official Herge hand painted metal figures. These aren't the only new Tintin items in the shop as we have new T-shirts (kids and adult sizes!), larger resin figures and of course next years calendars, diary's and agendas! Another new addition are some beautiful postcards with the book covers and some original sketches from the Tintin archives.

How could you ever choose just one of these little guys - surely a new collection is called for!
Find them here - Tintin

 

 

  

ps - why does Tintin alsways looked so shocked????

Daddy Cool

Fathers Day isn't just about socks and ties (although we do have some very cool Paul Smith socks!) lets think outside the box. We have some fantastic gift ideas for your Dad whether he's retro cool, sophisticated cool or just plain cool - ideas here!

And it's not just your dad - what about Grandads, father-in-laws and husbands! Show them how special they are with a gift they will remember and make them break out in that special dad dance just for you!

Here are our top picks.

and if you really must - or maybe he does really need some socks we always think Paul Smith are the best!

Save the date

Make sure you keep all those important dates and get organised with style. We have a number of fantastic diaries and calenders in store and online, here's a few favourites. 

1. Cavallini desk calenders, gorgeous vintage illustrations (that you could frame next year?) - £11.95

2. Paul Smith classic stripe agenda with diary and calender, just re-fill each year. 100% leather - £250

3. My Life Story, a perfect way to capture those precious moments - £35

4. Cavallini pocket diary, various vinatge illustrated diaries to keep you organised day to day - £11.95

5. Tintin calenders in two sizes with the classic Herge illustrations that you can frame when the year is out - from £7.95

6. Cavallini sticky notes to keep tabs on those important notes - £11.95

7. Cavallini large wall calender - £19.95