PS Christmas Collection

Here's a quick snap of the wonderful Paul Smith Christmas collection print, a quirky take on the mini on location print - this holdall is now in store!

Are we the Greatest?

Tomorrow night we will be attending the very prestigious 'The Greats Awards 2012', the leading awards in the gift industry. We're very excited to be finalists for not one but two awards!!
Firstly we're up for 'Best Gift Retailer of Jewellery' and even better we're entered into the the awards for 'Best Online Retailer and/or Mail Order Gift Retailer'. There is some good competition for the titles but we're hoping to take the top spots.
'The Greats' is now in its tenth year of celebrating not only the gift industries finest independent retailers but big country wide names as well.
We will be tweeting throughout the night to keep everyone posted on the frivolities of the evening so you can join in. (tweet us at @bloomsburystore)

We know that none of this would be possible without any of of you so a big thank you for getting us this far, and lets hope we're bringing home those trophy's.

Wish us luck!

SS12 Ally Capellino

Fresh spring colours with classic designcan only mean Ally Capellino has come up trumps on making us dizzy with bag envy! Her classic british waxed collection has had a cool spring update with sunny yellows and cool steely greys. Form and function are married effortlessly in this collection with bags that will serve you well.

The (gorgeous!) leather frame bags are a wash with hazy rose and turquiose with natural bridal leather straps. These investment bags will add a pop of colour to your summer wardrobe and have all envious eyes on you (our's included!!).

Matt & Nat new season 2012

Beautiful new bags and purses from vegan company Matt & Nat are now instore and online. Fusing form and function together to create gorgeous women's accessories using completely recycled materials, these bags ooze style and leave your conscience clear!

First look at new season Paul Smith

New SS12 Paul Smith has hit our stores (and soon to be online) and it's looking gorgeous and colourful. With vivid prints and that quintessential Paul Smith eccentricity to the design there is bound to be something to add to your wish list!

colourful socks - how could you ever choose which to wear first!

new season wallets in cluding the seasonal naked lady and mini location prints

gorgeous neon pink 'redcar' handbag - right on trend for this season

Tangerine Tango

So the word is out from Pantone that the colour for 2012 is Tangerine Tango (or 17-1463 for the purists out there). Whilst we're still undecided to go all-out in head-to-toe orange we're all for a bright pop of colour and scouring our shelves we think we can definitely bring some glowing warmth along with effortless design. Teaming just a few items together will freshen up any space or even a new accessory can brighten an old outfit.

"Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy." Leatrice Elseman, Executive Director, Pantone Colour Institute.

from www.pantone.com

A few items seen here:

Pigeon light

Trim phone

Ice watch

Ally Capellino satchel

Orla Kiely milk jug

Squirrel whisk

Pantone chairs, mugs and tins