New Anorak polar bear print

We're crazy about anorak's new bear print on a perfect polar blue oilcloth backdrop. Even our polar bear eraser had to come inspect this gorgeous print!

Featured here -

Box washbag - £14.50

Flat purse - £7.50

Pencil case - £8.50
Polar bear eraser - £7.95

Catch the sun

Spotted this 'Star in a Jar' cute sculpture by artist Matt Johnson and it reminded me of the Sunjar and Moonjar's by Suck UK. Capture your own piece of the sun (or moon!) and keep a warm glow through the evening.

'Star in a Jar' by Matt Johnson

Tintin Fever!!

We're all Tintinophiles at Bloomsbury and with the new film release of 'The Secret of the Unicorn' we're all super excited so here's a little pick of some our great Tintin gifts. Enjoy.

Tintin posters - £15.95

T-shirts - from £19.95

Small figurines - from £5.95

Tin of plasters - £5.95

Pencil tins - £7.95

Mugs - £7.95

Soft toy Snowy - from £9.95

Large collectable figurines a range of prices for many different designs!

The Adventures of Tintin Trailer

The Adventures of Tintin film is set for release later this month and the trialer is looking fantastic! Can't wait.

Baby it's cold outside

This avoca hot water bottle will help you stay cosy and warm as the nights draw in. 

New Collection of Burts Bees

Have you seen the new Burt Bees collection? It's full of enticing fruity fragrances for sugar scrubs, body butters and body bars and beautiful shimmering colours for tinted lip balms. Some noteable picks are the cranberry & pomegrante body bar which leaves your skin smooth and rejuvenated with a natural exfoliator. Also the tinted lip balms come is a range of tantalising pinky tones which will moisturise and add a touch of colour.

Have you tried any of the products yet? We'd love to know what you think!

Wild Thing

The nights are drawing in and we're all cosying up at home so why not surround yourself with some of our favourite creature comforts. 

1. Squirrel lamp, such a cute little critter that will bring an autumnal glow to any corner - £55

2. Rob Ryan 'listen to the world' mug - £8.95

3. Snowy soft toy (30cm) just the right size for a cuddle - £24.95

4. Bergamot & Nettle folklore candle, bright citrus notes to lighten gloomy days - £22.95

5. Rhino, Polar Bear and Gorilla shaped erasers, not just for the pencil case! - £7.95 each

background - folklore gifwrap - £1.50

Out with the old. In with the new.

Those of you who have recently visited our shop on New Bond Street may have noticed a few changes. The main one being our beautiful new downstairs area, those who haven't made a visit lately really should as the whole shop has had a facelift. There is now a whole new floor of goodies to explore and keep you inspired. So we can now squeeze in twice as many gorgeous jewellery collections, twice as many cute night lights (look at the super cute squirrel below!!) and twice as many perfect gift ideas. Let us know what you think!!

Gift Ideas.....

So Christmas is right around the corner....sort of. Anyhow we wanted to share some of our top Paul Smith sale pieces that would make amazing pressies with all the great savings and kudos going to you! (Tip: click on grey text to go straight to the item page!)

1. Name tag keyfob - set of three labeled 'car, home, office' - was £55 now £35 

2. Signature stripe towel, a classic each season - was £45 now £39

3. Sterling Silver oval stripe cufflinks - was £99 now £74.95 (can't believe these haven't been snapped up already!)

4. Jake holdall, beautiful weekend bag - was £250 now £145 (Huge saving!)

1. Shi Shi laptop case, classic swirl or a beautiful pansy print - was £110 now £59 (pansy now £70)

2. Classic black leather Abella handbag - was £495 now £275 (why hasn't someone bought this beauty!)

3. Fairisle scarf in pink - was £99 now £40

4. Pink leather gloves - was £135 now £65

Admit it....

Admit it, you watch the X factor, if only for the terrible auditions! Well we spotted judge Tulisa wearing a pair of gorgeous Azuni Athena earrings, with our favourite Amaznoite stone. Find these in our Bath New Bond Street shop, along with an extensive range of necklaces and bracelets to mix and match.

Ally Capellino New Season

Ally Capellino is everywhere at the minute with articles in the Telegraph and items styled in Men's Health and the Observer magazine, and we're not surprised. The new season bags and purses are just amazing. Once again style and function are effortlessly married to form beautiful classic pieces which will not only be on trend this season but will serve you well for many more to come!

My personal fav's are Lorraine in gorgeous bright red and Kelly in brown! 

Bank Holiday Bonanza

Hope everyone is enjoying their bank holiday weekend and to make things even sweeter we're offering everyone 15% off EVERYTHING online. Perfect timing with all our new season beauties including Paul Smith and Ally Capellino.
Let us know what treats you get!!

Lego!!!

Wow! We LOVE Lego here at Bloomsbury and I am super excited at this concept dreamt up by Access Agency. They plan to build GIANT Lego sculptures as a 'street-level promotion' for our most loved childhood brand.

Here are some photos:

Wow! Right?! For more information here is their website: Access Agency.

Amber x

Wild & Wolf

Wild & Wolf, designs beautiful gifts for girls and boys! Available online: Bloomsbury Online Store

Paul Arden Quote

"You can't afford the house of your dreams. That is why it's the house of your dreams. If you had everything you ever wanted, you wouldn't have a reason to get up in the morning. Be satisfied with dissatisfaction."

Paul Arden

Quote of the Day

"There's nothing wrong with mixing old and new, with combining different furniture styles, colors and patterns. Anything that is in your taste will automatically fuse to form an entire relaxing environment. A home does not need to be planned down to the smallest detail or contrived; it should be an amalgamation of the things that its owner loves and feels at home with."

Josef Frank 1958

Pimms O'Clock...

Pimms No: 1 Recipe:

Mix together:

1 x measure of Pimms No: 1

3 parts chilled lemonade

A handfull of fresh sliced strawberrys

and 1 sliced & squeezed lime

Pour over crushed ice and serve.

Yum! x

Amber xx

Wimbledon!

We are getting pretty excited here at Bloomsbury Bristol with all the Wimbledon action going on here in the square at the moment. We have a Wimbledon themed Quakers Friars! complete with a giant strawberry selling gorgeous freshly picked strawberrys!

You can catch every gripping set and serve from the comfort of a deckchair in the outdoor grass area, enjoy traditional fresh strawberries everyday and mouth-watering local produce from the weekly Food Market each Saturday. Or sip a well deserved glass of Pimms!

On a serious note, Venus, can I borrow your amazing jumpsuit??

Amber xx

Drink Lego

coffee & cake!!

I've just made this delicious blueberry crumble loaf from the new Hummingbird Bakery book 'Cake Days'. I'm so pleased with it, not only did it come out looking like the pictures it tastes amazing (i did have two pieces just to make sure!!!).

New Hirst Sculpture in Bristol

Before; Charity being lifted in to place

And after; on the RWA balcony

On my way to the shop i managed to catch a glimpse of the new Damien Hirst sculpture 'Charity' being lifted into place at the RWA. And then on my way back she was serenely looking out over the Victoria Room fountains.

Lavender Bods

We have just received brand new colours of our popular Lavender Bods in store. Hand knitted stripey wool bods with button eyes filled with lavender. Pop these cute bods around your home to keep everything smelling fresh like lavender!

Which colour will you choose? You can also buy them online.

Love Bloomsbury xx

Brass band in quakers friars

We were all thoroughly entertained by a brass band outside the shop this afternoon. 

We love Alex Monroe

In his own words: "I like people who like my jewellery. they are not slaves to fashion; they tend to be more concerned about personality and craftsmanship. They care about quality and they like things that are quirky and individual."

Tea or Coffee?

Pantone mug - Set - Mini Mug Set 2.

Pantone's mini mugs are glazed with a pattern resembling the iconic Pantone Colour Chip, complete with Pantone Colour name and number, in palettes developed by Pantone's colour experts.

Love Bloomsbury

The adventures of Tin Tin

December sees the release of Steven Speilberg's film The Adventures of Tin Tin, but we just can't wait that long! The 3D film follows Tin Tin on his adventures looking for 'The Secret of the Unicorn'. Starring Jamie Bell, Daniel Craig and Simon Pegg - it should be a treat for all fans!

Lego storage bricks

The new giant (and teeny tiny) lego storage bricks have gotten all of us in a whirl in the shop. Tidying up has never been so cool - or colourful. The bricks are available in a range of colours and sizes, all faithful to the legendary building bricks. We also have drinks bottles and lunch boxes that can have tiny inserts.  

Sun, sea and sand

The British seaside will never be far away with these Beach Hut fairy lights, such a cute addition to any room. With pastel colours and led lights they cast a soft summery glow that will have you dreaming of ice creams and sand castles!  

Safe as houses

Your keys will be 'safe as houses' with these adorable birds guarding them. The birds also magically double as a whistle - available in green, yellow and black £10.95.

I Can't Make Up My Mind!

....and neither can the weather!

Do I need to pack an umbrella or a pair of flip flops!?

Stitch-It Joy

This little pup loves the outdoors, running through the forest and jumping in puddles, especially when it pours. Take this little scamp home and hook him on your bag! Easy to make puppy keyring with pre-cut felt pieces so no tricky patterns to cut out....

Here Amber attempts to make one, Make one today!