Lanterns and bird cages

This week in the shop I changed the window to a Mother's Day theme.  One of the things I did was put moss inside a large bird cage and 'plant' crocus bulbs in it; so effective.  I love using moss, it's such a great texture and colour.  So then that started me thinking what else I could do with lanterns and bird cages.  These things are so useful in decorating as you can change them seasonally and use them outdoors or indoors.  I love the idea of using fresh flowers and candles inside them and this would create such a romantic feel.

We have a good range of cages and lanterns in the shop, ranging from fab wall bird cages from Miss Etoile to rustic French lanterns with wall brackets.  I've chosen some of my favourite ways to use lanterns and cages.  See what you think, but really the possibilities are endless.

We need some sunshine in our lives!

I cannot believe it's been over two months since I last posted a blog.  Where on earth has the time gone??

I went to the Spring fair in Birmingham a couple of weeks ago and was very inspired by the use of yellow in home decorating.  I've bought a fair amount of yellow and black for Spring/Summer for the shop (www.angelandbb.co.uk).  Also some fab black dishes and plates lined in gold leaf, so rich and sumptuous.  I'm looking forward to changing the shop window and injecting some much needed sunshine into the grey weather we're having in Scotland at the moment!