Thursday, January 27, 2011

Cath Kidston


When I saw this flooring by Cath Kidston, my heart skipped a beat. It wouldn't work in my house now, but in past homes, oh my! And maybe future homes, who knows??? Cath Kidston is a British designer. She has always used vintage textiles as inspiration. Here is a bit about her.

"Cath Kidston Ltd was founded in 1993 when designer Cath Kidston opened a tiny shop in London’s Holland Park. She began by selling the vintage fabrics, wallpapers and brightly-painted junk furniture she remembered fondly from her childhood. Her clever, witty re-working of traditional English country house style meant that her shop soon became a cult success.

Gradually Cath began to design her own prints and products. One of the first was a printed ironing board cover – practical, quirky and with a distinctive floral print, it has come to epitomize the Cath Kidston look. The product base has expanded steadily to include an extensive range of homewares as well as women’s fashion and accessories and the 2008 launch of the Cath Kids brand. Various ranges are manufactured under license by companies including Churchill China and Fulton Umbrellas. Cath’s aim has always been to create well-priced, good quality products that are fun, practical and original."

4 comments:

Julie said...

Can so see that in your house - it would complement all of your pieces so well. The next house, right?? I need to send you some pics of the gorgeous victorians next to the lake. Lovely lovely lovely.

Danica said...

pretty with a little quirky vintagey twist... I can easily imagine this in my very own English country cottage or my casually chic beach cottage. thanks for sharing this : )

Susan said...

ohmygosh! i love her~charlotte introduced me to this line. we went to her little shop in the nolita section of nyc, not sure it's still open. great photo.

Amee said...

Sweet, very sweet. : )