Articles — vintage textiles

The Best Places to Hunt for Vintage Treasures in the Nottswolds With our Brocante just around the corner in May, I wanted to share my favourite vintage-hunting spots in the Nottswolds. Whether you're searching for antique textiles, decorative pieces or unique finds, these places are goldmines for treasure hunters. In no particular order, here are my top recommendations, along with my insider tips to help you make the most of your visit. 1. Newark & Nottinghamshire Antiques Fair 📍 Newark Showground, Lincoln Rd, Newark NG24 2NY 🌐Newark Antiques Fair  🕰️ Open: Every two months, check website for dates 💰 Price...

We are delighted to have our next spotlight with Holly, who launched Effortless Interior Design in 2022, with the vision of making high-end interior design more accessible. Holly trained under the internationally renowned Rita Konig (House & Garden Top 100, AD Top 100), before gaining experience with Isabella Worsley and Lucy Cunningham; both highly respected names in luxury interior design. While working on bespoke projects, Holly had an idea she couldn’t ignore: how to offer professionally curated interiors without the cost of a full design service. This led to the creation of her Off-the-Peg Design Schemes, which allows clients to...

India Holmes, the newly appointed Creative Director at Pelican House, whose passion for textiles and design is nothing short of inspiring. A rising star in the global textile scene, India was previously the Director of Embroidery at de Gournay, where she has worked extensively with artisans across India and China. Her deep respect for traditional techniques and dedication to elevating craftsmanship made her a natural fit for Pelican House, where she joins forces with Bella Valenzia to create unique, artful pieces that celebrate heritage while pushing creative boundaries. Read on for India’s wonderful insights into decorating with vintage textiles, her...

You are probably already aware but we love art here at  Chloe Jonason Interiors….especially a gallery wall. Art is an area that  you can really personalise your home and add character to a space. It doesn’t have to be permanent so you can switch it around easily; for this reason I encourage you to think ‘outside the frame’ when it comes to your artwork. What makes you smile, reignites fond memories and makes your home really unique to you?  If you're in a traditional home, you can add modern quirks or vice versa. In a modern room, adding a vintage...