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Ripple crochet pattern: How to crochet chevron cushions Bring the look of your favourite interiors shop into your living room. Hook up Kath Webber’s exclusive chevron pillows with this ripple crochet pattern. What’s better than your standard everyday chevron print? One that’s stitched by you in pastel and monochrome yarns, and backed with vintage fabric that’s comfy to sit on – that’s what…. My space: Lise Meunier Thinking of setting up a craft corner at home? Lise Meunier reveals how vintage knick knacks triggers creative thought in her work space NEW Mollie Makes Home 3 Take a peek inside the best creative spaces and spruce up your home with crafty makes in Mollie Makes Home 3. Plus, find the first-ever printed edition of 91 Magazine inside Get the look: Leona Lepper Turn your home into a surprise explosion for the senses with breathtaking colours and texturesImportant: Please report inappropriate ads by sending a message to . Please include the Posting ID located in the header of each ad.

We often need to refresh our London showroom displays. For this reason we prefer to offer an initial 50% reduction off the final display price for each item. moooi paper chandelier weightEx-display items often are available to view prior to purchase but all are ready for immediate despatch. chandelier majora's maskPlease note these items are packaged but are not in their original boxes or packaging and will have previously been fitted where necessary in our showroom. dale chihuly chandelier harrodsAll items are in perfect condition unless specified. London Collection Italian display cabinet Luxurious Silk Bed Canopy Medium nest candle holder Designer limited edition stainless steel mirror Modern Baroque Black Side Table

Modern Baroque Black Console Table Silver Leaf Baroque Oval Mirror Silver leaf elegant dining chair (ex display) Modern Baroque mirrored sideboard (ex display) Italian luxury table lamp – set of two Nubuck shaped luxury sideboard buffet (ex display) Luxury Alligator Print Leather Chest of Drawers Ex Display London Collection Italian ivory bar cabinet (ex display) Baroque Gold Dining Chair Ex Display Baroque Style Dining Chair Ex Display St Tropez Collection 5 drawer chest (ex display) Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Ex Display Ultra II designer ribbon gold wall light | Modern Italian Lacquered Bedside Table Luxurious Italian Designer Dressing Table Modern candle wall light – set of 2 Italian Angled Crystal Chandelier Gold hooped luxury round glass side tableFancy some Prada sandals, a Ronit Zilkha lbd or Michael Kors cocktail dress? You could pluck one off the rails at this new boutique store for £50 or less.

But once they're gone, they’re gone. That’s because this shop in Sycamore Road, overlooking Bournville Green, is being run by Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice. But this is no ordinary charity store, it will be taking the cream of the clothes donated to the other branches that are run to raise funds for the hospice. “It is really about us having the higher end brands in a ladies only boutique which allows us to have destination shop,” explains Pam Dean, the area retail manager for the hospice. “Some people won’t be seen with the same handbag twice. This store will allow them to change their look at a fraction of the cost than if they were buying brand new.” The boutique will stock ladies clothes, accessories, hats, jewellery and, of course, shoes. By creating a more exclusive experience, the store will be able to charge what it feels is right for the quality of the donated clothing – though it will still be a bargain buy compared to the original price. “It will be designer makes and some high street brands as well,” explains Pam. “I suppose it is a £10 plus value, but we are aiming higher, £25 plus.

It will be dependent on the stock coming into the other stores.” The idea for the store came from the work Mary Portas did with Save the Children in setting up the Living and Giving shops, helping to change the way people looked at charity shops and second hand clothes. “A lot of charity shops have upped their game and reinvented themselves with laminate flooring and changed lighting,” says Pam. “They have got into niche marketing. Some stores just do menswear, Barnardo’s has got children stores while others sell furniture. “You are always looking to evolve and make the most from what has been very kindly donated by the general public.” The Bournville boutique has a luxury look to match the quality of the clothes it is selling, with chandelier lights and a cabinet donated from the hospice’s furniture store which has been upcycled by spraying it silver. Pam says they are hoping the upmarket look and feel will appeal to shoppers who might want an ever-changing wardrobe of stylish outfits for social events.

Or students looking for a vintage buy or something they can customise. “Opinions about charity shops have changed. I don’t think there is the stigma that there may have been about them a decade or so ago,” says Pam. “Programme like Dawn Porter’s on vintage clothing have given creative people some great ideas about how to take an item and redesign it to create a unique look. And it is very much in keeping with the recycling and re-using way forward.” With Bournville College on the doorstep, the boutique will be looking at bringing in some fashion students for special events, such as pop ups or store take-overs. It is all about location and there are plans to open another boutique branch in affluent Solihull. The Bournville shop is on the green, opposite Selly Manor. “It is in the first run of shops, very close to a hairdressers and a little beauty parlour,” says Pam. “You can be ready for a night out in three shops.” The boutique is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, and on Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Karen Millen Champagne cocktail dress £50 Ted Baker blue court shoes £30 Ronit Zilkha London black dress £30 Fenn Wright Manson black dress £20 Windsmoor long blue evening dress £30