Twit Twoo

Apparently, owls don't actually go "twit twoo" but I'm not letting that bother me. 

How cute is this cushion? 

It's by designer Donna Wilson, who like me must be a bit obsessed with animals. She puts a whole host on her cushions and blankets, including this previously featured design 

I love this little fella in red but he's also available in green and blue 

Take On Toile

Toile, or to give it its full name, Toile de Jouy, is a pattern that traces its origins back to 18th century France. 

Traditionally known as a fussy pattern, which often depicts pastoral scenes, it's the mainstay of many a period home. 

In my opinion, its ok. I don't hate it, but it's not for my home either.

However, this version of toile I love. 

Look carefully and you won't see a maid milking a cow or a farmer working the land, no you'll see famous London landmarks such as the Gherkin and St Paul's. 

This clever interpretation is by Alistair McAuley and Paul Simmons aka Timorous Beasties and as well as the London Toile cushions, this novel and perhaps thought provoking design is available as fabrics and wallpaper depicting Glasgow (where the design duo met) as well as London. 

We Are Family

K Studio is another great American find I've come across while tweeting. 

They sell a fantastic range of accessories, including cushions of course, all with hand drawn characters and figures. 

I adore this cushion from the Family Series. A complete family portrait if you will, and it so reminds me of a drawing a small child would do. 

Woof

Ok, I fully admit this cushion is a little bit mental but seeing though I'm a little bit obsessed with our canine friends, I just couldn't resist it. 

It's by American design company Fauna (available from Design Public) who make a wide range of animal printed homes accessories. 

They don't just stop at dog cushions, oh no. There's a cat, rabbit and even an elephant and zebra. 

Sadly, I'm not in a position to have a dog (not enough time to look after one and, well actually we're not allowed by our landlord) so I'm going to get one of these little fellas instead and prop him up on the sofa. 

I do know he's just a cushion though and won't be feeding him and taking him for walkies, honest...

What A Find

Twitter is wonderful. FACT. I dismissed it at first but can now find myself becoming slightly obsessed my it. 

For one, it gives me the opportunity to get my blogs (Chairs, Chairs, Chairs and Rugs, Rugs, Rugs) out there and it also leads to great finds like this cushion from amazing website H is for Home(follow them on Twitter @hisforhome)

I love the way it uses vibrant colours without being garish and the Scandinavian vintage fabric is just beautiful. 

Retro Revival

It's Friday the 13th and while I'm not a overly superstitious person, I've decided I'll stay in the warm and look for beautiful chairs, cushions and rugs. 

I'm actually really surprised that I've not featured one of Marimekko's cushions before. I adore this Finnish design company with all its stylish and quirky fabric designs and their shop on St Christopher's Place is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of Oxford St. 

It was really tricky deciding what cushion of theirs to feature. Should I go for the fun, giant pink flowers or the sophisticated monochrome design. 

In the end this retro Lumimarja design got my vote. I love it's colours and simple design and it reminds me of something I can't quite put my finger on but more importantly than that, it's perfect for my new living room, which as I write is having it's first coat of paint. 

A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush

Or in this case, three so the head for this posting doesn't really work but I couldn't resist it. 

Much like I couldn't resist this cushion from American company Dwell Studio. I love their twist on traditional Chinoiserie and simple yet very effective design. 

I also adore its hand painted quality. I'm having great fun at the moment planning new furnishings for my flat and this would be perfect. 

Dwell Studio have stockists in the UK but where's the fun in that? Especially when they've got a tonne of stockists in NYC. Personally I think I'll be heading Stateside to do my cushion shopping...