Cox & Cox was established in 2001 to offer an alternative to standard mail order catalogues. The range is inspired by childhood memories combined with a fresh, contemporary look. All their products are both beautiful and practical, with wall maps, pirate ship shelves, multicoloured chandeliers, star rugs, doll's houses, stuffed toys, rabbit night lights, dinosaur torch and projectors, and princess or astronaut duvet sets all included in their Little Kids range.
Established in 1970 by Tricia Guild, Designers Guild designs and wholesales furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, upholstery and bed and bath collections worldwide. They also distribute fabrics, wallcoverings and accessories by The Royal Collection, Ralph Lauren Home, William Yeoward and Christian LaCroix. Designers Guild offers a fantastic range of rugs, bedding, quilts, cushions, blankets, towels, robes and accessories for children. View the range online or in their flagship stores and showrooms.
Pottery designer Emma Bridgewater produces baby mugs in fourteen different designs plus gifts for boys and girls of all ages. Classic English earthenware in wonderful designs children will love, and funky French cutlery sets. Dinosaurs, trucks and dancing mice (let loose in the dressing up box) on mugs, bowls and plates; polka dot tiny tea set plus melamine with pink hearts and men at work for those you don't trust with the real stuff. Also tin money boxes and lunch boxes in boys' designs. Perfect christening presents and personalising service also available on lots of shapes.
Very decorative children's name pictures from original drawings by Julia Boston. A cast of exuberant clowns or mice are added to your child's name, whether it's Annabel or Zachariah. Perfect for a special present that will continue to give pleasure for years to come. Also available are imaginative alphabet pictures, with multi-coloured letters or with letters in a colour of your choice. They are bespoke framed and ready to hang on the bedroom wall. And ex libris or book plates and a range of stationery soon to be launched.
A curated selection of furniture and accessories; elusive, characterful mid-century, vintage and contemporary items sought after for their originality: sideboards, cabinets, dressers, contemporary and antique rugs, architectural salvage, farmhouse tables, cushions, lampshades, sculpture, benches, glassware, armchairs, desks, furniture and ornaments for indoors or gardens. There's also a collection of wallpapers, lamps and lampshades, sofas, tables and accessories specifically for childrens' rooms. Search the website or try their Sourcing Service for rare finds.
For an inventive gift for every member of the household and original interior accessories try notonthehighstreet.com. Hundreds of creative small businesses provide thousands of original items in all price ranges, which you won't find anywhere else. Wide range of children's furniture, including beds, chairs, desks, toy boxes, stools, storage, as well as lighting and all sorts of accessories for studying, playing and partying.
Ideal as gifts or to enhance a room, Prometheus Bound Books hand bind any book obtainable, offering a contemporary and affordable take on a traditional craft. If a title you require is not listed on their website, email a request. Bindings are handmade in England by traditional craftsmen. Most books can be personalised with embossed messages on front and back covers. Prometheus Bound Books has just launched, 'Couture Covers' - hand made, bespoke book covers available in a vast range of colours and textures to suit any design scheme. Each spine can be embossed with title, author or any wording by master craftsmen. Fake books can also be individually made in wide range of colours and textures.
