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PRETTY PACKAGING: Wallace Cotton

Today was a long overdue day of rest for me. And well I’ve had quite the strenuous day! Slept in… ate a little.. slept some more… I am sure something else.. OH yes I exercised. Exercised my right to shop!




Online shopping of course, wouldn’t want to get out of my favourite PJ’s. What do you say this has to do with Wallace Cotton’, well they fit right in with all of my day’s tasks. This New Zealand based store provides Bed Linen, Quilts, Sleepwear, Bath Towels, Kitchen textiles & more, and of course an Online Web-shop filled with treasures and gorgeous imagery to help you dream the day away!




Wallace Cotton - Settler[This is an older pic from Wallace Cotton, but still a favourite]




Now I had intended to continue my series of ‘Pretty Packaging and Wallace Cotton fits the bill. Another store that not only provides great products but they come delivered to your door with that little extra ‘Pretty Packaging’. The packaging this time comes in the guise of a ‘free’ Cotton Drawstring Bag.




Wallace Cotton - BlueDelphineLaundryBag




So, not only is your purchase presented beautifully, it is re-useable for so many purposes. Of course the obvious.. to store your new purchase of Quilt, Duvet Cover or Linens, but also any other little thing your heart desires. Like my PJ’s for example, or for keeping Linens fresh and dust-free in the Linen Closet. These great little [or big] bags come in a myriad of the same fabrics used within their product range. So … we have established I like the Cotton Drawstring Bag.




AdelineSwatch




What else is it that I like about Wallace Cotton?

  • Fabulous products at an affordable price
  • Great range of product [most being 100% Cotton and changes seasonally]
  • Easy to use online store filled with ‘I Want’ products and images
  • Loyalty Rewards: $50 credit voucher after $500 spend [and I like to be loyal!]
  • Friendly Service & Prompt Delivery [made it across the pond quick as can be]
  • VERY reasonable postage costs [$10 to Aus: better than some Aussie shops]
  • FREE Draw String Bag with every purchase [equates to free postage really]
  • http://www.wallacecotton.com/






So Let’s See Some Products




Duvet Covers, Bed Linen & Cushions




DelphineStone_webDelphine Stone Duvet Cover [I have this one], [Box Cushions – and these too]




Wallace Cotton - Panama










Providence Quilt – In Taupe




Wallace Cotton - ProvidenceTaupeQuiltweb [I want this one]




Blanco Bedcover – In White & Linen




Wallace Cotton - BlancoBedcoverweb [and want this one too]




Most of the bedding range is also available as separate Pillowcases in Euro and Standard sizes. So if you like a little extra on the side, then that can be arranged.




AdelineSwatch




Sleepwear & Robes




So I mentioned I love my PJ’s. Wallace Cotton has a great range, all in their fabulously comfortable ‘Classic’ relaxed fit and 100% Cotton. I just purchased more today as I do tend to laze around in my ‘Jim Jams’ on weekends & on days working from home. I can easily work from ‘morn till midnight’ before realising I am still in jammies. So you can see I need a lot!! They also have great Cotton Robes to complete the lazing at home ensemble. Here are some favourites;




Cotton Pyjamas & Robes




Wallace Cotton - BhandiniPJPantsweb Wallace Cotton - PosyRobeweb




Now a friend of mine suggested I buy the coordinating Quilt too, then I can camouflage myself and sleep the day away without being noticed!




[I live alone so not sure who I am hiding from, but sounds like a plan]




BhandiniQuiltweb




Accessories




Did I mention you can also purchase additional drawstring bags online? They come in various sizes and at very affordable prices. Perfect for storage, keeping your favourites fresh and lots of other ideas I am sure you will find. But as well as the bags, there is a host of other accessories you may like.




AdelineSwatch




Well I think I have covered quite a bit here, but of course there is much, much more at their online shop [here]. I didn’t even get started on the Bathroom, Kitchen, Kids Wear and adult’s Daywear. So pop over to their website. Beautifully presented with glorious images that evoke ‘Relaxation’, ‘Beauty’ and ‘Comfort’. You may have seen some of their fine images gracing my posts. Like this one which graced the cover of their Last Summer’s Brochure and snuck into my ‘Birthday Wishlist Post’ [here].




Brochure_Homepage[Don’t you just want to run away to this little Hut?]




OR




This dreamy room that snuck into my ‘LE TOUR – French Alps’ post [here]




JessBalony_Homepage







So Run, Jump, Skip or Hop over there and see what they offer. I'm sure you will find something you like.




It’s in the Bag!




http://www.wallacecotton.com/







Ciao Julie













IMAGE Source: All images – Wallace Cotton http://www.wallacecotton.com/

PRETTY PACKAGING: Country By Mail (sweden)


I'd thought I'd continue my 'Pretty Packing' post by introducing you to some of the 'webshops' I've become addicted to and the gorgeous packing that graces their puchases!! The first being; ....


















I have spent many a pleasurable hour, perusing the wonderful bits and pieces this store showcases. So many delightful things to bring a 'Scandinavian' element into your home! And the stock changes constantly ... so you can go back again and again ... and always find something new to tempt you! Of course.. the self imposed 'look and don't touch' got the better of me and I found myself asking the pivotal question ...




'do you post to Australia?'




Well the answer was YES and as you can imagine, I wasted no time in purchasing a number of beauties to brighten my home. The service was friendly and helpful, and delivery was surprisingly prompt, considering my little bundles of joy traversed the world to find me!




Upon their arrival, I had the extra pleasure of finding some gorgeous packing and Vintage newspapers! Needless to say ... I had to keep the packaging and here are some photos I took to show you;






.. pretty packaging ..















.. lovely homewares ..



And these are some of my latest purchases (read 'treasures' or 'new family members'..)










These little darlings are a few more temptations that I have not succumbed to ... as yet ... (maybe soon)
















And homewares are not all they offer!

There is also image after image of their inspirational 'Butiken' where you will find larger items for sale such as lovingly painted furniture.

Here is a sample to tempt your tastebuds ...



















I hope you will enjoy visiting 'Country By Mail' as much as I do.


Thank you to Maria & Gunilla for always making my shopping experience pleasurable.





Images: 'Pretty Packaging': beingRUBY, all other images 'Country By Mail'





















Love This Home...? [Cote Bastide]




What Makes This 'Home' So Inviting?







Is it the the beautifully exposed brickwork, enhanced by a soft warm glow of candle light? Could it be the crisp clean linens just begging to be touched? Or maybe it's the soothing natural tones. Nothing too jarring to confuse the senses!






I think I might spy a chaise for lounging after supper!













And What Do We Have Here?






A charming french farmhouse bench gloriously crowned by a 'crystal dripping' chandelier?

And look at those welcoming warm timber doors!











Hang On...





As beautiful as it is...

Does something seem just a bit off?

Maybe just a tad impersonal for a lived in home?










Maybe that's because ~

It is actually the home of ~







'Cote Bastide - Paris'





I say --- Let's Go Shopping!!


















All Images: Cote Bastide [1 & 2. Cote Bastide - Paris 3. Cote Bastide - Aix-En-Provence


London Calling




How fabulous are these?












And not just lighting. Vintage kitchenware, glassware and so on.
These are some snazzy little individual egg-poachers I SO want.





The Brits are doing it well again! I wish I could shop in London!






High Life

Or better still - the High Life!




Image: Paris Boutique Hotel

High Tea















I wish I lived in London so I could buy these beautiful pieces from Brissi.






























Reminiscent of a time past...
















To welcome friends.... or just quiet times alone....





Reminds of my childhood visiting our neighbour who always laid out the table for tea with visitors