Liberty Dining Room, W1

This week I *finally* had the chance to visit the brand new Dining Room section in, London's finest, Liberty.
This new section is dedicated to all things for the kitchen and dining table (from crockery to cafetieres) featuring the high quality classic designs that one expects from this store. It also offers a refreshing collection of new designers and affordable pieces...which pleased me greatly.
It is based where the bridal section used to be (why do I know this?! Why?) and is nicely laid out in distinct areas for your Baking Days...with Tala products taking centre stage...
And Coffee mornings, I wish I drank enough coffee to warrant buying these beauties...
As well as beautiful displays for some of their top sellers like the lovely Emma Bridgewater.

I loved the elegant bird range designed by Edwin Collins...
As well as this army of kitchen critters...
I thought the tea towel collection showed a really nice range of designers. Plus I'm totally thinking about stealing the ladder idea - tea towels this cool should be appreciated and not just used for wiping!
The fab layout made this a well worthwhile section. Great for gift shopping (it's already top of my list for Christmas) and could not be missed for a proper kitchen overhaul!

Urban Outfitters - I forgive you (sorta)

I have a complicated relationship with Urban Outfitters. When pay day comes I happily run to the check out the latest hip threads for us city dwelling gals (and just try and stop me when the sales start). It's an obvious choice for gifts as they cater for almost anyone - seeing my Dad trying out the Stylophone I bought him for Christmas proved this.

So you'd think I'd be crazy for the homewares too right? Erm no. Sorry Urban Outfitters I just don't get it. The choices of youthful floral and slogan based products aren't really my bag I'm afraid. It seems a bit fussy and busy next to the cool simplicity of their clothes.

They seem to be pretty keen on pastries too. Now don't get me wrong I like cakes as much as the next girl (see most of my other posts) but I can't see why I would want to decorate my home with them...you wouldn't be able to eat them for a start...

However before admitting that this could mean I am too old for the store itself (god forbid) I found the collection of decorative letters in the Oxford Street store.

Urban Outfitters I forgive you, I couldn't resist these text book tall letters, especially this deconstructed-style pair. I'm back to my UO crush and still totally young enough to get away with their clothes. Alright?