http://img.featherandblack.com/Blog.iceFeather and Black offer professional advice on bedroom styling and quality bedroom furnitureen-gbThu, 23 Feb 2012 05:41:03Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:41:03http://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/Starry-Night.iceJust a quick post to treat you all to some snaps of the starry night performance of ‘Stories Before Bedtime’ at the Criterion Theatre. Our Feather & Black bed was styled to look rough and rugged to fit in with the dark vintage set. The accompanying cast of Russell Tovey & Sarah Soleman i (Him & Her), Niamh Cusack (Beatrix Potter) and Tom Hiddleston (Warhorse) were such beauties and their storytelling was simply mesmerising. We, in the Feather & Black Office, are literally swooning at Tom Hiddleston looking dishevelled - and to see him photographed this weekend at London Fashion Week on the front row of Mulberry’s AW12 Catwalk makes him even more desirable…. I love a man who shares my love of Mulberry! Enjoy the pics… Love Holly XWed, 22 Feb 2012 09:00:00http://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/Starry-Night.icehttp://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/The-Limited-Edition-Collection.iceWe are SO excited here at Feather & Black to unveil our new Limited Edition Collection. A collection created to avoid an endless, exhausting search through markets and antique fairs. We have done all the hard work (and the shopping) and sourced individual one off pieces for you to create your own unique lifestyle look. Based on French Heritage and Vintage British style, our pieces are created with time honoured artisanship and are unequivocally beautiful. We have gone back to vintage roots, looking to the past for inspiration to accessories our Loire and Sienna Collection. Be inspired and fall in love with our unique treasured collection just like we have… Choose from our French Butlers Tray for the ultimate luxurious breakfast in bed. Fall in Love with our Sienna Writing Desk perfect for composing a love letter - think Carrie & Big and that Great Love for our time. Or my favourite piece is the Henrietta chair - it epitomises sophistication and is so stylish it wouldn’t look out of place in a vintage Parisian jazz club. Our Limited Edition Collection is a nostalgic nod towards an era of elegance and a fabulous silhouette of vintage style. It is available in 13 of our Feather & Black stores including: Fulham, Oxford, Chichester, Henley, Cheltenham, East Sheen, Kingston, Sunningdale, Wilmslow, Tottenham Court Road, Beaconsfield, Guildford and Bath. These pieces are Limited Edition and once they are gone they may be gone forever…. Love Holly X PS just for you I have taken some sneaky pictures of the exclusive collection on my Blackberry….Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:00:00http://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/The-Limited-Edition-Collection.icehttp://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/The-Paypal-Etail-Awards-2012.iceWe are so ‘bouncing on the bed’ happy here at Feather & Black - we have just received the news that we have been shortlisted for the Paypal Etail Awards 2012 in the category of… BEST MULTICHANNEL RETAILER OF THE YEAR What does this mean, I hear you ask? Well…we have been shortlisted for this category because of our mixture of combining our wonderful website with our sleep loving stores to create fantastic shopping options for you. You can even shop with us on your mobile phone which is perfect to fit in with your incredibly busy lifestyle! The judging panel looks super tough this year and includes Sarah Curran, founder of mywardrobe.com, an inspirational entrepreneur and leader in fashion…a girl after my own heart. And Scott Weaver, founder of kiddicare, Robin Terrell director of House of Fraser and the hugely successful Hash Ladha. EEK! Nerves aside we are counting down until the 24 th May when we find out the result, I’m already choosing my fabulous ‘Oscar’ worthy dress for the event…and scheduling in some beauty sleep the night before. We have a few months to work on our gracious face if we don’t win or a more exciting acceptance speech… “We would like to thank all our customers who love a luxurious night sleep…” good start ? We are just really excited to have got this far and be shortlisted, it is already a fantastic achievement. Fingers crossed… Love Holly xFri, 17 Feb 2012 02:00:00http://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/The-Paypal-Etail-Awards-2012.icehttp://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/Say-Hello-To-David-The-Dinosaur.iceAs a child my favourite part of bedtime was curling up underneath my duvet to listen to my Dad read me a story every night. As I grew older the roles reversed and I began reading my treasured stories to my Dad - I loved books which could be read to me and eventually, I could grow into and read myself. The characters from my bedtime stories fuelled my imagination, playtime and my dreams. Feather & Black’s first childrens book ‘David the Dinosaur’ is perfect for little ones to enjoy, grow into, and read themselves. ‘David the Dinosaur’ will capture little ones imagination with its beautiful illustrations and fun rhyming style. The naughty dinosaur David has a tantalizing addiction to bad food choices…namely eating young boys…has he bitten off more than he can chew? I don’t want to spoil the plot! It is the perfect story for bedtime, especially if it’s read while wearing our David the Dinosaur PJ’s and snuggled underneath our Dino Bed Linen set . ‘David the Dinosaur’ is written by our managing Director Adam Black. He wrote the rhyme inspired by his four young boys who hated bedtime, not expecting it to become anything more than a silly story. Luckily Adam decided to put pen to paper and we are so excited about the publication of his first ever book. ‘David the Dinosaur’ is available from all Feather & Black stores priced at £6.99 or can be ordered here online. Love Holly xFri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00http://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/Say-Hello-To-David-The-Dinosaur.icehttp://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/Star-Of-The-Show.iceI am so excited to announce that… drum roll please … our Sebastian Bed, originally created for Good Homes Magazine , is making Feather & Black’s first ever stage debut in ‘ Stories Before Bedtim e’ at the Criterion Theatre in London. The spotlight will be on our unequivocally beautiful bed as it stars alongside a fabulous cast including Tom Hiddleston ( Warhorse, Thor) and Russell Tovey and Sarah Solemani ( Him & He r ). I am looking forward to hearing bedtime stories on an Anti-Valentine’s day theme, I dont think I should expect to hear any happily ever after’s… We think our bed with the bright canary pattern, vivid coral blossom and washes of greens and blues is the perfect antithesis to the potentially darker themes of the play. Come and watch our Bespoke Sebastian bed at the Criterion Theatre, London on Friday 10 th February at 10.30pm. We hope that our bed won’t steal the show…Hollywood here we come! See you there Love Holly x P.S If you love our Sebastian Bed but are not looking for a pattern quite as bold, you can choose a more subtle natural shade with our Standard Fabric Collection.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:00:00http://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/Star-Of-The-Show.icePillow talkhttp://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/Trend-High-Luxe-Hollywood.iceLounge like they do in Black and White films on our Belgravia Button Chair . The Moleskin and beautiful grey colour, perfectly captures old Hollywood Glamour. Indulge with a subtle palette of muted colours for effortless sophistication. Enjoy a touch of silk with our Versailles scroll throw and cushion and be inspired by the magic of old films. For understated glamour, use super soft linen that flows in elegant folds on your bed, try our Feathers Grey linen with its subtle, jacquard design in pale silvery tones- the essence of laidback luxury. The essential to every Hollywood inspired luxe room is a dressing table and mirror, dress with a beautiful jewellery box, your essential perfume and delicious vanilla scented candles. For beds choose a elegant upholstered style for a fashion statement that won’t fail, Feather & Black’s Upholstered beds are a stylish centrepiece that will last to become a classic. I love the buttoned design of the Henrietta with the scrolled design foot end, and the fabulous studded detail it is the ultimate in boudoir luxury. Accessorise with Chandeliers as soft lighting for complete glamour. I'm planning on spending the weekend enjoying my Hollywood inspired bedroom, watching my all-time favourite film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s ‘all curled up in my bed… Love Holly xFri, 03 Feb 2012 04:00:00http://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/Trend-High-Luxe-Hollywood.icehttp://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/Inspiration-Spring-Floral's.iceFeather & Black’s New Florence Bed Linen , is on trend as floral is set to dominate the catwalk and interiors again this Spring/Summer 2012. Boost the colour in your bedroom with this bright, lively floral design. The white background provides an ethereal and innocent canvas for the soft blue, pink and green tones. The watercolour brush stroke style softens the print and creates a look reminiscent of spring days and colourful meadows. The Florence has a timeless appeal that will last long past the season to stand the test of time. It is beautifully soft and we think it looks fabulous dressed on our Oliver Warm White bed for a simple, vintage style or the Florence could be styled with our Pallio bed for a delicate, airy and beautiful bedroom. To complete the look accessorise with Everyday Blue and Blush Cushions , our new Rowan pleated cushions in light pink and soft blue (coming soon) and a vase of fresh Blossom. Love Holly x ‘Spring unlocks the flowers to paint the laughing soil.’ Bishop Reginald HeberThu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00http://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/Inspiration-Spring-Floral's.icehttp://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/The-Great-British-Breakfast-In-Bed-Tradition.iceBreakfast in Bed - an indulgent and luxurious Sunday morning tradition full of romance or a rare occasion involving bickering over who has to get up, crumbs in the sheets and spilt tea? I am a hopeless romantic and love enjoying my most important meal of the day between the sheets - I consider it one of life’s little luxuries. Maybe it’s because I have grown up with the tradition, being part of my parent’s weekly Sunday Morning squabble about whose turn it is to make the tea and bring it to bed with the biscuits. Apparently breakfast in bed is a dying tradition, one which has become a rare celebration for a special occasion. I love any excuse to lounge in bed and I fear for the demise of this luxury treat …what if it stops altogether? It would entirely destroy my weekend. My Sunday is planned around indulging in egg with soldiers, all without moving from under my super soft bed linen . Here at the Feather & Black office we have been recounting the weekend’s antics which already seem so long ago. It would seem that breakfast in bed is indeed an extravagance to ‘oohh’ at, especially if delivered on a tray with a handpicked flower in a jar; it is something special, luxurious and most definitely essential. Some of the office have more demands than others one indulgent choice was champagne with smoked salmon- is it the food that makes enjoying breakfast in bed or is it the experience? Do a few soft digestives dunked in tea constitute a relaxing morning? For others, breakfast in bed isn’t about the breakfast it’s all about a big newspaper and time to leisurely read it with no interruptions. With all the office chatter it is clear that breakfast in bed has become very complicated, everyone likes different things – but one thing we all agree on is that Feather & Black love it and it is a weekend treat that we will not allow to disappear. So if you are looking for me on a Sunday morning you will find me covered in crumbs, snuggled under my Hungarian Goose down duvet , tea spilt on my cashmere throw and wrestling with a big Sunday newspaper. Love Holly xWed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00http://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/February-2012/The-Great-British-Breakfast-In-Bed-Tradition.icehttp://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/January-2012/Beautifully-Individual-Bespoke-Beds.iceAs Good Homes magazine landed on my desk this morning I could barely contain my excitement. We, in the Feather & Black office, have been waiting for the March issue ever since we created Good Homes a bespoke Feather & Black Sebastian Bed for their ‘Made To Order’ editorial. As soon as we were sent the bright chirping canary print fabric, with its hues of peacock blue, coral pinks and zesty greens we fell in love with the bed and the idea. Words cannot describe how intoxicatingly beautiful we think our bespoke Sebastian bed looks. If it is true that a picture is worth a thousand words then I will let our bed do the talking…. And if you are as excited about our bed as we are, then why not make your own with our bespoke bed design service? All of our upholstered beds can be created in stunning fabrics for a unique design, individual to you. Pop into our stores and take advantage of our love of beautiful bespoke beds. Have a lovely weekend! Love Holly xFri, 27 Jan 2012 04:00:00http://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/January-2012/Beautifully-Individual-Bespoke-Beds.icehttp://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/January-2012/Vintage-Style-In-The-Bedroom.iceAt Feather & Black we LOVE the vintage trend, whether its fashion or in our home. I recently bought a beautiful vintage brooch from a local antique fair and it has become my favourite accessory, on a blouse, collar of my coat or worn in my hair as a clip. It is timeless. I love the vintage look in my bedroom and our new Sofia bed linen epitomises the shabby chic trend. The Sofia has a faded antique rose pattern with distressed sage hues and dusky pinks-a style conjured from memories of the past. It has the look of a vintage design which has been loved, treasured and passed down generations. As the epitome of vintage chic we think it looks beautiful dressed with soft pink accessories, for a romantic inspired look. The Sofia bed linen compliments our ivory and warm white metal beds; we have dressed ours with the Canterbury bed or for a more lavish style dress it on an upholstered bed such as the Sienna or the Loire . To finish the look in your own bedroom, inject some personality by hunting for some vintage prints to hang. For me I love the French Fashion Prints it adds to the vintage glamour look. Do like I did and buy one from the streets of Paris…any excuse for a shopping trip. Love Holly xThu, 26 Jan 2012 01:00:00http://img.featherandblack.com/Blog/January-2012/Vintage-Style-In-The-Bedroom.ice