July’s Interiors Heroes, From The Glassette Collab To Mrs Alice’s Rug Launch
Our Interiors Heroes series is back for July, and we promise this edition is an absolute gem. From the highly anticipated Glassette collaboration to a joyful new Mrs Alice launch set to transform your floors, plus high-street art installations and the lighting company we can’t stop talking about – here’s everything making waves in the world of interiors right now.
Glassette X Secret Linen Store
TV presenter, Instagram sensation, and Glassette founder Laura Jackson knows a thing or two about making a home feel special. Remember how she brightened up lockdown meals with her joyful tablescapes? Now, she’s teamed up with Secret Linen Store to launch a stunning 15-piece collection of soft furnishings.
Postcards From Home blends Glassette’s vibrant aesthetic with Secret Linen Store’s signature comfort and quality. Expect everything from reversible quilts to checkerboard napkins and embroidered tablecloths – all designed to breathe new life into your dining area and bedroom. As Laura puts it, this collection is “an invitation to slow down, settle in, and enjoy the comfort of considered living.”
A tribute to quiet pleasures, to colour and texture, and to the extraordinary charm of the everyday.
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Prices start from £45 for a set of four napkins and £69 for a single duvet cover.
Ruggable X Mrs Alice
If you know Mrs. Alice (Alice Naylor-Leyland), you know the devil is always in the detail. The founder of her stunning interiors line, famous for jaw-dropping tablescapes, has now teamed up with Ruggable to bring that same meticulous attention right down to your floor.
Co-designed by Alice and her mother, Serena Fresson, this gorgeous collection takes inspiration from the chintzy homes and gardens of the English countryside. Expect designs rich with ikat, florals, sweet bows, and soft pastels, mirroring the charming aesthetic of Alice’s own brand.
And here’s the best part: these rugs are built for real life. Created with the duo’s love for hosting in mind, they’re stain-resistant and machine-washable (yes, they really do fit in your washing machine!). Say goodbye to worries about crumbs from little ones, red wine spills from guests, or muddy paw prints from furry friends.
The collection features 12 charming designs, available in a range of sizes from kitchen runners to expansive floor-sweeping rugs, plus two adorable doormats. Prices start from £159.
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lights&lamps
Any seasoned interior designer will tell you: lighting maketh the room. That’s why we’re always on the hunt for brilliant lighting brands that truly transform a space.
Our latest discovery? lights&lamps. This British brand does exactly what it says on the tin, and they do it exceptionally well. From elegant floor-standing lamps to modern table lamps and striking overhead ceiling designs, they master the art of lighting up a room.
Any seasoned interior designer will tell you: lighting maketh the room.
The latest collection is right up our strada. Think beautiful, veined marble set into wall lights – perfect in a minimalist kitchen or either side of a bathroom mirror; wall scones made from textured bamboo to hit the sweet spot between traditional charm and relaxed, rustic vibes; and finally, a sweet pleated lamp in airy linen fabric that was simply made for a dreamy and tranquil bedside table situation.
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Izzy Bourdillon
If you are looking to decorate but are after more than a lick of paint, consider dipping your toe in the modern mural trend. From striking floral designs on walls to chic patterns on vintage furniture, there is a bubbling collective of artists bringing their talent to pieces in your home. One such name is Izzy Bourdillon.
One to watch, Izzy, is a decorative artist and designer specialising in bespoke decorative arts and graphic design.
Izzy’s unique, custom creations are your secret weapon to telling a story through your home.
With inspiration drawn from mid-Wales and a love for vintage finds, Izzy’s recent collaborations include reimagining furniture and cupboards for Esme Amberg Interiors, infusing them with her signature whimsical style. Her unique, custom creations are your secret weapon to telling a story through your home.
Specialising in everything from imaginative murals to impactful branding, Izzy’s projects are characterised by meticulous attention to detail and a clear vision for how art can elevate any space or experience. Bookmark this one now, as we predict Izzy’s career is just teetering on going stratospheric.
The White Company children’s homeware
An enduring favourite, we’ve recently rediscovered our love for The White Company‘s children’s homeware. Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, the iconic British brand remains unparalleled in terms of quality, fair pricing, and pieces that are both age-appropriate and adored by parents and little ones alike. And, let’s be honest, we’ll take a neutral, soft colour palette that’s going to grow with them over Barbie pink and superhero characters any day.
Currently sitting in our basket for mini-me bedrooms are the adorable rattan cloud shelf – perfect for housing cherished treasures; the organic cotton pointelle baby blankets, a no-brainer gift for new arrivals; and the charming tooth fairy cushion, now on sale for under £20, ensuring the tooth fairy always knows where to stop.
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Silo Studio x In Casa by Paboy
Five years later, and we still love this lockdown success story. In Casa by Paboy was launched in 2020 by Gambia-born, Naples-based designer Bojang. Cushions are his thing (God knows we love a good statement cushion here at The Handbook), and we were immediately taken by his punchy use of colour, print and a good frilled trim.
Now, In Casa by Paboy has teamed up with London’s Silo Studio, founded by Hannah Watts. Like us, Hannah has long admired Bojang’s journey and his beautiful designs, as well as his obvious skill and hand craftsmanship, which truly set him apart from mass-produced interiors. These are interiors that offer a unique, quiet, but cool luxury crafted from small-batch design.
God knows we love a good cushion here at The Handbook, and we were immediately taken by his punchy use of colour, print and a good frilled trim.
This new collection features six cushions, all using Hannah’s signature ‘Natte’ fabric, beautifully re-imagined with In Casa’s artistic touch. The bold print, inspired by Senegalese woven mats, transforms into plump, gorgeous cushions, framed with playful ruffles or paired with Bojang’s signature joyful patchwork. The fabrics are printed in a family-run mill in England and sewn by hand in Bojang’s Naples studio – a labour of love that makes for a truly unique collaboration and pieces to be treasured forever.
Each cushion is priced at £165.
Studio Ashby for COS
This summer, your visit to COS could be more than just a shopping trip – it could be an art experience. The retailer has partnered with London-based interior design studio, Studio Ashby, to curate stunning artwork for select stores.
The Regent Street store in London, Rue Tronchet in Paris, and the new Aleksanterinkatu location in Helsinki are now showcasing a hand-picked selection of works by talented women artists from around the globe.
“I am thrilled to partner with COS to curate a selection of art for their stores,” says Sophie, Founder and Creative Director of Studio Ashby. “Supporting women artists is a true passion of mine, and it has been a wonderful experience to bring some of my favourite artists into the inspiring world of COS. I’m excited to see the works staged against the backdrop of each space.”
If you’re in the London store, make sure to see Finnish artist Milla Vaahtera’s striking lighting installation. It beautifully blends bold glass forms with delicate brass, offering a modern twist on traditional craft techniques. As if we needed another reason to pop into COS.
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