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So what do you think about the new road map to freedom?
It certainly offers a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel… maybe life can return to some kind of normal!

I for one am just pleased that the girls are going back to school in a couple of weeks to learn with their friends in a proper school environment… not at the kitchen table!
I am looking forward to being able to work without interruption & meet a friend for a coffee or a walk or maybe even a cheeky glass of wine in the park! April may mean I can see my family again too! How exciting is that!?

With that in mind, I have popped together a couple of flat lays with Pop & Flo accessories that will help update your school run or back to work look with a pop of colour or print…. if your anything like me you have probably been in your leggings & comfy sweatshirts … so now we can escape maybe it’s the time to update your look with a cotton scarf or some new studs or hoops!

I for one have put a few pounds on in lockdown & accessories are ideal for updating your style without buying new clothes…. part of me wants to wait, get back to some running & eating more healthily once I have time & the girls are back in school & then treat myself to a couple of new pieces for spring. So until then a fab new scarf or pair of earrings will keep my outfits looking stylish ….. plus accessories always fit!

DID YOU KNOW ….

Sustainability has been at the top of my list when sourcing pieces for the Pop & Flo accessories collection this season. The majority of the scarves are made from 100% cotton. Some of the new earrings are made using recycled sterling silver & I love tracking down jewellery handmade by talented artisans in Turkey & India. Supporting these small businesses is really important to me.

Keep an eye out as more pieces will be incoming over the next few weeks! I hope you love them as much as I do!

Han x

One of the positives of lockdown is that the amazing Mason d’Ojects trade fair, normally held in Paris was online this year. I would not normally been able to view all the amazing & unique brands without attending the event but I was able to see them virtually from my kitchen table in Northumberland! A welcome distraction from homeschooling I can tell you!

In the search for table linen, I stumbled across the most beautiful enamelware, hand painted using traditional methods by artisans in Turkey. The company was founded by three ladies who wanted to recreate the colourful tables filled with food that they remembered from their childhoods. I love serving food in colourful dishes & loved the fact they were a small company using traditional methods to make & decorate their pieces… so… I popped on my super brave pants, contacted them & imported two huge boxes direct from the factory!

Luckily everything went to plan! The enamel all arrived in one piece & I am so pleased with it! The splash collection is inspired by the Mediterranean sky & turquoise seas (take me back there now!) I love the vibrant abstract patterns. I floral collection of platters & trays brings the outside in & I think these would look amazing with salads on them this summer. I also fancy popping them on the plate rack on my dresser alongside the Portuguese cabbage tablewear that I stock.

Each of the pieces is individually decorated & unique so may be slightly different to the pieces pictured online. They are all made using environmentally friendly materials & 100% recyclable. I love the fact that enamelware is sustainable, sturdy & durable… a great alternative to plastic.

Not only are the pieces practical & pretty they are resistant to heat (up to 250 degrees c), dishwasher friendly & can be used in the freezer! What is not to love!

The pieces promise to add a pop of colour to your table, dresser, picnic, BBQ, camping trip or general use in the home. Uses could include butter dish, soap dish, pen pot, mug for your outside coffee (or rose wine), trinket dish on your bedside table, plates for cold cuts, tapas or sharing plates, pizza tray, salads cake plate… the list is endless!

As you can see I am totally in love with these practical & stylish pieces & I just hope you love them as much as me!

Han xx