Lacock, an idyllic village nestled in the Wiltshire countryside.
I was recommended a
visit here by my housemate and fellow textiles enthusiast, April, and was not
disappointed by the eclectic assortment of chocolate box cottages, 13th
century architecture and truly unique vintage and independent shops.
There was such an array of things to see and do I could post a whole series on the village, but I shall limit myself to this one, for now.
Quintessentially English
Spread across a converted village house Quintessentially
English holds three floors of aromatic handmade bathing products, cute home
accessories and a delightfully rustic attic of vintage furnishings and
decorative pieces.
The store is an excellent destination for an array of insightful
gifts that ooze the quality of that personal touch, such as this sophisticated Merchant & Mills sewing box.
Sue Stokes Decorative Antiques and Textiles
Personally sourcing exquisite pieces from the vintage districts of Parisand London, Sue has gathered an extensive collection of antique and textile curiosities.
A welcoming and knowledgeable host, she is able to offer insights into the history of each piece and suggest how they could be displayed or used within the home environment.
The petite store is an atmospheric room of treasures. A favourite find was a 19th century book of interior design suggestions for Victorian terrace houses. Each chapter contains extremely detailed drawings in an engraved style, making it a must have purchase for an interiors student like myself.
The Lacock Emporium
Offering beautifully
printed crockery, home furnishings and traditional gift ideas, this is an
independent gift store at its best with excellent value for money.
A perfect place to
find inspiration for Christmas treats, I was taken by a colourful two-tiered
floral cake stand which I can’t wait to fill with a good cupcake or two.
Barty's of Lacock
This quirky shop stocks a wide variety of craft materials,
children’s toys and up-cycled home interior pieces.
This display of Retro Vinyl Clocks across the walls instantly
drew my attention.
Combining the use of unusual materials, colour blocking and
right on the current retro design trend the clocks could add a contemporary
feature to any room.
