Just back from getting some much need inspiration and coffee in London at the Design Junction 2013 !
It's better than last year with some gorgeous textiles, furniture, glassware, ceramics, etc.

We also had time for a visit to the Pitfield Shop and Cafe in Shoreditch for a much needed coffee. Discovering wonderful independent shops and cafes was just as interesting as visiting the design shows. Fantastic!

Just had a busy few days :
London for the 2012 Design Festival -visited 100% Design at Earl's Court which showcased some amazing products such as the stretch ceiling system from New Mat Ltd which incorporates both lighting and sound proofing !
Then off to Design Junction -fantastic furniture - a mix of new and retro-reinvented, followed by Tent London at The Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane.

Overall Lighting shone out -from handmade to high tech.

Sunny Saturday morning found us sitting outside a great cafe in Bloomsbury sipping coffee and eating a gorgeous orange and polenta cake.

Had to give the Cake and Bake Show a miss but by all accounts it sounded like this first show was big success -  so back home to Nottingham.

Sunday: The Rock n Gem Show at The Newark Showground - had to resist buying everything! Managed to get some awesome pearls and rock crystals as well as glass beads, garnet and pyrite.