Article Dublin

Today’s introduction goes to a shop that houses as much interesting history as it does extraordinary gifts. In the thriving heart of Dublin, Article sits in a Powerscourt House that housed Richard Wingfield the 3rd in the 18th century. By 1830, this gorgeous building was sold to the government for official use and was eventually turn into a boutique shopping center in 1981.

The interior of the building still holds the charm and character it had when constructed a few centuries ago. This precise craftsmanship is still visible in the traditional Irish tendril plasterwork on the ceilings of the shop and much more of the space around.

Article shop opened in 2010 by John Adams in what used to be Wingfield’s dressing and bedroom and has been a source of inspiration to anyone who walks inside its confines. There is a wide array of carefully chosen gifts and home accessories available there and the place is bound to stun the visitors with its many details.

Last but not least, you can find contemporary British designers like Alabasta, and longside the National Gallery and V&A beautifully fitting in the displays of this shop. Some of the trays offered here are available to view on the Article Dublin website but make sure to visit 22 Powerscourt Townhouse, South William St if you find yourself near Dublin.

The Butcher’s daughter.

If you’re looking for something a little different for your table settings, our Butcher’s Daughter tablemats fit the bill. Bursting with eccentric and fun imagery, these unusual designs brim with humour and are sure to inspire a spot of table talk. The Butcher and The Butcher’s Wife designs feature a collage of quirky motifs set against a traditional chequered background. If you fancy creating a unique tabletop set, Butcher’s Daughter is also available as square drinks coasters. We also think this design works well with Nathalie’s Charcuterie Coq and Hen placemats and Deli worktop saver.

The family orientated theme is eccentric and fun – typical of Nathalie Lete’s underlying and addictive humour. Featuring the entire family from the butcher himself to his mum, dad, wife, son and daughter, these square drinks coasters make for an unusual gift, or will add a touch of eccentricity to your own table settings.

This new Avenida Home collection is available on our website and shall be showcased for the first time at Maison et Objet in Paris from 7-11 September, Hall 7, D63.

Alternatively for those living in the UK, catch the first glimpse of these products at Tent London 2012. For this first hand experience, make sure to visit us at Stand F17, Hall T1.

First-class dispatches from Lucia van der Post, the grande dame of luxury

Every household needs a tray…or better still, two, or three and there is no better trays than the iconic birch wood trays. Dill is the latest and most beautiful Chinoiserie design by Michael Angove, they come in natural and black and are available from Avenida Home.

NEW from Avenida Home

Why not bring a sprig of greenery to your table settings with Michael’s Dill round placemats. Set against a bold black background, the vivid greens and striking whites of the dill and feathery sword fern make this comtemporary Chinoiserie print jump out at you. Surprisingly lifelike, you’d be forgiven for thinking a butterfly had just landed on your table setting. Also available as round drinks coasters, go with the natural theme and pair your Dill coasters and placemats with Michael’s Feathers tablemats.

Striking design that brings nature indoors

As we gradually find our way into Autumn, the winds of changes remind us of the green and gracious space around us. However as the leaves start to fall down, we encourage ourselves to bring the leaves indoors and recreate what is outside. In the October 2012 issue of Homes and Gardens magazine, we see the Dill Chinoiserie by Michael Angove as a part of the accessories list inspired by sylvan scenes. Why not visit Avenida Home for Dill Chinoiserie placemats and drinks coasters.

Therein lies a beautiful experience, a midst the green meadows of York.

In the countryside of North Yorkshire in the small market town of Ripon, there exists a beautiful gallery known as Hornseys Gallery, currently managed by Daniel Hornsey, a second generation of this successful familly run business. Hornseys houses a well edited selection of unusual gifts to suit most pockets and occassions.

If there is also an opportunity for you to move a few miles away from Ripon, you will find our products in the gorgeous hall and garden of Eden some may call the Newby Hall. This place is one of the most astonishing gardens in the country with plenty to see and do with a wide array of gifts to bring back!

Alabasta attracts attention even in the skies. Folk stripe design by British brand Alabasta is featured an an example of brilliance in Swedish homeware

The knack for balancing functionality and creativity is ode to the brilliance of Swedish homeware and accessories. It comes to no surprise that when we flick through the pages of the August 2012 issue of Easy Jet‘s in-flight Traveller magazine, we see the brilliant Alabasta Folk Stripe piece featured in the destination guide to Stockholm.

The people behind this iconic Swedish product have been carefully mastering their craft of manufacturing birch wood trays for over 60 years. 

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the London Design Festival

We love browsing Homes & Antiques magazine as it is always full of inspiring ideas, interesting things to see and do. The recently published September issue is one to read. Check out the feature on London Design Festival and make a date in the diary to go to the Domestic Matters exhibition curated by Brian Kennedy and Peter Ting.

The London Design Festival will be taking place from the 14th – 23rd of September and it is set to host much art and talent in most fields of design. If you are not a regular commuter to the East End of London this is the time to discover this vibrant part of the city. Pop in to the multi-faceted design event Tent London 2012, and be the first to discover some of the greatest emerging talents in the design world. Avenida Home will be in Hall T1, Stand F17 and will unveil for the first time, the Alabasta place mats collection.

Inspiring photograph by Jan Baldwin showing the Folk Stripe place mats designed by Alabasta. Full collection will be showcased at Tent London 2012 T1, F17. Be sure to look at the website Avenida Home.