Liberty of London

As a child of the mid-80s, I've always been a bit sceptical of Liberty prints. Fussy, small scale floral pattens remind me of the room my mum decorated for me as a child and seem about as chic as white-painted wicker. Something like this:



Until a couple of weeks ago, that is. I think I might be becoming a Liberty convert... Two things are to blame.

This amazing bomber jacket from the brilliant blog The Craft Society:

 

...and this beautiful lamp created by the amazingly creative lady behind Take Courage blog (full post here)
 

Luckily, I am not the only one looking at Liberty afresh. The Fashion and Textile Museum will shortly be launching its Liberty in Fashion Autumn exhibition.

 

Can't wait!