We love charity shops and spend a large proportion of our time in them searching for treasures and something affordable. Although this requires a lot of rammaging and time cheap 100% pure cashmere scarfs, cardigans, jumpers can be found in the rails of your local charity shops. These often come with delicate [...]]]>

We love charity shops and spend a large proportion of our time in them searching for treasures and something affordable. Although this requires a lot of rammaging and time cheap 100% pure cashmere scarfs, cardigans, jumpers can be found in the rails of your local charity shops. These often come with delicate detailing and embellishments than you can shake a stick at for just under ten pounds!

For cashmere generally it is better to shop around charities in affluent areas where people tend to give away more of these to charity. In London, it is a good idea to try Marylebone, Chelsea, Kensington or Belgravia for example.

We all like bargain buying but there’s definitely something to be said for scarvaging through second-handstores. Its is truly satisfying finding a bargain under what is deemed to be a pile of rubbish.Re-visiting the styles of the past, finding those quirky pieces, unearthing good quality fabrics, and above all re-using what would otherwise be discarded as landfill, all makes for a wholly satisfying shopping,however it isn’t for everyone.

This week we have thought that although bargain hunting is best when you have the time, energy and don’t mind rammaging the charity shops, it is definately not for everyone. We thought you might like the light Purple Scarf wonderfuly crafted with 100% cashmere wool, with a sleek cut that gives it a contemporary feel, despite the traditional pattern. Below is a snap of the cashmere scarf. Feel free to let us know your thoughts.

Answer: They can be found on  Lilyhippo.com by clicking on the link below

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The Vintage leather bags are available to buy now exclusively from our shop Lilyhippo.com.

We wanted something of great quality with a traditional and vintage look but at the same time timeless. We finally came up with the vintage leather messenger bags which have been carefully [...]]]>

The Vintage leather bags are available to buy now exclusively from our shop Lilyhippo.com.

We wanted something of great quality with a traditional and vintage look but at the same time timeless. We finally came up with the vintage leather messenger bags which have been carefully handcrafted. They are not merely a fashion accessory but practical item necessary for when we have more items that can fit into our pocket. An important aspect of the leather vintage bag product range is the straps, which makes it possible to change the bag into a backpack.

Click here for the Vintage Leather bag product range

There is a post that had been written in more detail regarding What is Mohair , Just click [...]]]> This is a type of wool which is silk and produeced from the Angora Goat.  It is normally sopun into a yarn or thread that can be used for knitting, weaving or crotcheting.

There is a post that had been written in more detail regarding What is Mohair , Just click the link and this will take you to the post.

In Japanese culture the presentation of gifts is a meanifingful ritual. Gifts need not be expensive but at the same should  be of high quality . [...]]]> Today I just thought that to complementthose several post about Japanese Friendship Dolls (Momiji Doll) it might be be better to explore Japanese etiquette in regards to gift giving.

In Japanese culture the presentation of gifts is a meanifingful ritual. Gifts need not be expensive but at the same should  be of high quality . Chocolates or small cakes are a good choice. There are other items that should be avoided such as white flowers as they are associated with funerals.

Gifts should be wrapped in pastel-coloured paper.  When the present is ready it should be given to the recipient using both hands and similarly when receiving a gift that one is given. In Japanese culture the act of giving is more important than the gift itself.

In terms of  other gift recommendations Momiji Dolls are also ideal due to their size. Something with a closer connection to home such as the Foxford  100% pure wool throws make perfect gifts.

Our team is currently creating videos of the cute Momiji Dolls. This is such an exciting project and hope that this will be a valuable source in letting out  messages of these dolls clear.  Momiji dolls are message dolls and each and every one of the doll has its own message. The [...]]]>

Our team is currently creating videos of the cute Momiji Dolls. This is such an exciting project and hope that this will be a valuable source in letting out  messages of these dolls clear.  Momiji dolls are message dolls and each and every one of the doll has its own message. The main message of all the dolls is to Spread some Love.

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An image displaying  the washed mohair. Normally cleaned using natural soaps  and hot water to remove the residue. It is then left to dry using natural air. In this form this wool is ready to be spunned, dyed or for making crafts such as dolls hair. The mohair wool is available [...]]]>

An image displaying  the washed mohair. Normally cleaned using natural soaps  and hot water to remove the residue. It is then left to dry using natural air. In this form this wool is ready to be spunned, dyed or for making crafts such as dolls hair. The mohair wool is available in all good wool shops.