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Arriving at London, first thing : visiting Liberty shop. There is no way that I would not go there, even with a flu, even with fever! Somewhat crazy when I think of it! Anyway, here I am in front of my favorite department store, the most stunning and charming place!
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| Arriving at Liberty's |
A short history about this London shop in Regent street : It was founded in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty, a pioneer spirit.
It was selling mainly art items and fabrics from Japan and East. It became quickly the most fashionable place to shop in London, and the Liberty fabrics well-known all-over the world.
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| Frontispiece |
Personnaly I am crazy about this architecture. The inside decoration is called Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau, and is so beautiful and interesting! This luxury shop was growing and was added in 1920 the extraordinary Tudor Building, built with timbers of two ships.
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| Clock |
When you walk inside, you have a kind of feeling like being at home, going from a small wooden room to another. Some rooms even still have fire places! Some lifts are antique, in wooden curved oak.
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| Entrance |
Of course, for me, the first place to visit inside there is the fabric floor (third?).. and the quilting corner. I leave you to discover it with me :
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| At kaffe Fassett Corner |
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| Fabrics and Quilt |
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| Fabrics and quilt |
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| Quilt on chair |
I hope I made you enjoy this visit at Liberty's with me! The visit will go on soon, showing Liberty fabrics (Second part).
Many greetings.
Christine
I love Liberty fabrics and the Liberty shop. When I lived in Amsterdam (some 40 years ago!!) we used to go to London for weekends. And to Paris, as a matter of fact! London with the night boat, Paris with the night train! At that time my mother made a beautiful patchwork tablecloth from Liberty fabrics. The only patchwork she ever did!
ReplyDeleteGreat! I hope you still have this tablecloth!
DeleteLooks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteWell it really is fun Laura!
DeleteGreat post! I hope to visit one day. Looking forward to the second one!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your tour of Liberty's, I have really enjoyed reading this post.
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, Pleased to meet you. I love your blog header and your photos of Liberty´s - making me feel homesick, so awaiting your next post. I´m your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for this visit in London with you..everything is wonderful...the place, the houses and of course...the fabrics and the patchwork ! I enjoyed all your photos and I hope to visit London one day...
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your kind comments. Next post at Liberty's very soon...
ReplyDeleteWow. What a store. The quilts are so colorful and vibrant. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome!
DeleteBeautiful shop! Very nice photos - it's nice to see you on your blog :)
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