Rose Cottage Boxes at Country Living Fair 2013

I've blogged about Rose Cottage Boxes before (here and here), and they continue to be one of the best finds at the Country Living Fair each season: hand made, well made, useful, beautiful, and a great example of cottage industry.
Boxe are available in five sizes which are suitable for a range of uses including stationnery bits and bobs, crafting and sewing bits and pieces, and treasure (the latter for those aged 9 and under), and some bespoke pieces of furniture such as chairs, spice drawers and bird boxes.

Easter hares, new for this season, and Regal Indigo

fish!

Country Living Fair - top picks: Rose Cottage Boxes, Poppy's story book dresses, Whinberry & Antler,

Some of my favourites from the Country Living Fair - last day today, finishes at 3pm, so get yourself along to the Islington Business Design Centre.

Rose Cottage Boxes - handmade boxes decorated with florals, traditional and modern

 Whinberry & Antler - cushions, homeware and fabric with beautiful illustrations by Jacinta

 Story book dresses from Poppy

Sheepskin mittens and hats made by 88 and half

Country Living Fair Spring 2012 - Top Picks - Rose Cottage Boxes

I think Rose Cottage Boxes from Somerset is fabulous - not only do they make very pretty boxes, they are also an example of cottage industry at its best: a great design idea paired with an eco-friendly approach to business, where family members and local neighbours are all part of the team. The boxes which are made out of sustainably sourced wood and bio-degradable paper coverings, come in a range of sizes, and are decorated in a glorious range of patterns, from florals to bright buttons. You can buy the boxes from their website, or get yourself down to the Country Living Spring 2012 Fair, last day today - you'll find it very hard to choose just one to take home with you.

Boxes in every size, I liked the look of the larger ones which could be used for crafting stuff, or priceless treasures (if you are under 10 years old)

basket o' boxes - little tiny boxes for storing jewellery, or priceless treasures

Some of the larger boxes have compartments or a tray as a top layer

I have a thing about yellow, and I love this box particularly - yellow with grey birds and foliage