Mrs O's vintage finds: hens and jelly moulds

How do you get jelly out of the mould in one piece?

David Palmer etchings at McGill Duncan Gallery

A little while back I wrote about the McGill Duncan Gallery (here) - a gallery in Castle Douglas which sells a finely edited collection of Scottish paintings from the C19th and pieces by national and international designer-makers. I would like to cover a wall with these beautiful etchings of jugs by David Palmer - here are a few of my favourites.

Jewellery from Clara Francis, YouHeShe and Family Tree

These are a few of my favourite things - from Clara Francis and Family Tree (London) and YouHeShe (Copenhagen)

Clara Francis beaded flowers and silver hare

 YouHeShe gold beetle with Clara Francis silver hare

 Family Tree brooch

Rachel Orme handbag at Cabbages & Frocks Market, Marylebone

I spotted that handbag again by Rachel Orme at the St Marylebone Cabbages & Frocks market - tote bag in textured leather, adjustable handles so you can wear on your shoulder, and add a nice little Venus purse in cream and green. You are ready for summer.

(contact Rachel via her website for more details)

Helen Chatterton scarves

I spotted these great scarves by Helen Chatterton at the Handmade in Britain event at the Oxo Tower in May - maps of London printed on silk or cotton lawn printed on one side, backed with linen. She also makes scarves with maps of Liverpool - have a look here.

a slice of London on a scarf

a little lavender square of London (handy little tag to hang it in your wardrobe to repel moths)

satchels and other things from Gohils, Camden Lock

Gohils on Camden High Street (where I recently bought some gold sandals) sells belts, purses, and satchels - all handmade in the workshop at the back of the shop.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm - located right by Camden Lock market.

every size and colour belt you could wish for

pencil cases and purses

satchel - big enough for A4 files and laptop computer

small navy satchel

Music case - the green one has an extra long strap 

Gold sandals from Gohils, Camden Lock

You won't find much in Camden Lock that was made with care by skilled designer-makers from London. Gohils is an exception - based in Camden Lock since 1966 where they have been making shoes, satchels and small leather accessories (belts, purses, pencil cases) in their work shop which is located on the High Street, just before you get to the bridge over the canal.
These sandals were made to measure for my high instep, and are smooth and cool on summer feet. They are ten times more beautiful than anything you would find in high street shops, and about the same price. Available in a range of colours - black, brown; and gold made to order. Call them on 0207 485 9195 to order a pair.
They are open from Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm, 246 Camden High Street NW1 8QS.