I’ve found a fantastic shop which I’d never been to before – Action, I think it is Dutch but they do the most amazing homewares for next to nothing so I’ve managed to pick up some lovely things all ready to go into Clara-van. Hubby thinks I’m mad when she isn’t done yet but I know if I don’t pick things up when I see them then when I’m ready there won’t be anything I like!

Bamboo fibre crockery (much nicer than the melamine I was thinking I was going to get), wineglasses (le plastic of course!) and a salad bowl and servers:

A stove top coffee maker:

And some fab very light weight, very retro looking storage canisters!:

My original idea for the curtain fabric was something bright with lots of colours which the grey / yellow / blue doesn’t really hit (although I do love it). I have spotted this fabric which I think will be more fun and hit the vibe I’m after better.

Maybe with purple seating covers?

What do you guys think?