INDIES SPECIAL OSKAR FURNITURE
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MASSIVE ATTACK BOUGHT A DONNA WILSON FOX
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Owner: Marie Harz Where? 47 Whiteladies Road All about: We specialise in designer lighting, contemporary furniture and accessories from all over Europe, and offer a lighting advice service. Ethos: Choose wisely and go for good quality and timeless design. What’s new: One of the latest fun products is the Lamzac air bag – a type of bean bag, but filled only with fresh air. Looking forward to: All the upcoming trade fairs – checking out what’s new, and getting ready for Christmas. The next trip will be to Paris. Fave indie: The Italian ice cream produced and sold by Swoon Gelato (Baccio is my favourite). Surprise us: The name comes from our family – all the men from my father’s side were called Oskar. www.oskarfurniture.co.uk
PAPERSMITHS
Fiona among her colourful prints and objéts at Soma Gallery
Owners: Sidonie Warren and Kyle Clarke Where? 6A Boyce’s Avenue, Clifton Village In their own words: We sell design-led stationery and paper goods; from notebooks to pencil sharpeners and scissors. What’s new, pussycat? Our best-selling Kaweco fountain pen is now available in a poppy red. We’ve also extended our range of greetings cards massively. Looking forward to: New ceramics arriving from the States this summer. Favourite Bristol indie: Hus womenswear in Clifton, Hoko for menswear. www.papersmiths.co.uk
POD
Owners: Sian Barker and family Where: 24 The Mall, Clifton In their own words: A design-led gift and lifestyle store with an emphasis on colour, style, and humour. Ethos: It’s definitely OK to buy gifts for yourself. What’s new, pussycat? Blue & White porcelain from Tokyo, new Korean range of beauty products, and LSA’s new iridescent glass stemware. Favourite Bristol indie: 18 in The Mall www.thepodcompany.co.uk
SOMA
Owner: Fiona Hamilton Where? 4 Boyce’s Avenue, Clifton, In her own words: A shop and gallery selling work by printmakers, illustrators and designers. What’s new, pussycat? We’ve got new things coming in all the time, but we’ve just started selling Daisy Hirst, a children’s book author and illustrator. We’ve got some great screen prints from her. Favourite Bristol indie: Bauhinia Pan Asian restaurant over the road on Boyce’s Avenue Surprise us: 3D from Massive Attack bought a Donna Wilson fox scarf! www.somagallery.co.uk
ZARA’S CHOCOLATES
Owner: Zara Narracott Where: 228 North Street In her own words: An artisan chocolate shop and kitchen, with seasonal chocolates, and chocolatemaking parties Ethos: It’s all about the quality. What’s new, pussycat? We have a new summer truffle range at the moment, with flavours including passionfruit and raspberry, and coconut caramel. Favourite Bristol indie: Rhubarb Jumble on North Street – fabulous vintage finds Surprise us: We created a giant ss Great Britain out of chocolate last year, which the late Sir Terry Wogan helped make when he visited us for Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip.
PHOTO BY JON CRAIG
www.zaraschocolates.co.uk
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