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A shop of one’s own
Fo r t h e s e I n d e p e n d e n t I s l e o f Wi g h t r e t a i l e r s , a s h o p i s n ’ t j u s t a s p a c e i n w h i ch t o s e l l wa r e s b u t a n e x t e n s i o n o f t h e i r ow n h o m e s a n d i d e n t i t i e s . H e r e , s o m e o f t h e I s l a n d ’ s b e s t l ove d h o m ewa r e b r a n d s s h a r e t h e p e r s o n a l s t o r i e s b e h i n d t h e i r favo u r i t e p r o d u c t s .
Casual magic
Sarah James-Booth’s love of interiors grew from a love of photography: capturing the accidental beauty and incidental moments in the world around her. Her aptitude for aesthetics and sense of everyday alchemy is evident at every turn: houseplants paired with pretty planters sit next to a delicate amber plant mister with which to hydrate them; Fairtrade and recycled throws spill out of rattan blanket baskets for easy storage. Pared back and roughly patinated plywood walls, a jaunty upcycled dresser in brightest yellow and mid-century console table display an ever-changing array of lovely things. Island artists and makers are supported – from locally made macramé lanterns to wooden hearts made from reclaimed Ryde Pier and Atherfield Coastguard Station wood – alongside quirky and individually sourced ranges from further afield. For Sarah, home is a place of sanctuary and comfort; a space to soothe busy minds and seek solace from a frantic world. “It’s not always the material things that make a home,” she says. “For me, it’s about casual magic and a feeling of family: the throw that you snuggle up in with your sister as the leaves outside change colour, or the cushions you all sink into after a long day at work. The little things.” Nervous Wreck Designs, Long Lane, Newport Instagram: @nervouswreckdesigns
September and October 2021
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