Style picks

from Style of Wight Issue 81 March April 2023

Style speaks

With Easter well on its way (and the scent of toasted hot cross buns in the air) it felt only right to fill this issue’s Style Picks basket with a fresh, joyful and pastel-themed selection of springtime goods from some of our favourite local retailers and designers.

Nothing says spring like a hand-tied bunch of golden daffodils. That clean, heady fragrance works wonders when it comes to feeling happy, optimistic and ready for the season in front of us. Bembridge Flowershop always has a good selection, freshly sorted, trimmed and bunched by Ellie and the team.

For prices, take a look at Bembridge Flowershop’s doorstep display

If you fancy saying “Hello” to spring, in more ways than one, then head over to Long Lane Tiles and Flooring to see just what’s possible with these “Mono Hex” tiles from Ca’ Pietra. Made by a family firm in Wiltshire, you can arrange them in an endless number of ways to add a playful message to your bathroom, kitchen, or hall.

See more at Long Lane Tiles and Flooring, £118 per square metre

Who says knickers can’t be stylish and eco in equal measure? Head over to the Sea Room at Bembridge, where owner Fiona has assembled a multi-coloured assortment of ethical pants from B-Corp brand Stripe & Stare. Incredibly, they’re made from trees, making them sustainable, plastic-free and biodegradable too (plus they’re said to be the comfiest knickers in the world)

Ranging from £15 to £40, visit Sea Room on Bembridge’s Sherbourne Street to find out more.

Designed and made on the Isle of Wight by Jasmine Taylor of Island Design Lab, this handy little postcard features a pastel-coloured illustration of South Wight’s iconic Pepperpot (also known as St. Catherine’s Oratory). Combining her love for architecture and Isle of Wight history, it’s perfect for sending your Easter wishes on, or for fitting in a frame and hanging on your wall instead.

Visit islanddesignlab.co.uk to see Jasmine’s full range of fairytale-inspired postcards, just £0.50 each

If you love the Island as much as we do, then you won’t want to miss this oversized Isle of Wight stamp - a tasteful addition to any interior. Designed by Hampshire-based Oli Knowles (as part of his series on destinations in the south of England) each jumbo-sized stamp is printed on heavyweight linen-textured paper and then skilfully mounted, to help cast that unique stamp-shaped shadow.

Framed and ready to hang at £65, just click add to basket at oliknowles.com/shop

Handmade on the Isle of Wight by founder Charlotte Legge, this citrussy reed diffuser from Duxmore Botanics isn’t just a delicious fragrance, it comes with the added aromatherapy benefit of happiness too. Scented with neroli, petitgrain and sweet orange, it’s said to be inspired by the heat of the Mediterranean sun and the floral aromas that fill the evening air.

Order online at duxmorebotanics.co.uk for £24 or find it at local stockists such as Quay Arts in Newport and The Garlic Farm in Newchurch

New season, new kids’ pyjamas, right? Well, what better option than this tropical two-piece from Ryde-based children’s clothing brand Hunter & Boo. Made in an ethically certified Sri Lankan factory, the design is printed using eco-friendly, non-toxic dyes whilst the material is made up entirely from organic cotton.

Available in sizes from 12 months to 5 years, £26 from hunterandboo.co.uk

Reminiscent of stripy deck-chair canvas, we couldn’t resist this pastel pink accessories bag from Yarmouth brand XV Stripes. Hand-made in the UK from premium brushed cotton canvas, it’s also SEDEX certified - meaning it’s super sustainable too!