A Yorkshire Rose

To celebrate our 1st birthday we asked our favourite designer Helen McAllister of Helkat Design if she would make a cushion especially for Nora's. 

As always she has come up trumps and her 'Yorkshire Rose' cushion is perfect for our little Yorkshire shop!

We are so proud and honoured to have been one of her first retail stockists - her rustic designs inspired by the natural world complement our rural surroundings perfectly.

Each cushion Helen makes is hand made, hand screenprinted and finished with different ribbons and trimmings.  You are always guaranteed a completely unique cushion which is something you definitely won't find on the High Street.  Our favourite feature? The back is always as beautiful as the front...

  

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT NORA'S, ILKLEY

Orwell & Goode Textiles

Back in April we went to the British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate - probably our favourite fair that showcases British handmade talent at its best.

Out of all the brilliant stands, one really stood out to us - we love new upcoming designers and we think that Bronagh and Zuzana of Orwell & Goode are going to take 2011 by storm!

Their stunning range of textiles and prints are quirky and beautifully finished - we love them and think you will too!

Mrs Orwell and Mrs Goode met in 2008 when Mrs Orwell taught Mrs Goode how to silk screen print.  Mrs Goode had a blast and thought Mrs Orwell was such a brilliant teacher she returned twice more. They had lots of fun working together and giggled far too much!  Mrs Orwell and Mrs Goode were on holiday in Ireland together when they had the idea to design a collection together and so came about 'Orwell and Goode'.  Together along with their small and very talented team they design, hand print and stitch their many many ideas into the most beautiful of creations for living, dining and giving.