SHOPPING · A Mexican Classic Corona Extra Tray on Ebay!

Completely fortuitous find: classic Corona Extra tray featuring the  classic pin-up-esque china poblana.

You can buy right here from Blendboutique UK.

PRODUCT REVIEW · Viva la Frida, specialists in Mexican oilcloth in the UK

How curious is that. So many tables whether at home or at restaurants and markets in Mexico are covered in colourful manteles de hule and no one gives it a second thought. It might even be regarded as slightly tacky. But not over here, oh no. Kitsch is good, kitsch is trendy, bring on the kitsch!

Viva la Frida offers a variety of patterns and colours from .5 meters to full rolls. To give it a try, we ordered  a few remnants to check them out and they're fantastic. You can choose either warm colours, cool colours or a mix of both.

By the way, the cute Frida stamp in the envelope is just to die for.

ART · Las Señoritas Fabric by Alexander Henry Made into a Handbag and a Cushion Cover!

The fabric in itself is wonderful but once it's been made into something, it's just awesome! What Goes Around, from Folksy is responsible for these beauties:

Made from 100% cotton. Fully lined with a pocket more than big enough to take your mobile.
The bag is28cm wide X 18cm high (fabric part, not including handles) 

100% cotton, high quality designer fabric with a hollow fibre cushion pad.
The back is 100% cotton in a plain cream colour, with an overlap.
Approx. 43cmX43cm.