Editor-at-Large Kate Freud shares the new products and brand discoveries that have caught her eye this month
GLORIOUS GLASS
There is something strikingly beautiful about the handcrafted glass wall art of Jo Downs, who creates her stunning designs in her Cornish studio. Finding much of her inspiration from her surroundings, she works with clear glass, adding colour with a palette of enamel powders that are brushed on. The colours fuse and blend in the kiln, with a different end-result every time, making for a truly bespoke piece to be handed down for generations. jodowns.com
RUFFLES GALORE
The idea for Rufflemouse came to Chloë Woods while decorating her cottage on the shores of Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland. Seeking a combination of traditional and playful textiles, she began experimenting with end-of-roll and offcut fabrics to create bows and ruffle-edged cushions. Through mixing and matching everything from classic Colefax and Fowler designs to timeless Fermoie patterns she has created a range of sustainable and unique soft furnishings that lift the mood of any room. With new designs available every month, bespoke creations can also be commissioned. rufflemouse.com
MAKING AN ENTRANCE
Sophie Cooney, the brains behind the eponymous brand Sophie Cooney Runners believes that, if a stair runner is the first thing one sees in a home, it should make a statement (see page 80). Her unique kilim-inspired flatweave designs are guaranteed to do this, with outstanding craftsmanship adding a luxurious feel. Choose from the more affordable, raw-cotton designs, or from the Wool Range, with colours and striking designs that are certain to leave an impression. sophiecooney.co.uk
ART APPRECIATION
When Cathy Glazer set up her online gallery, Artfully Walls, it was with the intention of making art acc
