Autumnal Feel

September is a real transitional month -every year there is talk of an Indian summer, and whether it happens or not I don't really mind, because I really love it when the trees start to change colour, and the landscape turns to that lovely soft Ochre palette, and I can finally pull out my long boots and opaque tights!
There have been some fantastic mushroom rings, growing just outside our gate on the common. I'm not brave enough to see if they are edible - they certainly don't look or smell like the field mushrooms we used to eat for breakfast when I was little.

For Ochre And Ocre it's all about prepping for the upcoming shows. Extra dates seem to be added on constantly - we start slowly in September with 2, 6 in October, and 9 in November. I've worked out I have 8 days at home in the office in November! Trying to "guesstimate" likely sales is a dark art, I know I have spoken about before, just how many sets do I need to make up in advance?
It will also be interesting this year to see the response to the new brochure, and whether it brings in a new type of customer, or are we just diluting our existing customer base? 
I'll let you know at the end of the season!

New Season

I love this time of year - it has that feeling of back to school without all the angst of starting a new term! The best bit about turning towards Autumn is that you get to cover up, with opaque tights and snug knitwear - and obviously update your wardrobe with a few key new pieces.
I've just received an email with Ascension's new Autumn look book - and I'm loving their new range. They have some really great strong colours and stylish prints, and are proving that being green does not mean sack cloth and beige! Formerly Adili, the online eco chic store works with small ethical producers, and has produced some really strong pieces. Their homewares range needs some love and attention, and lacks the attention to detail the fashion ranges have received.
We have been slowly adding our new Autumn ranges - the new Venetien Red Table linen is being made as I write, and will be online by the end of September!
The new Ochre And Ocre British leather range is now in, the perfect way to update your dinner table this Autumn.