Spring time at last – the daffs are out and lambs are skipping around the fields, what more could you want …..the latest Harris Tweed fire bellows !

Earlier this year on asking Harris Tweed for their most popular tweed we were delighted when this gorgeous blue and black herringbone colourway came through. The colours complement the various tones of the elm wood so well – we tried the traditional combination of black leather trim with brass finishings and then the more contemporary look with a dark blue trim, nickel studs and stainless steel nozzle. We leave it to you to decide!

The famous Harris Tweed label – bellows are available with or without this label attached see website for more images and details but please specify on ordering if a label is required thank you http://www.firebellows.co.uk/product-category/bellows/special-offers-fire-bellows/

Now a wee surprise …..

On another note … I have recently had the privilege of meeting a young independent designer called Millie Scott who is based in East Lothian, Scotland. Millie is not only absolutely delightful but is an extraordinarily talented designer, creating her own lines as well as working with clients on bespoke commissions.

I find it inordinately difficult to buy jackets or gilets that fit ( being only 5ft1/2″ ! ) so when I saw Millie’s work I asked if she could incorporate some of the Harris Tweed into a design and these are the results which I think you will agree are fabulous.

Millie’s ethos is to utilise and recycle old garments by incorporating them into new designs. We used some mink trim gleaned from her mother’s stock http://lovageandlace.com and my husband’s old leather jacket in this design … yes he did know – honest !
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