THE APPLE ORCHARD

The Apple Orchard is a lovely interiors and home wares boutique shop in West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. My little sister goes to university in High Wycombe so it is just far too tempting to pay this little shop a visit when ever we go to see her. Every possible place to hang a heart or surface to stand a candle on has been filled-a mans hell, a woman's heaven!!

The shop is divided in to two 17th century buildings and many of its features have been kept, including the low ceilings and classic beams. In total there are 13 showrooms full of fine furniture and almost this are lots of little gifts. In fact most of the hearts on my 'Heart Wall' post are from this shop. 

http://theappleorchard.com

SWANK INTERIORS

Wow! What a lovely place. I visited Swank Interiors just before christmas as inspiration for my Textile University course, and what a pleasant surprise I got. Tucked neatly away in the countryside halfway between Norwich and Ipswich in a small town called Diss is this converted barn style building with hundreds of wallpaper samples, paint charts, paints and home accessories. Greeted by very friendly staff we were then led into a large room packed full of gifts and little home accessories anyone would be happy receiving!
Everywhere you looked your eyes feasted on elaborate arrangements. I found it hard to keep my hands to myself when a variety of tempting and vibrant flowers greet you in the centre of the room and alongside the walls are stacks of photo frames and unusual bottles-A bit like a boutique Next store.
Upstairs led you into two show bedrooms and a bathroom. I couldn't help but notice where the slopping ceiling met the floor was any interior designers paradise! A large bookshelf absolutely full of interior design and styling books. I wanted to just sit in the corner and get lost in not a few, but all of the books! I honestly could of stayed for hours!

This is their website which has everything from contact details to opening times:
http://www.swankinteriors.co.uk