tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296486879102675766.post5684464151134571933..comments2024-03-28T11:15:29.598+00:00Comments on Living to work - Working to live: Persephone Books and Campbell and CollierLiving to work - working to livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355154288430953478noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296486879102675766.post-16538263166694919622012-12-29T16:38:38.564+00:002012-12-29T16:38:38.564+00:00I think that under the new ownership Collier and C...I think that under the new ownership Collier and Campbell seem to have lost their way slightly. Not sure why, just a wee bit off.<br /><br />I love the idea of a house furnished in CC from the 70s. That has to be a magazine feature!Living to work - working to livehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00355154288430953478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296486879102675766.post-62140095727551080012012-12-22T19:56:16.647+00:002012-12-22T19:56:16.647+00:00I have often been tempted by Persephone Books, and...I have often been tempted by Persephone Books, and finally plan to buy the collection you mentioned. It was the Collier Campbell pattern which finally made the difference.<br /><br />I have been an admirer of Collier Campbell designs for many years, although the present patterns do not appeal to me quite as much. Commercial tastes move on, but I always love going back to stay with my friend whose house is almost completely furnished in CC from the 70s. Bliss.Olga Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10554469124546960971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296486879102675766.post-58829756927903324602012-12-21T12:35:51.864+00:002012-12-21T12:35:51.864+00:00I have certainly fallen in love with Persephone bo...I have certainly fallen in love with Persephone books. How many have I bought so far? Don't ask!<br /><br />Made the trip to the shop there recently and although it was pouring with rain, the strolled thought the lovely lane with all the little boutique shops was delightful.<br /><br />El'chenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15082410131261847550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296486879102675766.post-37405131361543593582012-12-21T07:47:56.087+00:002012-12-21T07:47:56.087+00:00Hi there, Don't you just love Persephone books...Hi there, Don't you just love Persephone books? And the shop is magical. My favourite ( so far) is "Family Roundabout" by Richmal Crompton.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment about the baubles.Stitchinsciencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228815425740251265noreply@blogger.com