http://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog.aspxContemporary garden furniture articles, news and features from BarbedLtd.co.uk. We provide contemporary outdoor garden furniture from a wide range of the world’s best manufacturers and have a large showroom in South West London.en-gbCopyright: (C) Barbed Ltd. All rights reserved.60http://www.barbedltd.co.uk/latest-from-barbed/blog.aspxhttp://www.barbedltd.co.uk/_resources/files/template/logo.gifSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily RotationSubscribe now to receive contemporary garden furniture articles, news and features direct from Barbed.Just a quick note that we've refreshed the design of our website, to make it easier for you to find the best in outdoor garden furniture. Rather than having separate web addresses ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/scQQ8U9rq5c" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/scQQ8U9rq5c/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=118Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=118A herb garden is something that everyone can find space to grow, whether residing on a top floor flat with modestly proportioned balcony, or in a generously sized mansion with an ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/2wtNjQOG3mI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/2wtNjQOG3mI/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=99Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=99Outdoor Scatter cushions and throws - great for making your outdoor furniture super comfy without worrying about the odd shower. These complement our outdoor furniture perfectly and are available in the ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/M4uDuaGuBQo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/M4uDuaGuBQo/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=94Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=94Caneline's sofa combines a woven sofa frame with totally weatherproof cushions - so you don't have to grab them in out of the rain! What could be more essential for coping ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/xuJtocIIU2Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/xuJtocIIU2Q/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=90Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=90This Sirius lantern - designed and produced in Southern Sweden. It's huge and simply designed but striking, at 65cm high and 25cm wide. Made from dark grey powder coated aluminium, this ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/XUVy6HmdmuA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/XUVy6HmdmuA/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=89Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=89There are lots of things we love here at Barbed - great design, beautiful gardens, brilliant furniture - and we're starting a new series of posts to pick out some of ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/YQ2-JTlGMhc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/YQ2-JTlGMhc/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=87Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=87The Daily Telegraph Top 10 Garden SeatsWe&#8217;re delighted to be featured in the Daily Telegraph Top 10 Garden Seats with our fantastic Barbed products. At number 10, they have chosen our ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/EAv4mLsBI0o" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/EAv4mLsBI0o/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=88Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=88On the weekend before Easter, we held the official launch of our new Fermob Shop in Shop. Here's what happened... After a couple of days of intense activity in our London showroom, ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/3nww5dGuCeQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/3nww5dGuCeQ/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=85Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=85Andreu World is a leading Spanish furniture brand, and Barbed Ltd. is proud to be able to present their innovative product designs to you here in the UK.Andreu World recently launched ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/GoAyVtehtBQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/GoAyVtehtBQ/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=73Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=73Here at Barbed, we're delighted to launch our new Fermob Shop in Shop - one of the first in the UK - with the official opening on the weekend of Friday ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/iD49p0CLOBI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/iD49p0CLOBI/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=74Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=74It's probably still too early in the year to spend much time sitting in the garden. But with spring on the way, it's not too early to look at our catalogue ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/NAulZq7XaLw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/NAulZq7XaLw/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=71Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=71Fatboy products are a sophisticated and decidedly more funky take on the humble beanbag. To quote the company; "The Fatboy Original designed by Jukka Setala represents the Fatboy lifestyle: sympathetic, tolerant, ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/AMaRWQ7QZmI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/AMaRWQ7QZmI/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=68Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=68With the weather yo-yoing between -15 and +11 who could blame us for wanting to be indoors? The February weather dictates that birds are grateful for some shelter, and we have ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/zoBBkyTYGBc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/zoBBkyTYGBc/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=63Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=63Thank goodness, Spring is almost upon us and city dwellers UK wide must surely be thinking about brightening up their balconies. How about planting a Mini Garden? Our easy to use ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/9Xxzra7ja0g" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/9Xxzra7ja0g/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=66Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=66Here at Barbed we like to keep things a little out of the ordinary, and light up Christmas in our own unique way. From elaborate baroque pearls for a touch of ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/iZkJ7kDjHuA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/iZkJ7kDjHuA/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=62Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=62Back by popular demand this Christmas are Danish firm Walther & Co's hanging zinc house tealight holders. They are made from premium quality zinc with heart and window cut out ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/_uwDROwaRSI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/_uwDROwaRSI/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=60Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=60This Friday, December 9th, is Barnes Late Night Christmas Shopping evening. Most of the local shops will be open, there's Carol Singing and Father Christmas. We'll be joining in the ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/EIouesUBQAY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/EIouesUBQAY/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=59Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=59Our Christmas Trees have arrived! They are top quality Nordmann Fir trees, the ultimate non-drop Christmas tree, and we've got them in a wide range of sizes from 1m to ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/_7ZrCyCuCUQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/_7ZrCyCuCUQ/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=58Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=58Barbed has undergone it's transformation into a winter wonderland. We have beautiful Christmas decorations, unusual Christmas gifts and fun light strings. For the first time this year we've added ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/BpeuLfuYI8Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/BpeuLfuYI8Y/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=57Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=57We're very happy at Barbed to have added a new department to the store, that of Moleskine notepads!Moleskine notebooks are one of the best quality ranges available and it really shows ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/BFHWaSkEApg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/BFHWaSkEApg/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=55Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=55The world is catching on to our eclectic urban gnomes! The Irish Metro Herald has run a feature on graffiti and how this art form is creeping into our homes. ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/g30R5ZRXM9M" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/g30R5ZRXM9M/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=54Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=54Here's our stand at the Spirit of Christmas Fair in Olympia - Annie busy at work. Lots of interest in Ester & Erik's cone candles this year - we've already ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/vx6Hset-8r0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/vx6Hset-8r0/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=53Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=53We're busy people here at Barbed! We've been back from a successful Affordable Art Fair for only a few days and we're already getting ready for The Spirit of Christmas ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/9c8tay6ePK4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/9c8tay6ePK4/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=52Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=52We're all flat out here at Barbed getting ready for the Affordable Art Fair. Graham has set off on a British-wide tour collecting artwork from our talented artists and sculptors.Here's ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/_i6g_D_dKXM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/_i6g_D_dKXM/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=50Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=50We're excited to be standing the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea again this year. The Fair runs from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd October in London's Battersea Park. Find ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/uBEATvLgiUc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/uBEATvLgiUc/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=49Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=49Ester & Erik's candles have been featured in The House Mag's What's New Blog. They met us at Top Drawer at London Olympia and were suitably impressed with Ester & ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/e--bRTNfenI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/e--bRTNfenI/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=48Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=48We're taking a little time off at the end of a busy summer season and ahead of the Affordable Art Fair in October. The showroom will be closed for the ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/s5k6mjQV9JQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/s5k6mjQV9JQ/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=47Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=47Our large-scale graphic outdoor shadesails are proving popular - Barbed is the first store to stock these French designed shadesails in the UK. Gardens Illustrated were so impressed they did a ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/8g8OBZgL0BQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/8g8OBZgL0BQ/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=43Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=43We're rather chuffed that Barbed's Shadylace sunshade has been featured in a fun, quirky piece of publicity in the Sunday Times Style Magazine. A contemporary take on a old master! ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/sQCNTOcF_nc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/sQCNTOcF_nc/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=41Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=41Here at Barbed we've found that Fatboy beanbags are really popular - we all love their humurous and stylish take on the traditional beanbag.So, we've extended our range to include both ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/R-BOrLI2cSw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/R-BOrLI2cSw/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=40Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=40We've expanded our successful Urban Balcony range to include the Clip On Table. If your outdoor space is too small for even a bistro table and chairs, this is the ideal ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/PEk5nBRmA6E" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/PEk5nBRmA6E/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=38Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=38These beautiful 100% wool felt storage buckets have recently arrived in the showroom and online shop. British designed and made they're ideal for storing newspapers, magazines, toys, scarves, knitting, socks, as ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/nuoXc4gIBjw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/nuoXc4gIBjw/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=37Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=37I know I bang on a bit about this seat but its soooo comfortable. We finally have one hanging in the showroom again after an absence of a couple of seasons. ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/1OXwaBSjiTQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/1OXwaBSjiTQ/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=34Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=34Have a look at this - we love installations which show such fun To quote the Rotganzen artists collective (http://www.rotganzen.com/ ):PARTY is a tribute to the broken party tent in your neighbour's ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/Lp6QsDkJdTM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/Lp6QsDkJdTM/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=32Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=32It's been ages since I watched a television drama and longer still since I've seen one that dealt with such complicated and contentious issues as the Palestinian-Israeli dilemma. My 14 ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/5RY_KD20-M0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/5RY_KD20-M0/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=29Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=29Well, Ive just seen Barbed's retail sales figures for December 2010 and am incredibly pleased to be able to say that we have just had the best December ever! A really ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/JJlWXc-6l0g" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/JJlWXc-6l0g/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=17Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=17Just back from Interiors 2011 (www.interiorsbirmingham.com/),billed as the biggest furniture exhibition in the UK where DesignersBlock (www.verydesignersblock.com) were exhibiting again. As we&#8217;ve said before, we love the work these guys do; ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/MT0h4P3OA5E" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/MT0h4P3OA5E/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=24Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=24Barbed has been appointed UK agent for Danish family firm, Ester & Erik candles (www.ester-erik.dk), and will supply the candles to retailers throughout the UK. We also stock a wide range of ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/VNFqJsUQjv0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/VNFqJsUQjv0/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=16Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=16A friend came to stay earlier this week and we used the excuse to have a little look around the art galleries in Cork Street London. Whilst in the MediciGallery (www.medicigallery.co.uk) ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/C3rfMLvHP8Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/C3rfMLvHP8Q/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=27Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=27Barbed will close at midday on Friday 24th December and will re-open on Saturday 8th January 2011. We wish you all a very Happy Chrismas and fun festive season and ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/PIjF1I8OtGA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/PIjF1I8OtGA/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=15Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=15Barbed has opened its Autumn exhibition. From 11 October 2010 until the 8 November 2010 we will be showing Bodging An exhibition of chairs &#8220;made in the wood&#8221;.Bodging, despite its confusion ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/DLZb_nHEjP0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/DLZb_nHEjP0/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=25Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=25Designersblock&#8211; Bargehouse LondonAt the back of the OXO Tower, Designersblock (www.verydesignersblock.com) exhibition includes the latest work from over100 of the most exciting emerging and established designers from the UK and around ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/iHhDIieDK70" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/iHhDIieDK70/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=26Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=26With limited time after our return from Paris we were standing Top Drawer in Olympia showing the Ester & Erik candle range. It’s been an interesting exhibition, from a sales point ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/9de9uxOtzfk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/9de9uxOtzfk/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=14Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=14Brilliant planning, we’re in Paris for Maison et Objet and it seems there is a public transport strike (something to do with the retirement age increasing from 60 to 62 …. ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/ZaI3xSZ2qNI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/ZaI3xSZ2qNI/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=13Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=13Ok, we always go to the wonderfully massive Maison et Objet in Paris this time of year. Here in Hall 8 manufacturers show their new outdoor furniture; always a pleasure to ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/RAzm1BL1HgI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/RAzm1BL1HgI/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=12Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=12Took the niece and nephew to the Natural History Museum to see the new Darwin Wing. A great building; glass cube surrounding a large oval structure. To get in there’s a ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/VP26GKGSjMA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/VP26GKGSjMA/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=11Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=11Popped in to see my mate Nick from Raw Studios on my travels, a designer who has a new prototype – a cast aluminium stool, a true thing of beauty which ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/7NtOJBf10d0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/7NtOJBf10d0/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=10Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=10Oh give me a break; they’ve now put gates at the end of the overland line into Waterloo from Barnes. In itself that’s ok, but the auto ticket machines at Barnes ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/FHj-KH2ihNw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/FHj-KH2ihNw/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=9Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=9Obviously more of the same from this blog. So what to admire and covet and where do we find it. We like shops with unusual products and new design; good value ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/q_FfDvrGCpM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/q_FfDvrGCpM/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=8Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=8Westfield – “London’s Premier Shopping Mall” OMG I hope I never have to be subjected to that again. Personally I don’t get malls – the excitement of shopping is stumbling across ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/KTjAsPqyqJg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/KTjAsPqyqJg/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=7Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=7Had a wander around Notting Hill last week and came across the Grenade Gallery. A small gallery showing some interesting street art. Artists included Revok, Snug One, Mister MN, MR Wany, ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BarbedShop/~4/TrK87eHkKa8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarbedShop/~3/TrK87eHkKa8/blog-post.aspxhttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=6Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.barbedshop.co.uk/blog/blog-post.aspx?bp=6