Fav website to buy pretty / unusual / fab things ?
OnePlan
9 years ago
People always ask..."where did you get...? "
There's so many great websites - which are your fav's ?
I've just found a beautiful chair on this site - lots of other cool stuff too -
http://www.roseandgrey.co.uk/buttoned-linen-armchair
What's your fav site for lovely things ? Links would be great !!
Thanks ! ( planning pro in need of retail therapy !!! )
There's so many great websites - which are your fav's ?
I've just found a beautiful chair on this site - lots of other cool stuff too -
http://www.roseandgrey.co.uk/buttoned-linen-armchair
What's your fav site for lovely things ? Links would be great !!
Thanks ! ( planning pro in need of retail therapy !!! )
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