Monday 1 March 2010

Caged beauty

Birdcages conjure up images of lavish Victorian lifestyles, when people kept exotic birds with colourful plumage in elaborately designed enclosures. It brings out a conflicting desire in us to both keep and protect the beautiful creatures entrapped within, and set them free. Perhaps it is this intrigue which explains the emerging trend for these pretty and delicate structures; from vintage trinkets to more modern designs in fashion and home ware, we’re seeing birdcages everywhere. Here’s my pick of the prettiest...

For you:

Necklace www.natashabailie.com, £25



For your home:


From a selection at www.lollipoppottery.com

Wall stickers, http://www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/ from £35