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Our buying team have trying to track down all the loveliest souvenirs with which to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. Our favourite so far is this gorgeous jug by Jan Constantine. See all our ideas here.

Pop Up Swedish Ski Lodge…?

We’ve reported on our fair share of the pop-up culture that has taken over the world of late. But when we saw this one, we thought it was a bit too funny and random to pass up. If you happen to be in Clerkenwell and have an unprecedented urge for something Scandinavian, then fear not, there is something we can recommend to help you out.

From the 1^st until the 24^th of December, available for private hire, is a pop-up Swedish Ski Lodge complete with Swedish hostesses, schnapps, Scandi food and an all important giant gingerbread house. They’ll throw in a smattering of reindeer for good measure too. We think it sounds like really good fun! And also like their use of the blue deer, looks a little familiar.

For more information email nadia@etmgroup.co.uk.