I came across Plümo a few weeks ago but was unsure as to whether I should blog them or not since it appears they don’t ship outside of the UK… but now I’m thinking why not? We don’t have to purchase every single thing we see, right? I mean window shopping is absolutely allowed for those of us not living within their shipping zone so let’s drool and browse. No harm in looking plus I find their selection inspiring as everything seems to be inspired by the exotic vacations of a lady with exquisite taste, don’t you think?
I’ll be in London in August — just for a day, we have a reallyyyy long layover so we’re making the best of it and taking the train from Heathrow to Paddington Station and now I’m wishing Plümo had a storefront as their prices are pretty affordable even after the dollar exchange… most of what’s in London I fear I cannot stomach paying for after I run the conversion through my brain. But I must go to Liberty. And Caravan. And. And. And. Always And. :)
I really adore the style of all of these pretty things, don’t you? That flower garland would be lovely at a party, don’t you think?
(images: plümo)
July 1st, 2009 at 12:55 am
LOVE these items, don’t know where you find all these beauties, i sure feel like im traveling when looking at this collection, enjoy London:)
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July 1st, 2009 at 1:29 am
Beautiful!! Lovely colors:)
Anette
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July 1st, 2009 at 1:36 am
Lovely! Bring scenes from exotic destinations to mind. It is rare that you find evocative pieces. Enjoy your trip!
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July 1st, 2009 at 2:32 am
I love this shop!
I also discovered them recently and blogged about it a few weeks ago:
http://prettypollysprettythings.blogspot.com/2009/06/plumo.html
There are so many nice things!
Polly R xx
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July 1st, 2009 at 2:38 am
oh wow!! I love all these images!! Its inspiration for sure!
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July 1st, 2009 at 3:06 am
Yes, their prices are quite affordable…but those Afghan throws (and the bags made of the same fabric) are sold in Brick Lane Market, directly from the artisans, £30 cheaper and with a greater variety of colours!
July 1st, 2009 at 4:07 am
Fantastic link, thanks! I love their products, specially the ones with birds.
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July 1st, 2009 at 5:22 am
I live in London and I don’t even know about this. Thanks for the lovely pictures and post. Yes, Liberty is such a wonderful store, you definitely must go there!
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July 1st, 2009 at 5:54 am
ooh i really like that clutch and the flower garland is so pretty…. it’s so exciting to hear that you’ll be going to London and by train too! wow! i wish something as exciting as that can happen to me.take care Holly=)
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July 1st, 2009 at 5:56 am
Fabulous stuff! will have to get some sent to my mother’s in the UK!
July 1st, 2009 at 6:33 am
Absolutely stunning!
What a lovely array of color and styles – thank you so much for sharing. Love to start my day with a new stylish find.
Now I’m only trying to see if I can get an order to the US, there are some scarves that I think I have to have – and the flower garland would be a nice addition too.
Um, otherwise, I think I’ll have to convince my husband to take a shopping trip to London ;)
Be well,
Vanessa
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July 1st, 2009 at 7:35 am
I LOVE Plumo.I have drooled over the gorgeousness for years but never bought a thing.Lucky you off to London.You might be able to get to a Graham and Green store? You’d like them too : )
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July 1st, 2009 at 7:42 am
Wow Holly, that garland is inspiring!!! I love Plumo too! xox
T.
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July 1st, 2009 at 8:06 am
I love, love, love that garland so much! I so wish they shipped to the US! :)
xo
Melis
July 1st, 2009 at 8:15 am
Beautiful!!!!
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July 1st, 2009 at 8:32 am
If you want to go to Liberty, you’re better off getting the tube from Heathrow to Oxford Circus. It takes a few minutes longer but you’ll be closer (also handy for Topshop and Selfridges). Enjoy!
July 1st, 2009 at 8:46 am
I know it’s not so good for anyone outside of the UK but being in the UK, it is great when it’s a shop is from here as so often they are American and it’s great to pay less shipping. Thanks
July 1st, 2009 at 8:49 am
I really like those little birds! Wish I could go to London and buy them. The hearts are adorable, too. But what exactly are they?
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July 1st, 2009 at 9:09 am
wow. that green purse and quilted throw would be worth a few train rides during your layover!
July 1st, 2009 at 9:47 am
Yes, exactly! Most everything they offer on their site has a touch of the exotic. I’ve been a fan of Plumo for quite some time now. Their styling just blows me away and their stuff is really beautiful, but their prices are not so affordable with my country’s exchange rate. :( Oh well, dreams are free!
I also blogged about them exactly two months ago! :)
http://greenzebrastudio.blogspot.com/2009/05/plum-crazy-over-plumo.html
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July 1st, 2009 at 10:02 am
These things are lovely, and even though it is not possible to purchase in the US, nevertheless it is inspiring and refreshing to see design outside our borders. Keep traveling and sharing, thank you!
July 1st, 2009 at 10:11 am
AWW that first image makes me real happy. THanks Holly!
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July 1st, 2009 at 10:59 am
Plumo is great!
I don’t know if they ship outside Europe, but at least in Europe they do.
I live in Portugal and I already purchased from plumo several times:)
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July 1st, 2009 at 11:04 am
I am in LOVE with that garland! It gets my DIY juices flowing :)
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July 1st, 2009 at 11:36 am
Those all look so fun! I wish I lived in the UK so I could order something.
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July 1st, 2009 at 11:53 am
I really like the clutch and the handbag…The fabric is beautiful. My daughter would totally dig the garland though. If she saw that, she would probably beg me to buy a million yards of it for her room!
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July 1st, 2009 at 12:23 pm
I love your window shopping theory, Holly. It’s pretty much all I’m able to do most of the time anyways. I love the beautiful, vibrant colors of their products! Thanks for sharing. :)
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July 1st, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Plumo is such a great online shop and I’ve bought various things from there before now. However, for those of you not in the UK, you might like to take a look at Cox & Cox as well. Although they based here as well, they do ship internationally: http://www.coxandcox.co.uk/. I’m a huge fan of both.
July 1st, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Cox & Cox is a great suggestion, thank you Shannon!
July 1st, 2009 at 1:40 pm
How funny,
I was just looking at the plumo website following your link and realised that I’ve just blogged about the location for their photo shoots, it has to be the same place!. It’s just round the corner from my studio and is a fantastic setting, here’s the link http://helenrawlinson.blogspot.com/2009/06/secret-blisters-at-print-club-london.html . The clothes look lovely, still a bit out of my price range I’m afraid and I’m from the UK! I’ll watch their sales page……
July 1st, 2009 at 1:52 pm
mmmm… had another look, the jewelry and accessories aren’t bad at all on the price front, better not look again! Or maybe I’ll take just one more peek!
July 1st, 2009 at 1:52 pm
oooooooh i LOVE that garland! all their stuff is so pretty.
and i love window shopping! sometimes it’s “safer” to look only at places that don’t ship internationally anyways ;)
July 1st, 2009 at 2:09 pm
oh man, that tote is adorable. and i think i’d get the earring studs just for the printed paper backing…!
July 1st, 2009 at 2:31 pm
They have some beautiful things and I love the styling.
I am wondering if they might ship outside the UK if you emailed to ask them? Many people in the UK imagine that everything is available in the US. I know when I was based there and started my first online store, I never imagined North Americans would shop from me – until they did :-)
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July 1st, 2009 at 3:06 pm
How lovely to have a day in my fair city… depending on the day of the week that you’re here, if you head to Caravan, you could also visit Cheshire Street for Labour & Wait, Shelf, MarMarCo, Ella Doran…
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July 1st, 2009 at 3:35 pm
What a great find Holly – that garland is divine!
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July 1st, 2009 at 4:35 pm
looove plumo too! their stuff is just fab. they definitely ship outside uk, as i ordered this bench off them last week and it just arrived, i’m in love :)
http://www.plumo.com/acatalog/S09CH_Kyoto_bench.html
July 1st, 2009 at 5:09 pm
A really good tip for Plumo is to sign up to their mailing list and wait for their sale. Everything always goes in the sale and at the start of the sale at least, they will still have your size. I just received their sale catalogue yesterday. They really do mark down everything.
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July 1st, 2009 at 5:47 pm
I love LOVE this link, Holly :)
July 1st, 2009 at 6:30 pm
So glad you posted this! Had done a href=”http://citified.blogspot.com/2007/10/plumo.html”>a post about Plumo awhile back but hadn’t been back in ages — thanks so much for the reminder — it’s such a great shop.
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July 1st, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Such great finds! I actually just blogged about this too! I saw Polly’s comment and checked out her post and what’s so amazing is that we all posted about different items:-) Seriously their selection is amazing!!! So nice to hear they ship outside of the UK!
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July 1st, 2009 at 8:30 pm
It is quite lovely, I wish they’d shipped.
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July 1st, 2009 at 8:55 pm
I’m such a bag girl I love the little clutch that you posted. That one would be able to go with any color you wear. I hate it when I have a favorite bag and it doesn’t go with half of my clothing. They have such affordable things!
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July 1st, 2009 at 9:15 pm
They do ship to the US, I just ordered from them a few days ago and am waiting for the box! i actually ordered the garland too to drape around a mirror. :)
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July 2nd, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I love Plumo! My boyfriend surprised me a couple of months ago with a lovely tunic and I just adore it! Surprisingly it was so much prettier in person..
They do ship outside of the UK though. I live in Bulgaria and if they ship here, they probably ship everywhere else. I guess there might be problems with the heavier and bigger items, but when it comes to clothes and accessories there shouldn’t be a problem :)
IvaY
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July 2nd, 2009 at 4:32 pm
What a lovely collection of goodies! And that garland! Too much fun. It actually has me thinking back to the rosettes (remember those?) … and wondering about another fun use for them.