We zipped over to Firle Vintage Fair at the weekend (well worth checking out next year if you find yourself in Sussex) and my eyes were immediately drawn to a stall piled high with fabulous animal cushions. Brighton-based Maria Tilyard makes fantastical creatures from vintage fabrics and her creations range from the domestic (slender velvet whippets with print collars and patterned bunnies) to the exotic (cheeky crowned cockatoos and wide-eyed elephant shrews). Each is handmade and completely unique and prices start from £35. My favourite is this gorgeous otter (£42) with his chocolate brown velvet coat and string whiskers – just beautiful.
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