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  The customary practice of nicking part of the table décor at fancy functions as a memento led one designer to take the idea one step further. Hostesses can send British designer Jenny Duff (www.jennyduff.co.uk) pictures and she will make a pack of coasters or place mats specifically for that dinner (£65 for six, plus postage), helping to steer conversation or mark an occasion. Music impresario and frequent party host Andrew Lloyd Webber is said to have had his Pre-Raphaelite art collection photographed and turned into place mats. To read the full article please visit the Wall Street Journal

  Being one half of KnitterKnitKnitKnit I am always drawn to a nice bit of knitting - and this is just lovely, so you can imagine my delight when I met Claire Anne O'Brien at Tent.  Originally from County Cork, Claire-Anne graduated from Central Saint Martins and is now based in East London.  The shapes and cabling are beautifully executed, making her work a joy to have in any home.

      The Country Fair Animal mats are already causing a bit of a stir - orders are coming in and they have been blogged about "They make for a lovely collection." To read the full post see Asbury&Asbury John Hanna was part of the Country Fair team from it's early days and was integral in creating the cover images for the magazine.  You can see a photo of him in the National Portrait Gallery archive, where he appears to be illustrating a Country Fair cover.

    The email read: Hi I've just stayed at the Bedruthan Steps Hotel and loved the table mats  by Gillian Blease.  Is there any way I can get these mats? Thanks, Tim The reply is "yes". The mats were a commission from the Bedruthan Steps Hotel to adorn the tables of The Herring restaurant, which is within the hotel and has outstanding views.  They are available exclusively from Jenny Duff, please email or telephone to order. To find out more about this wonderful hotel visit Bedruthan

I'm really pleased to announce that Jenny Duff has been selected for The Best of British website