i gigi resides on our
“l&l loves” link list* and it’s easy to see why…
We can’t wait to stop by these artfully displayed shops and enjoy breakfast or lunch at their lovely café located above the General Store.
Owned and operated by two friends, Alex and Zoe,
+as+seen+on+linenandlavendernet.jpg "Alex and Zoe, friends and co-owners of i gigi (image via their facebook page) as seen in the feature by linenandlavender.net - http://www.linenandlavender.net/2014/01/source-sharing-i-gigi-general-store-uk.html")
i gigi General Store offers a beautiful mix of home items from new to antique in the soothing, time-washed color palette we love. With a focus on natural elements and textural layers, their design philosophy results in a serene atmosphere that is inviting and sophisticated in its simplicity.
In addition to operating two shops and a café, this talented duo offers interior design services and recently co-authored a
design/lifestyle book
~ (see end of post for book details.)
A s a m p l i n g f r o m t h e i r d e s i g n p o r t f o l i o:
Offerings at i gigi General Store include antique chairs, sofas and chaise lounges reupholstered in antique linen and unique vintage fabrics;
antique tables, dining chairs, benches, cupboards and cabinets;
bespoke feather-filled floor cushions and soft furnishings.
a t o u r o f t h e i r s h o p s a n d c a f é:
+as+seen+on+linenandlavendernet.jpg "Howard Chair - i gigi general store - as seen on linenandlavender.net - http://www.linenandlavender.net/2014/01/source-sharing-i-gigi-general-store-uk.html")
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| {Vintage Kilim Rug Ottoman} via i gigi general store on-line catalogue Price: £800 Dimensions (cm): 35h x 115w x 97d |
Up the winding stairway
you’ll discover the light-filled café serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
you’ll discover the light-filled café serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
–featuring creations made with organic, locally sourced ingredients.
flip through their charming {café menu}
Beautifully scented Soya Candles are highly aromatic and natural. Available in sea salt, Belgian linen, cashmere, lavender, cassis, vetiver, heath and pumpkin. The best part about these candles is that they come in wonderful packaging and have a little box of matches attached to the lid, ~that extra touch.
Location: in the coastal town of Hove on Western Rd (near Brunswick Square)
East Sussex, UK
Website & Contact:
{i gigi}
General Store, Café, & Women’s Clothing Boutique
And if you don’t have it already, you’ll want to add their inspiring lifestyle tome (published 2013) to your collection:
by Zoe Ellison and Alex Legendre
order by country: (fr) ~(uk) ~ (de) ~ (ca) ~ (it) ~ (es)
{simple home essentials}
(click image above to view the Happiness Kit on the i gigi website)
Make it a great day!
our i gigi pinterest collection: {l&l loves | i gigi}
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