The past has always been my main source of inspiration. When designing for Peacocks, making my own dresses or planning my stationary and soft furnishing lines, I always look to antiques and vintage fashion for ideas - both of which are found in abundance in my local town of Frome.Tucked away in the Somerset countryside, the cobbled streets of this Saxon parish contain some of the most adorable second-hand shops and vintage textile stores in the country. Catherine Hill meanders through the centre and is home to Poot - a vintage clothes emporium with one of the best collections of dresses, shoes and hats outside of London, as well as Polly Anna, with its gorgeous range of antique furniture and home décor.More... (http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/pearl-lowe/frome-artisan-market_b_965989.html)
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