Godfrey's Ear: Quality painted furniture and specialising in Ercol
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Quality hand-painted furniture, and specialising in Ercol Hello, I’m Caroline.
I live in a small picturesque village just a few miles outside the lovely market town of Belper in Derbyshire, sharing my home with a varied collection of pets including my husband James.
I am passionate about interiors, and had the wonderful experience of training in interior design at KLC School of Design in London.
At the beginning of my timeline you can read the story of Godfrey’s Ear. I took inspiration from other wooden animals that I had seen covered in beautiful floral papers; although I initially considered treating myself to one, the thought then hit me: I could transform Godfrey and save money at the same time!
Inspired by giving Godfrey his new lease of life, I decided to start rescuing old, tired and unwanted furniture, so that it too could have a chance to be re-loved. And that is how my little business came to be.
To me, each item of furniture has its own character, so when painting each piece I like to choose the colour and finish to suit its personality and to complement today’s interiors.
I use and stock Chalk Paint from the Olde Englishe Emporium in Matlock and wax for protection. I take my inspiration from nature, earth tones, and natural fabrics. Godfrey of course is an exception to this rule as he is rather flamboyant.
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facebook.comThis lovely chair is now in Olde Englishe Emporium.
Stunning Ercol table and 4 swan back chairs now in Derwentside Shopping Mill
Just taken some new items into Olde Englishe Emporium
Well it is all looking lovely here at Derwentside Shopping Mill. Here are a few photos of some of the fantastic finds in this stunning former flour mill.
We are now fully re-stocked with Olde Englishe Emporium Chalk Paint at Derwentside Shopping Mill. We now have the new paint colour Moss, which is a stunning Olive green.
Another exciting day!! This time at Derwentside Shopping Mill. Filming of Antiques Road Trip will be taking place at Derwentside this afternoon. Why not pop down and see the filming in action, and who knows you may even be in one of the shots and be on TV!! Mr Godfrey"s Ear was caught on camera last time they filmed :-)
It's an exciting day for The Olde Englishe Emporium!!! Today Google will be creating a virtual tour of the inside of this amazing shop. Here are some photos taken yesterday evening.
Solid pine chest of drawers now in Derwentside Shopping Mill
Retro a go go.... This little display cabinet is now in Derwentside Shopping Mill
New stock now in Olde Englishe Emporium
We have re-stocked our ever popular chalk paint in Derwentside Shopping Mill. Great news too, we will be stocking a much wider colour range within the next couple of weeks.
Just in Olde Englishe Emporium. This lovely French inspired chest of drawers. Get this look too with Olde Englishe chalk paint. We also stock this paint at Derwentside Shopping Mill SOLD
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#Godfrey looking #fabulous! Read his story and learn how he inspired a #business by visiting our Facebook page (via link in bio).
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