HIDE AND SEEK

It was holiday time for Pauline and Mick last week. Relaxing is good… and in the sunshine! For all you blog readers heading down to Cornwall this summer go to the Minack Theatre because it’s just brilliant!

The theatre was planned, built and financed by the amazing Rowena Cade, with panoramic views overlooking the Cornish countryside and sea.

The theatre by day…

…and by night.

The first performance of ‘The Tempest’ in the summer of 1932 was lit by batteries, car headlights and the feeble power brought down from Minack House. It took Rowena and two Cornish craftsmen six months to build a simple stage and some rough seating for the performance.

 Live productions are running all throughout the summer months. This week ‘A Mere Interlude’ based on the Thomas Hardy short story will be performed.

Thank you Rowena for creating such an incredible place.

 Rowena Cade 1893 - 1983

We have not talked about Lindsay here on the blog before but she is so loved by us. Why? Well who can resist cards like this…

Or lovebods like that…

And at only £6.99 each!

Or necklaces like this…

Or accessories like that…

New Styles

Chaco in Whiskey, Talca backpack in Choco and Carmen in Whiskey.

Favourites

Bonair in Choco, Salto backpack in Black and Hombres man bag in Whiskey.

Classics

Tortuga in Black, Valencia in Tobacco and Chili workbag in Choco.

For the first time, L’Occitane will recreate the sights and sounds of Provence by sponsoring a show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London.

Designed by James Towillis, it has to be a garden of lavender, verbena, cherry blossom and more. How delicious - good luck! But for all of you who can’t go, we have for you in Hide All…

For lavender lovers, we have hand-cream, candles and foam bath…

For men we have shower gel, shaving foam and eau de toilette…

And for verbena fans we have shower gel, soap and body lotion.

A blog entry for all our green fingered gardening enthusiasts!

Radley London’s Bletchley Park range; travel card holder in red and small purse in ivory.

The Chelsea Flower Show 25-29 May 2010 - what a great place for inspiration!

Lisa Stickley’s posh bags and purses; Daisy Fig pattern in Powder Puff Pink and Green.

Bright floral prints from Orla Kiely (l-r: midi sling, shoulder bag and maxi sling).

And our favourite rose garden in Greenwich Park.

And Hide All is nearly 25 years old too. We started with a market stall in February 1986 with the store opening a year later. When did you buy your first Hidesign briefcase?

Join the festivities in Greenwich on Friday 21st May. Bring in vintage Hide All and you can qualify for a 20% discount off a new leather bag. Offer runs between Friday 14th and Sunday 23rd.

Spring/Summer 2010

Come and try these on! Were £110, now £60.

Annie in a Yumi sailor dress (available in pink and green).

Simon Carter best-selling anchor cufflinks.

Tattoo art from Hello Lucky.

Don’t forget a day out by the Thames at the Fairtrade Festival, which runs from the 7th until the 9th May on Potter’s Field.

Visit Maritime Greenwich via the Thames Clipper and see the new toy boats exhibition at the Maritime Museum.

Happy days!

The Classic 90105

The New 90205

And the larger size, 90115

Black, brown and tan are big favourites for Hide All customers.

We love the sorbet summer colours too.