Bed and Bath Boutique

Press, 6 May 1980, Page 30

Bed and Bath Boutique

The Victorian atmosphere of the Cashfields complex has inspired the decor of the Bed and Bath Boutique, a shop specialising in both practical and decorative furnishings nad fittings for the bathroom and the bedroom. Brass bedsteads will be a feature of the shop and customers will be able to co-ordinate their choice of bed with the latest designs in sheets, duvets and bedroom accessories.

Much of the shop’s stock will be imported — Irish linen tea towels, Fieldcrest sheets and towels from the United States, Pierre Cardin toiletries from France, exotic Maxam and plum blossom soaps from China and elegant ornamental porcelain from world-famous manufacturers. One line which the proprietors are particularly proud of -is a selection of luxury bedspreads from Spain. These are made to both the sjiape and the texture of animal skins, with realistic replicas of tiger, lion and zebra skins included in the range.

.The more practical bath- • room fittings will also be on sale at the Bed and

Bath Boutique. Styles vary from colonial turned wood to the modern look of white pine and include a range of opulent-looking gold filigree accessories for those who enjoy sheer luxury in their bathrooms. The emphasis in the Bed and Bath Boutique is on

quality with a wide range of styles and decorating tastes catered for. As the shop becomes more established it is hoped to build up stocks of exclusive im< ported linens, fittings and

ornaments to give Christchurch shoppers access to the finest products available.

Nestling behind the Bed and Bath Boutique is another specialty shop which will be welcomed by city shoppers. Robert’s Cuisine carries on the Victorian theme of the Boutique, simulating

an old-fashioned kitchen, ' complete with coal range

and clothes-erying pulley. The Shop will specialise in the interesting and . unusual rather than in the more mundane lines in kitchenware.. Aprons, pottery, herbs and glass novelties as well as kitchen knick-knacs are among the goods on display.— ■_