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Britain has been the focus of so much attention recently, what with the royal wedding last spring and the continuing popularity of the glamorous newlyweds. Now with the Olympics taking place in London this summer along with the Queens 60th Jubilee celebrations, the hype shows no signs of slowing down. With all this excitement around the U.K it’s no wonder that there is a huge trend towards all things British in home décor. I particularly like the modern urban look. It’s bold, a little bit cheeky and undeniably stylish.

If you would like to incorporate a little bit of jolly old England into your space you need look no further than POSHSHOP at Morgan Crossing. They have a nice assortment of accessories at every price point that will work with every décor.

Probably the most identifiably English symbol is the Union Jack flag. If you are looking to make a big statement with a piece of British themed furniture, POSHSHOP carries a fabulous Union Jack side table. They also have a beautiful framed Union Jack flag painted on paper dating from the 1800’s. With the high quality workmanship on vintage paper the result is a piece of art. Besides this flag they have an equally stunning London Underground sign created using the same process.

If you are looking for a smaller version of the flag you can find lightweight wooden wall blocks in two sizes and this fantastic denim Union Jack pillow in shades of blue.

What could be more British than the Beatles - the perpetrators of the first “British Invasion”? With a nod to that famous musical group, the store sells graphic black and white wall signs featuring lyrics from the group’s most popular songs. You can find “It’s Been a Hard Day’s Night”, “I Get by with a Little Help from my Friends” and “All You Need is Love”. 
 
If you are looking for a sign with quintessentially English sayings you will enjoy the “Mind the Gap” sign and the famous “Keep Calm and Carry On”.

Finally, if you are looking for small queenly touches you can you can find decorative crowns and silver crown napkin rings.

Hopefully you get the chance to visit the store and see for yourself how charming and fun British themed décor can be. Now does any one fancy a spot of tea?

by Christina Kristensen
Stimuli Magagzine Contributor