Lu West Blog

Barcelona is one of my favourite cities for sure. Tapas, siestas, beautiful architecture and the beach... what's not to like?

Mengsel is now stocked at The Old Kitchen, based in Mercantic, in Sant Cugat del  Valles just outside Barcelona.

The owners sent me a photo of their window display. Bueno!

Mengsel's sweet little "Whale" and "Bigger Boat" cushions and "Fish & Chips" silkscreen print made it all the way to the Victoria and Albert Museum's Shop! So excited about this, because the V&A has always been my favourite place to go with my sketchbook with an abundance of inspiration and beautiful things on display.

The cushions and prints join a collection of seaside inspired goods to form a British Seaside collection at the V&A.

Might have to make a little trip down to South Kensington this week to go spot them in the shop. Absolutely thrilled!

You can also buy these seaside inspired items directly from the Mengsel Shop. Here's to a fabulously sunny and colourful British Summer!